Remove the plaster from concrete as soon as possible as the more the plaster dries and hardens.
How to remove texture from concrete walls.
Once applied popcorn texture is difficult to remove and may require a professional to remove it if it was applied before 1978 since there is a risk it may contain asbestos.
The harder it will be to remove.
Adding water would not soften stucco or similar compounds.
How to remove texture from a wall and get a smooth look.
Then hold a floor scraper or drywall blade at a 30 degree angle to the wall and firmly scrape the softened texture off of the wall.
The texture can be impossible to match when repairs in your wall are necessary.
Ceiling texture is just drywall mud sprayed on with a machine.
To remove texture without gouging the drywall hold the blade approximately 30 degrees to the wall and scrape in whatever motion feels most comfortable to you using long slow strokes.
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Taking texture off a wall is a messy and challenging job but it has to be done if you want the walls to be smooth and simple.
I m going to be renovating my bedroom on my own and save some money in the process.
Use a mild acid to slowly dissolve the plaster without damaging the concrete.
A very popular wall texture choice orange peel texture is a subtle splatter texture created by spraying plaster onto drywall.
Always lay a drop cloth under your workspace to prevent the plaster from drying on your concrete floor.
So if you re planning on starting such a project make sure you re well documented.
To remove texture from a wall start by spraying a small section of the wall with water and letting the water soak in for a few minutes.