Say Goodbye to Messy Popcorn Ceilings: DIY Guide to Covering with Glue-Up Ceiling Tiles

[@shinyam75]

Unlike other DIY tutorials, the steps are very clear, well-presented, and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Thank you for your kind words! Ron Hazelton is truly one of the best in DIY tutorials.

[@frannypalmer2726]

Precise and short. Not too much gabbing or talking to the dog and no distracting music. Thank you!

[@SuzA8110]

I covered up my bedroom ceiling with these tiles @ 15 years ago. It wasn't easy for a 4'10" woman who's afraid of climbing a ladder but I got it done. It looks great and is still holding strong.

[@KristinaApplegate]

i am impressed. i am 5 ft and every single time i try one of these ideas i end up injured, out a bunch of money, stressed out and miserable, and I end up doing a bunch of damage and making everything worse. But have I learned my lesson? Nope! I keep trying stuff haha

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

​@@KristinaApplegate funny how you sound exactly like me.

[@andreamitchell4758]

did you paint them, I feel like they would look really unfinished without paint and just look like styrofoam

[@SuzA8110]

@@andreamitchell4758 I did paint them before I put them up. Now days, I think you can buy them already painted.

[@Goodkidsmom]

So my question is what kind of glue you use? Cause I want this in my bathroom ceiling but I want to make sure it will hold

[@scotthanley8616]

The look on your Assistant’s face when the second tile was installed. Priceless!

[@KS-zc4jn]

I didn't catch it the first time. I had to go back and see it. 😄

[@robertallen6710]

😁🤣🤗

[@WelshWoman23]

was looking for this comment! 🤣

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

He was like: "No! Not there, Ron. You are overlapping the first tile lol"

[@LaurieFitzgerald-gq3nh]

😂 saw that but he restrained himself! Sign of a good fella!

[@wendywhite2642]

As a retired technical writer whose career was creating useful instructions, may I commend you sir on the beautiful delivery of your ideas. You imparted your wisdom in each little vignette so brilliantly and succinctly that I received a picture in my head for each thing you talked about. You are a masterful communicator! 😁❤️

[@lesdyrodriguez5895]

My first language is spanish And I see everething clear on my spanish brain thats the way to teach .👍

[@sampurnanandpant690]

Well said..

[@sampurnanandpant690]

So true..

[@isldgal]

So true. I was hoping he covered more topics.

[@21TPhelan]

100% agree- was thinking the same thing as I listened/watched. Tremendous job, Sir!

[@KingsdaleNorth]

Great narration. That is an Emmy award voice. You remind me of the wilderness guy, on the documentary occasionally aired on public tv.

[@raineh4625]

Love the true step by step guidance - too many people assume one knows the basics to tackle a project - thanks.

[@georgegarcia2178]

THANCK YOU GREAT JOB GOD BLESS SIR.WOOOW LOOKING GOOD.

[@zeldasmith6154]

I struggle with pounding a nail so the tutorial on is very welcomed. And from what I have seen in construction, guys struggle, too. If they taught people how to build a house instead of football, we'd probably be more adept. Maybe.

[@stevepollard4783]

@@georgegarcia2178 do not use these tiles, they are a fire hazzard. When they melt they will drip onto you.

[@donnamarie4443]

I watched Ron Hazzleton every Saturday morning on t.v. for the home depot improvement.👍 Glad to see him on KZbin 👍

[@firetopman]

"Where never is heard, a superfluous word........" This was clear, concise, and pictured excellently. You have good taste as well. It's beautiful.

[@densalbeach1]

Before considering this method there are two things to consider: Textured coatings very often contain asbestos about 5% Chrysotile (white asbestop) so try not to disturb e.g. Dont scrape! Polystyrene tiles are highly flammable and in the event of a fire they will provide a source of flammable material promoting the rapid spread of fire and the burning material will drip causing secondary fires. The smoke from the burning product is highly toxic and will rapidly spread to other parts of the property.

[@eyerockart]

Any good safer alternatives?

[@densalbeach1]

Easiest bet is to skim plaster over them or overplate with plaster board to give a smooth surface then paint, it will look like a new ceiling. The asbestos content is low about 5% (if confirmed to be an ACM) wear an FFP3 mask when screwing through plasterboard if thats the option you go for.

[@dereckc9469]

@@densalbeach1 wouldnt have thought the orig popcorn could handle the weight, especially wet from plaster, who knew

[@densalbeach1]

Two of the rooms in my house had stippled Artex (trade name for a textured coating) because of the age of the house I presumed that it predated the legislation banning the use of asbestos. I brought in a plasterer to skim both ceilings, the both now look great. To remove Artex a chemical has to be applied XTex is one that is regularly used do scrapes for electrical instalations etc.

[@korona3103]

​@Target Buy a kit; you need to scrape a small sample into a plastic bag and send it to a lab for analysis. Wetting it allows for a fairly dust-free removal but wear disposable gloves and a mask.

[@Sylva_116]

From reading the variety of the comments, from negative to commemorating this guy for such an informative video, my conclusion is. Yes they are super flammable. But in the event of a fire. Damage will already have been done. The tiles are super cute so that’s a plus. In my honest opinion I believe that if ur cautious about installing things properly and make sure everything is wired properly and there’s no open flame I feel like these would be no problem.

[@fox656]

I'm a GC and never thought of offering that option to my client. I will give them the option now. Thanks.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Hi Fox, great to hear from you! We offer free samples and discounts to PROs like yourself here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/free-samples-catalogs/ . There are many more unique products that we offer, from Faux Wood Beams to Seamless Wall Panels.

[@kandeywilson5264]

This was the absolute best DIY video I have ever seen on KZbin! He gave me Bob Vila vibes but with better instructions and visuals 😍

[@ericreyes9871]

Seems like piling on more stuff that you’ll end up pulling off once it no longer is trendy. I took off all the popcorn ceilings myself in all my rooms. It was a mess but well worth it. Love the look. Very clean.

[@wendyturner21]

Nice to think all these renovations that are done in homes now. Are likely things like this, I was shocked to also see stick on tiles eh. Wth

[@rowemiller7590]

And it's the easiest way.gluing up those tiles would be tedious

[@teresayeates3437]

It is not a newoccurance, decor comes and goes. It is nice to have change.

[@ExtremePainGames]

Take it from me these tiles look like someone's nightmare. You are correct stripping the ceilings makes them look like a million dollars. This guys " tv styrofoam packaging " being glued on his ceiling is an embarressment. The gaps he left on the top angle pigeons could make nests and ley eggs up there. I enjoyed the laugh though. I thought at the end he would say if you dont like this new look screw or nail on woood to hide the tile I found online. If the wood is an eye sore simple fill over it with brick. If the brick isnt no longer in fashion, simply drywall over the brick and if the smooth painted drywall isnt of your taste just get your ceilings re stippled.

[@KGood28]

Those tiles never go out of style.

[@joeredman9354]

I like this wise ole craftsman. He reminds me of a cross between a HS shop teacher and kindly grandpa...

[@ashleyfield63]

As a retired fireman I can tell you that polystyrene ceiling tiles are banned in almost all first world countries as they are a terrible fire hazard causing fires to spread quickly across the ceiling and producing deadly toxic fumes. Very surprised indeed to see that they can still be purchased.

[@vintagesteelgarage]

I thought I'd travelled in time back to the 70's. Major fire hazard.

[@sydsnott5042]

Didn't they introduce a fire retardant polystyrene tile a few years back Ashley?

[@goldilocks3593]

Yep. Looks great - unfortunately a total fire hazard. So it’s a no from me.

[@anitariley2681]

Umm, what alternative do you suggest ? a flame retardant one? All I have seen is plastic.

[@tefinnegan5239]

@@sydsnott5042 ... That sounds extra super toxic. 😆

[@eddiecarr6859]

Ron, it is good to see you still kicking. I use to watch your "how to shows" 35 years ago.

[@ItsLayla305]

You explain and showed everything in detail that wasn’t hard to follow nor understand. If you are a teacher, your students are extremely lucky. Thank you for this.🌹

[@lanva4169]

Beautiful work and straight to the point. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!

[@mickyelmb]

Thank you for this alternative method. I have popcorn ceilings in my home and I thought I would have to remove it the hard way. This made the process so much easier and do able.

[@Bejoysay]

Excellent video, thank you! For fellow ND folks, this is perfect at 1.5x speed.

[@LostAllFeeling]

You have a great sounding voice. I think you should narrate children’s stories.

[@kkmlee205]

I was thinking the same exact thing. lol.

[@huggle684]

This was the perfect tutorial! Thank you so much, I can't wait to cover my horrible ceiling!! It looks so much easier than I'd thought too!

[@sydnidowney3598]

We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest sheet rock available. It looks great.

[@pegasusfly67]

I'm living in a old mobile home. The ceiling is falling apart. You said you used thin sheet rock?

[@rrjsc]

Good idea. That also adds about another 30 mins or so of fire protection

[@chadwhitfield6946]

1/4 inch? That stuff is so light. You could've used a spray bottle and lightly wet the ceiling. Then it scrapes off easily. Makes a mess though. As long as you got a good finish man, because 1/4 inch is only 8 ft and means more but joints, it's just as fast to cover it.

[@chadwhitfield6946]

@@pegasusfly67 1/4 inch thick.

[@adamarlem9863]

Nobody told you how to easily take it down? Still can :)

[@Bentons_Place-DIY]

Thank you for this. I'm a retired acoustical ceiling man and as such, I'm glad to see these options are available for homeowners everywhere. I'm also starting my own build later this year and will keep you in mind.

[@Bentons_Place-DIY]

I normally did the standard celotex or Armstrong using grid from Donn or Chicago Metallic. But I want to briefly tell you of a custom bank job I did in Jacksonville. FLA in the late 80's... We framed gold thinline grid 5'x5', 35' high. Yeah... 35' up.the tiles were 473/4"x47-3/4", concave, center rise about 3-4". Each tile had two lions standing almost upright fighting each other. The job took four of us three weeks, but it was a glorious sight when we finished.

[@wambamshookeran9759]

Could you do a video about removing polystyrene tiles off of a once-popcorn ceiling?

[@kennypayton5103]

Exactly!

[@emmacohen3926]

👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@juicyjoye]

I watch a lot of diy debunker videos. And I must say you gave THE BEST 👌🏾 D.I.Y. walk through I've seen I don't think you made a motion without explaining exactly what and why you did it. 🎉

[@erikcaldwell2913]

Well, I like my popcorn ceilings, and my beautiful light green walls. Looks very retro. Hey, if I like , that's all that matters. Nothing wrong with old school!!👊🤓👍

[@oRiskyBusiness]

dude popcorn ceiling is disgusting but nothing wrong with disgusting ceilings

[@BBQNBLUES]

Added a faux textured 'Tin celling' to my small bathroom. Went up so easy, adding a reflective aspect LOVE IT !

[@salimerekhorami5039]

He does it with such care ❤️ hard to find such meticulous work nowadays

[@truantray]

You think that crown molding was meticulous?

[@LeeRose-wx1vs]

Awesome video! You did a really great job of explaining everything perfectly to a T. Thank you very much I enjoyed watching your video

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Thank you! Glad you have enjoyed the video.

[@kch650]

Great idea ! ! Especially for those that have the resources, etc. to do that. Tried do it yourself stuff and found that it didn't work out very well on many projects because we really didn't have the necessary skills. Well, we live with what we have. Most importantly, we have a home, shelter. For that we are grateful and blessed. We realize many people don't even have that. So, be thankful and grateful for what you do have.

[@robertallen6710]

I had to pay $$$ to have mine removed...didn't have the skills/inclination...but had to get it removed as it (popcorn ceiling texture) was done in the asbestos era and didn't know if mine had it or not....great attitude on your part tho'!

[@marymcsingleton]

This guy's on the verge of ASMR and self-help. I feel better now

[@Combat_Pyro]

If you cut your caulk tube open on an angle (like is typically indicated on the side of the nozzle) rather than the perpendicular opening shown in this video it makes a nicer smother bead that really smoothes out nice with a moistened finger tip afterwards.

[@lilyalexi3905]

You are correct... that's how I learned to cut the tip of caulk tube for easier application.

[@sarahahotan6340]

Very nice work

[@matthewcunningham1190]

That isn’t caulk it’s adhesive he cut it right you want a blob not a nice small line.

[@matthewcunningham1190]

My bad haha I see he used caulk later in the video

[@andrewfyakim525]

Dittos on the post below. In my past career I too wrote technical newsletters and countless other articles and instructions/directions.... you are a superb communicator!

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

I cannot believe that polystyrene ceiling tiles are still available and in use anywhere in the world! We used to use them in the UK but no longer as they are a massive fire hazard. And even without the fire hazard, they're incredibly difficult to remove when you no longer like them.

[@stevenmeadows6917]

There's always one asshole.....

[@thequietroom3991]

@@stevenmeadows6917 I'm sorry to say this sir but a poster pointing out the elevated risk of fire spread is not an arsehole. Polystyrene is highly flammable and emits noxious gasses when ignited. Go ahead and put them in if you like, but do not cast aspersions on someone's opinion if it was well intentioned. I'm going to guess you're an anti vax conspiracy theorist too right?

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@thequietroom3991 Hey, I don't sugar coat anything.

[@thequietroom3991]

@@stevenmeadows6917 big difference between sugar coating and making a completely disrespectful and unnecessary comment on an individual, but whatever.

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@thequietroom3991 Oh yes, it was a necessary comment. The guy made an asshole comment, and I just called him out on it. I guess I have a low tolerance for malcontents.

[@nicholasr82]

Those ceilings are 30 to 50% asbestos. Chopping that down without the correct ppe will shorten your live by 20 to 30 years. Love the video. You are perfectly detailed in your steps.

[@melodeev5487]

I guess I'm the only person left that actually prefers a popcorn ceiling. I was at a friend's place the other day who had a flat (?) regular painted ceiling and you could see every little imperfection throughout the whole house. It looked horrible. Plus, the texture of a popcorn ceiling is different than the smooth walls so it adds dimension and interest to the room. I even had the type of popcorn ceiling that you can clean with a damp mop sprayed in my kitchen. I love it!

[@justbenice7448]

Just curious, how do you clean the ceiling? Mine get dusty especially where the a/c vents are. Thank you in advance.

[@justbenice7448]

​@@SimonWoodburyForget Thank you for the information! Sounds like a plan. Since there's asbestos involved I think I'll wear a n95 mask so as not to breathe any of the particulates.

[@justbenice7448]

@@SimonWoodburyForget Not sure what you're babbling about. I know the age of my house and that there's a much higher risk of asbestos contamination IF I were to opt for removal. Here in the US we utilize the services of professionals who are licensed and certified by the state for asbestos abatement.

[@justbenice7448]

@@SimonWoodburyForget Having trouble following along?

[@bd6466]

I tried scraping the popcorn ceilings in my home, just to find they had been painted. Someone suggested drywalling the ceilings.. well for being a single homeowner of a 4100 sq ft house that would be very costly, considering the rising prices. I love the look of the tiles and how quickly they go up. If the new owner wants to replace the ceilings.. that's their call.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Thank you for your comment. We are happy to help in any way we can regarding your ceiling. You can call 866-297-0380 to speak to our support team.

[@marthamcarrillo1713]

Excellent tutorial and beautiful job done, thank you for explaining with detail and precision!

[@moewilson4605]

I did this in my small powder room. Really love the look. For the larger rooms I plan on removing it altogether. If anyone is buying a new build home, stress to the builder that you want flat ceilings, no popcorn or they will go ahead and do the popcorn as it is cheaper. I hate the stuff and as I bought an older home, it is everywhere. Thank you to the people who mentioned asbestos being used in the 70’s in the popcorn ceilings. I am most likely okay but will do testing anyway as a precaution.

[@truth.speaker]

Polystyrene panels are a significant fire risk

[@CVenza]

Just loved the entire presentation from ordering to receiving the package and application. Thank you thank you!

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

If you like the look of those panels, go for it, this is a good instructional video. However, removing a popcorn ceiling isn't difficult and should take less time and money than installing those panels. I just did this throughout my own home. It went a lot faster and was easier than I thought it would be. After I was done, I let the ceiling completely dry, and then used some drywall mud and sanding to fix a few problematic areas. Once I was done, I used some white ceiling paint, and it looked perfect.

[@AStanton1966]

Another way to go is to texture the white paint with a special sand that is sold to mix with the paint. I just removed the popcorn in my garage and used this sand finish on it. Removing that popcorn ceiling was one of the worse DIY jobs I ever did. I made a big mess--even in a garage!

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

@@AStanton1966 Yeah, it's messy, and I suppose there were different methods used to apply it, so how it comes off might vary based on the way it was applied. But on mine, I just used a spray bottle and a 10" taping knife. It came off very easy. Very messy, but very easy.

[@ellakajfasz2569]

We did ours too. Not that difficult.

[@SoBayK80]

Ours had plaster in the mix, it was a nightmare to remove.

[@joeg4707]

Unless it's older popcorn with asbestos.

[@vickigonya9432]

I really enjoyed your tutorial. Clear, concise, tips for success, covered all aspects, I prefer white lightening caulk, I find dap caulk opens up every time! I love the crown molding addition. Cutting it upside down is a tip learned by experience. 😂 Thank you for that!!!

[@glenbutler9611]

Kudos sir! A job well done, well articulated, well explained!! Every DIY blogger should follow your example.. do the job first then narrate from written talking points! This process eliminates mindless chatter and rambling👍🏽

[@jk6653]

What an excellent video! I’m very much thinking about doing this. I really love this video. 😊

[@andreamcmakin5796]

Our popcorn ceiling from the 1970s had asbestos in it. Might want to have any such ceilings tested before making modifications.

[@wildamerican2771]

I removed it in my house from the 80s now I’m nervous I may have screwed myself. Although most of the stuf I read says by the time my house was built it wasn’t used anymore.

[@trumpthis2]

Asbestos is a concern for properties before 1973

[@PlumbDrumb]

Same here. Turned out it was in all the other textured walls and in some old floor tiles under the carpet on the basement floor. Had to call in an abatement team before anyone would work on the house. What a pain! (house was built in 1969)

[@szaki]

Home Depot and others sell testing kit for asbestos and mailed to a testing center. These popcorn covering used very little asbestos if any, I heard! But testing it don't cost much!

[@Vothtrucks]

@@PlumbDrumb People still getting conned b y that BS still today ?! PEOPLE ! Asbestos is ONLY dangerous when it,s strands ( microscopic ) are cut or ground or in some way strewn into the air you are breathing. Put on a mask..... wet the product and take it down on a Saturday afternoon. ( saving a freakin fortune too ) On the same note..... dont lick the lead paint on your porch.... paint over it LOL I promise you wont become retarded !

[@davidangelamelcher9591]

My home was built in 60s and had popcorn ceilings with plain sheet rock walls. I orange peel textured the walls and sanded the ceilings down to where it's a match. It looks good and nobody's the wiser. But, to each his own.

[@bcreason]

I did a very similar installation but the tiles snap into a grid that screws into the ceiling. There’s a bathroom above that sometimes leaks and we wanted to be able to access the ceiling in case of leaks. The plastic tiles are water proof and we can just pull them down if we need to. You can now buy low voltage pot lights that are 1/2 an inch thick. I cut circles in the center of some of the tiles and glued the pot lights into them. Since it’s low voltage I cut the wires that came with the lights and extended them with thin bell wire that I simply fed through the grid. You can do this as the low voltage is safe to touch or even short out. There’s not enough power in the wires for them to heat up when shorted or enough voltage to give you a shock if you touch them. I now have pot lights exactly in the center of the tiles and I didn’t have to cut holes in the drywall ceiling.

[@pinkypromise111]

What tiles / grid did u use?

[@pinkmcgalaxy5889]

I love the calm voice of this man. I will do as he says to get a perfect job done, but I will use a laser level.

[@janeromeeks8862]

This is an excellent tutorial! Very easy to understand and encouraging. Thank you.🙂

[@GeorgeInShanghai]

Soothing voice makes the job seemingly easier

[@jeangray6863]

Your vocabulary is precise, one of the best video I every watch. Very explanatory.

[@LiveLifeBeingThankful]

Oh My Gosh, I love his calming voice.

[@johnbunyan5834]

In England, ceiling tiles can now be bought , made from incombustible vinyl. However, such tiles still remind me of those awful dangerous polystyrene tiles that could come, flaming , down if a fire broke out. Also the edge coving was equally ghastly. After a few years, badly installed tiles came adrift. I have had some of my Artexed ( peppercorn) ceilings skimmed over , by a skilled plasterer; yes all furniture and carpets must be well covered, but the result is a beautifully smooth ceiling. I then had gyproc coving installed , to finish off the rooms. The white result does not need painting , for quite a few years.

[@mijalic1]

Great tutorial. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

[@iammedusa2600]

This is a wonderful video! We were literally about to scrape our popcorn ceilings. Buying ceiling tiles is wayyyyyy better. Thank you for clear and precise instructions.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Hi, great to hear that the video was able to provide an idea for your ceiling. We carry many different designs here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/glue-up-ceiling-tiles/

[@antoinebonorchis]

Very dangerous to put on ceiling in case of fire. Not recommended in UK.

[@sydnidowney3598]

We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest Sheetrock available. It was relatively easy and looks great. Also not a busy ceiling pattern wise.

[@ladyknu-knu9906]

Thank you for an easy to follow installation video. I am going to try this on one wall in my bathroom where I took the ceramic title off the wall. I think that it will look nice.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Hello, I would not recommend the foam tiles on a wall as they can be damaged easily. PVC might be a better choice, see here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/faux-tin-ceiling-decor/

[@ladyknu-knu9906]

Thank you so much kind sir for the information. I will definitely get the PVC type. God blessings.@@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc

[@debrakimbrough142]

Excellent instructional video! To the point,. And, the videotaping was in sync with what was being said.

[@angelaferreira5177]

Excellent explanation for those who are no familiar with remodeling. I love it thanks

[@debbiekoppel6267]

What a great video! Never thought about doing this, and my popcorn ceiling gives me the creeps cause its old and who know what is up there. Just wish I had a helper to do this. But wanted to compliment this gentlemen, because he makes even a female feel that they could do this!

[@zaedlo]

They are a fire hazard, don't do it.

[@mariowoodsN5]

Thank you! That’s outstanding, I’ve been wanting to do Thai as my house is full of popcorn, outstanding video and I subscribed for all videos👍🥰🇺🇸📡🎬

[@chrisbonney7563]

I agree with the other people commenting on the fire hazard, I've seen videos of these on fire, quite terrifying! The best way to get rid of the popcorn is to scrape off all of the high spots and put up 1/2 inch sheet rock, you can locate the joists by drilling since it would not matter if you leave some holes, it's possible the popcorn was put up to hide cracks in a plaster ceiling (50s era house) in that case use hardened Philips screws to attach the sheetrock since the joists are probably oak and extremely hard after all this time (I know because I remodeled a 50's era house)

[@nathanmcguire2192]

You should always test for asbestos, popcorn ceiling is notorious for containing asbestos as it was popular at the same time that asbestos was used in building materials. Scraping it off or drilling into it releases all the fibres. It’s sad to see people who think they know best posting all this potentially dangerous advice on KZbin. I agree about the fire hazard but exposure to friable asbestos to your whole family is also a major health risk that needs to be considered.

[@evolutionangel1]

You are a very good teacher sir

[@gnusndn301]

Good video. I would add one other thought. When when dividing up the tiles for spacing I would recommend making it so that your edge tiles are as large as possible rather than just snapping a line midway both directions. You may have to shift it to half a tile, off the center of the room. Also don't count on the room being square, so square your lines rather than going parallel to the walls. Probably for most houses that would be close enough, but I would check it and make sure. Thanks for the video.

[@jyairayvee]

Wondering how long you have to hold the panel in place for the instagrab glue to stick to the popcorn ceiling. My ceiling isn’t as texture as this it’s more so stomped with a texture design.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

No time at all, in my experience you just have to press it against the ceiling and it is up there. Granted, if there is dust on the ceiling the glue might just stick to it or if the popcorn is loose but under usual circumstances, you press it and it is done.

[@phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi]

I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. You have a pleasant teaching tone and you were very clear on each step by step directive. Thank you for sharing.

[@331whf9]

Nice looking but did u see the huge gap between the tile and the crown??

[@thewhoshow4064]

The open spaces were the crown molding meets the tiles looks bad...they should also be filled with a Spackle type of product

[@lornastone7602]

love your directions! Anyone, including those with 0 experience, can follow these directions. Good on you

[@theyuha]

I thought the popcorn ceiling looked better, it was clean and also is more fire resistant. it also had nice neat corners. But when they get damaged or dirty they can be hard to repair so it looks nice again. I am looking for something to put over an existing ceiling but do not want styrofoam or plastic on my ceiling.

[@rheawilson229]

Same what did you come up with. Maybe tin tiles

[@griswald7156]

I’ve just had my popcorn bathroom ceiling done ..it looks fabulous…my plumber did it…its tongue and groove faux white wood… They are very flimsy lightweight plastic planks. The ceiling is battened with one and a half inch square beams ,then you just tack on the planks..it really does look good so check it out..im in the UK..your plumbers merchant will stock it and your plumber will fit it..got ceiling splits ? Forget them with this joyous stuff ..just give them a wipe..no more ceiling painting..it looks great.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

This video is so well done! It reminds me of the old Bob Vila tv show 😁

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Thanks Josh! There are 4 more videos from Ron coming this year. :-)

[@nothing0062]

Yeah, let's clad our ceilings with a fire hazard. Good idea! I'm guessing the US had the same problem with asbestos in Artex (or other makes of textured finishes) as the UK, so the best thing to do is skim over it.

[@kaywoolsey3722]

I can't imagine not scraping the ceiling. Much cheaper and not a fire hazard!

[@Nrh21]

What about the gap between the trim and tile? Looks bad in the after shot. Same with the vent noticeable gaps all around it??

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

There are ways to avoid gaps, we can provide advice at 866-297-0380

[@mariastastykitchen]

Good morning my new friend thank you for sharing your wonderful technique well the ceiling looks 100% better thank you my friend for sharing with us new friend here and joined your channel 🛎🛎thank you for sharing enjoy your weekend enjoy your family and God bless🙏💕🌏🛎🛎

[@rezalellahi9202]

Thank you for posting this video. You have no idea how helpful your video was.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

No problem

[@hior12israel49]

Great video

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

It really is, Ron Hazelton is one of the best at DIY tutorials.

[@bonsailady]

I'm glad I found this video , thank you for sharing this video now we can start our project.

[@intentionalliving7326]

So helpful with the steps and so clear!

[@AndrewLumsden]

Polystyrene tiles are a SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD

[@majormediaproductions]

But what about the little gaps between the molding and the ceiling tiles?? Thanks for sharing👍

[@jyairayvee]

Caulk it

[@majormediaproductions]

@@jyairayvee Thanks

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

1 - Polystyrene is a fire hazard 2 - As long as they aren't the old asbestos installations from the 50s or 60s, popcorn ceilings are pretty easy to remove.

[@billguenette7281]

From an install perspective, before striking 2 perpendicular lines check room for square. As an expert I would strike 1 line along longest wall then create a field of tiles and strike 2nd line off that established field.

[@iswhatitiskiddo5155]

You're a wonderful teacher and thanks for not addibng annoyibg music.

[@dannysgirl1549]

We had a popcorn ceiling once. Instead of taking it down we had it skim coated. You would never know it was ever a popcorn ceiling.

[@jennynb42]

My mom did this at her house too!

[@MissMarshall]

How much did it cost you?

[@watchingfirs]

That's what I want to do. The fire risk of these tiles concerns me. It's lovely, but potentially toxic.

[@dannysgirl1549]

@@MissMarshall it cost us about three hundred dollars for the labor. We paid separately for the materials.

[@CredentialedFM]

@@dannysgirl1549 wow. When did you have it done?

[@harveypennicott5317]

Yes I remember them very well back the 70s or 80s they are pretty much ban but still can be found on line but now can buy Press metal tiles the same pattern in full sheet s or meter squares I believe it's very popular around country s yes saves alot of painting sanding especially 👍👍

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

We have been selling these in US for over 16 years. The foam is most economical, we then offer PVC and also pressed metal. We do ship worldwide. www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/ceiling-tiles/

[@stefangabor5985]

I personally preferred the old view of the ceiling based on the outcome.

[@victoriabiel5861]

I must be in the minority, but I actually see possibilities of incorporating popcorn ceilings into a design-if you know how to work with them. When I moved into my new home two years ago, I did major renovation but opted to keep the popcorn ceilings. Instead I added large, beautiful crown moldings and dazzling chandelier fixtures. It not only completely changed the look of the popcorn ceiling, but actually complemented the elegant look I was trying to achieve. Initially I wasn’t sure it would actually work, but I was pleasantly surprised and very happy with the results. I would never change them now for smooth ceilings.

[@richardwilliams3152]

You should have done the crown molding first, the way you did it left huge gaps where it touched the textured tiles.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Hi Richard, that is another way to go but if the molding's "lip" is not wide enough, it will not look great either. Most people, believe it or not, prefer gaps. There is also the option of using a filler tile where you can use a design less deep around the perimeter which will not have gaps and can be butted up easier.

[@cheryldietrich7020]

This is the problem we had, we had installed 3D PVC 2 by 2 ft ceiling tile, we could not apply crown due to big gaps near the wall. We may have to uninstall tiles to edge of wall & install 2 inch trim against the wall, then apply crown molding since we do not have any gaps.

[@philmarquez8707]

I agree molding should have been put up first..

[@valeriepearson3885]

Does this help with soundproofing?

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

It actually does help some since they are made of foam. We do not sell it as acoustical product but people have reported it has dampened the sounds in their rooms after installed them.

[@stevearnott7693]

Polystyrene? Seriously? I have been to many fires and this stuff is lethal.

[@geoffreycooper8221]

Thought they had banned these as fire hazard

[@Sheri77]

People are falling for the covid vaccine BS, why not this?

[@bonniestripe2818]

Do not do this. Very dangerous in a fire. Drips down when melts 👎

[@carolnicoll9988]

Cannot believe that this is being suggested it is an extremely dangerous fire hazard.

[@ginac7640]

These tiles are banned in some countries and properties can fail fire checks for having them fitted, huge fire hazard!

[@hallscroft]

I have Artex ceilings, the swirly pattern not the spiky one ... I like them! A fresh coat of paint and they are just great!

[@leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181]

You are so thorough. Great job, looks so pretty 👍🏼

[@sarat.4404]

FANTASTIC video thank you!

[@curtischildress9580]

Get plastic or tin ceiling tiles...polystyrene is dangerous flamable. I'm redoing a bathroom ceiling using the super nice plastic ceiling tiles. Various colors available. Make the center mark at the center of the main light fixture & not the center of the room or else the main fixture can look oddly placed. Plastic border trim can also be bought. ...The polystyrene tiles & such are used a lot to create ceilngs for theater stage sets, room mock-ups for companies to make artificial rooms to show off their furniture & appliances & home decor & other items for sale...polystyrene can surely be bought & is used by cheap house flippers to make their redone homes look nicer. Basically the polystyrene catches fire & spreads real fast & has bad toxic fumes. Be careful.

[@MJ-iy4fb]

The result was definitely better than that nasty popcorn ceiling, however, I really think the crown molding should have went up first, and the vent/fixtures should have been trimmed with a solid smooth white piece around the edges. I personally opted to remove my popcorn ceilings by steam/water/scraping, took a while and was messy as heck, but the smooth ceilings are worth the effort.

[@えどわーど-b9k]

You do know this popcorn ceilings have ASBESTOS.

[@ritris5165]

Very well put-together video, concise and to the point.

[@Ameylynn]

wow... what a transformation and even people like me can do this on their own!

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

Thank you very much! If you need any help or samples, please contact our support at 866-297-0380 or visit www.decorativeceilingtiles.net

[@AndrewLumsden]

Polystyrene tiles are a SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.

[@Mick_Pickle]

I thought I was watching a PBS documentary. What a narration!

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Nothing like putting extremely flammable styrofoam all over your ceiling. If you were trying to escape your house during a fire this stuff would turn into almost a liquid drip down on you and cause severe burns

[@amandabruesch8247]

I don't sit around worrying about things like that.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@amandabruesch8247it's very serious kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Knd5qpdryFeNE This is a fire that happened in a nightclub the ceiling was covered in soundproofing foam a very similar material to what that man is applying on the ceiling in the video. Most of the people who survived this fire wish they hadn't because the pain is so bad from the Burns

[@erikwoods821]

@@amandabruesch8247 Well you SHOULD!!

[@AndrewLumsden]

@@amandabruesch8247 your funeral.

[@amandabruesch8247]

@@AndrewLumsden I bet you are afraid of the common cold too, huh? When did men become such cowards, sheesh!

[@fallonstone408]

7:38 I think the crown molding and the way it looks, looks terrible with the gaps formed by the varying depths of ceiling tiles. I think the crown installed first or a different crown or different tiles would make it much better. Basically anything that would not have those big gaps.

[@zaedlo]

I think Polystyrene tiles are outlawed in most countries now because of the fire risk.

[@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc]

This is simply not true. The tiles are widely manufactured in Germany, Poland, Russia, etc. and used worldwide.

[@roybatty6328]

Excellent Do-it-yourself project.