2 Ways To Repair Popcorn Ceiling (That Actually Work)

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[@al70127]

Cant' find this product anywhere. What is it called and where do I find it?

[@reggut]

@@al70127 Yeah, whats the catch here?

[@johnyanaluans606]

I've used the Homex knock down with great success. I would suggest spreading out product 10-15 seconds on paper or cardboard before using on ceiling.

[@crmomom2822]

My contractor used the spray texture product successfully by setting the can in a container of very hot water for 5 minutes then shaking like crazy. It worked.

[@georgeanderson5849]

We had a tree fall through our bedroom ceiling a few years back and I repaired the drywall that was damaged myself to save some money. I started with the spay can texture and hated it, I ended up buying a $25 ceiling texture sprayer from Harbor freight and a bag of Medium texture from the hardware store for another $15. I misted the existing texture with water and scraped it off in an irregular pattern around the repair so there were no straight lines to catch your eye. I adjusted the texture gun spraying on a scrap piece of drywall until in closely matched the texture of my existing ceiling. While spraying I moved in a quick random circular pattern with the nozzle and overlapped the existing texture quite a bit while tapering off the spray at an angle as it got further away from the repaired area. Once complete even I had a hard time telling exactly where the repaired area was and was quite satisfied for the $40 or so in materials spent.

[@rayahope11]

The spray can works but you have to either run it under warm water or cold water depending how thick and big you want the granules on the ceiling for the popcorn. I have to hold it away from the ceiling for about 3 or 4 ft and move quickly. I like your roll on method better.

[@1nsidiouss510]

What kind of gun did you buy from Harbor Freight?

[@MrDave7866]

I tore a large piece of my popcorn ceiling while tearing out a wall to enlarge our masterbedroom but was able to fix/match the popcorn ceiling quite well using Homax ceiling patch with sponge applicator. You apply the popcorn ceiling mixture by squeezing the tube and then using the foam sponge on the end to pull the mixture down to get that popcorn effect. It worked very well for me and you honestly have a difficult time finding where I patched my ceiling. Not sure how good it would work on a very large fix but on a 6 x 4 inch tear it worked awesome.

[@shockman2112]

I'm actually doing this this afternoon for a customer and think I'll follow the tub method. Just wanted to say, as a home improvement guy I really like your videos. Your presentation is spot on. Thanks

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers John, how did it turn out?

[@shockman2112]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY it turned out great. Thanks for doing the process of elimination for me.

[@richmahogany1]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Pardon me sir hoping you might be able to assist. I made a trip out to home depot to buy this polyfilla wall and ceiling repair but it seems it's been discontinued. Crap. Any alternatives you know of that might perform similarly? Would a slightly more watered down regular polyfilla which could be worked into a roller work for this? Thanks!

[@Hands-On-DIY]

Thank you for all your videos. They have taught me soon much. I have a rental and I'm painting the downstairs bathroom. Your video where you painted the hall has been invaluable. I was a pretty good painter to begin with but now I could get away with being a professional. The ceiling is textured. I also tried the texture spray.. what a waste of money!! I ended up using nontextured ceiling spray paint just to minimize the damage seeing it's just a rental. I usually don't leave comments but I had to make an exception to show my appreciation 😌

[@Erick-zy7ul]

That texture spray can has different settings. Fine and course. I used it before and Worked just fine. You do got to set it first to match your spray. And quick tip. Run your can under hot water for about a minute. It avoids the shaking. Perfect results every time. 👌🏼👍🏼💯

[@amir7sada]

Hi Erick, there are no settings for fine and coarse, just an on and off red knob.

[@Erick-zy7ul]

@@amir7sada that red button can be twisted to right or left. Hence, your fine and course setting. Hope it helps

[@Eetun7]

There is no fine/coarse selection. I have one right here with me and red knob down is off AND right is unlock with the unlock padlock symbol.

[@fuzzo73]

@@Eetun7 Does distance make a difference? If the can was held farther away than in this video, could you fine-tune the rate of spray that way? I'm doing a spot about twice the size as this one.

[@Outcast569]

That's incorrect. It turns only one way.

[@acdcacdc111]

I actually had pretty good success with the hormex spray. I used the less fancy version. The trick is to make sure it’s warm( run warm/hot water over it) and spray a good distance away, like around chest level. A lot of it falls on the floor and makes a mess but if you use it too close to the ceiling you will get big piles like in this video.

[@beautifulvictory9683]

I bought some compound in a tub. I did a little rolling like you & I also did an up & down stipple w a textured sponge over the rolled area & existing texture. You really need a perfectionist/artistic approach to make it look really good.

[@kevinmoreira86]

Hey love your videos. Just a request if possible. To leave the names of the product you're using in the description. Would make it a hell of a lot easier. Thank you!

[@ardenarden7503]

Hi Jeff - I am a huge fan and appreciate your videos! At least 10 people asked about the brand of Polyfill. Just wondering why this info can’t be shared? I’ve never heard of Polyfill and it would be so helpful to feel that I’m buying the right item….

[@ROBERT-eg4ys]

What’s the brand name of the product you used with the roller I definitely need to do this. Thank you

[@seanmccaskill5042]

It's discontinued. At least in Canada

[@thewills12]

​@@seanmccaskill5042 of course it is! There is nothing good to find in Canada. We always get shafted.

[@AdamSmith-rp9ej]

Fantastic! I really appreciate that you tried the spray option first. I thought it might be difficult to work with. Thank you for the great advice!

[@KevinJones-fz2bt]

I just used it and it worked amazing you need to be further away and move your hand in a sweeping motion back and forth always keep it moving or you will and up with blobs.

[@dahliasemds5397]

Patching worked great. Thanks for letting me know what products to use and what products NOT to use.

[@starlight55971]

I had to replace a section of ceiling drywall in the kitchen as we had a pipe issue in the bathroom above. I didn't trust myself to match the existing texture so I hired that part out. Turns out he didn't do a very good job either so it would have been cheaper for me to just attempt myself. I think the roll-on product would work just fine so I'll give that a try for any future issues. Honestly, though, his repair work isn't so glaring that it screams at you every time you look up, it's just noticeable. So ignoring it is easy! Thanks for the tips.

[@rodralph824]

I bought the first one you used to fix the large patch. Its terrible. brought it back and bought the orange peel--its equally bad. The application you used with the roller is your best bet. Thanks very much for your help.

[@woodrowwilliams1812]

When using the spray can move it around quickly and from a greater distance. Shake can often not just at the start. Build up layers and overspray int good areas to blend in. Takes more material than you think it will.

[@daveeizember2613]

Just watched your video, I tried to find the roll on texture. I ended up trying the spray you didn't like. It worked well for me. Held it from ground level and moved back and forth as spraying. It worked great. I had to remove the bigger clumps with a scraper but kept at it from further away and it was a perfect blend. Also shake it upside down. Clear by spraying upside down for later use.

[@sarahdebreto7452]

Thanks for the vid! I have an old house with plaster and cracks, and no contractors in the area to do little odd and end jobs like mine. I prefer to DIY anyway, and love content like yours to help me on my journey.

[@akimmbo]

the method with the roller works best. I had to repair some water damage in my textured ceiling, the best results i had were with a roller and Joint Compound, which I suspect that is pretty close to what you used there., I did paint the entire ceiling, and you would have to look pretty close to see where the patches are 👍

[@marymccowan6629]

I like this I have at least 4 places that need this Thank you . What is the name of the product you use last on ceiling?

[@edpugh6962]

Great video thank you, I'm wondering if you could share the brand of Poly Filler you used? Thanks for the great videos!

[@PETESL2006]

The Homax popcorn ceiling repair product works just like this product but I used a cheap paint brush to dab the texture on and then painted. Doesn't match the smoother existing texture but, if you lightly go over the existing texture as well, it will blend much nicer. Keep up the great content!

[@Kevin-fy8ps]

As a professional painter I actually did what you did a couple weeks ago with the homex spray and went with the roller version which went way better it wasn't perfect but it blended and went away with a fresh paint job

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@donaldsincennes9673]

Friendly Tip! Super video Jeff. I like to apply 2 to 3 coats of BIN to make sure it is completely sealed. 3 coats on wood knots. Some Stipple/popcorn spray cans work well. Find the right one. Better using a fine to medium texture spray can. Practice on a piece old cardboard for best results. Cheers! Don The Gooseneck ☺Guy!

[@jdamore44]

I've just spent days scraping all of mine off! :) Best popcorn ceiling is no popcorn ceiling

[@juncaarle]

Amen!

[@cjcox6586]

No truer words have ever been spoken

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

Yip. In my case. Drywalling over it. Bye bye 1973 popcorn. Very stale lol

[@Coras-Treats]

Why did they even had popcorn ceiling at all ? 🤔

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

@@Coras-Treats to torment their children 40 years later

[@nathanielkswas]

Wow, I was considering buying a spray texture gun and the poly filler worked fantastic. Thank you!

[@ronknight8206]

I tried 3 sprays so far Jeff, about the same as what you did here. I have tried the roller but didn't have the same success as you, I will give it another go with the paint roller and not the "texture" roller. Thanks for the tips.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Good stuff. let me know! Cheers!

[@jimstephens9491]

I have used the spray can with modest success. I have also used the roller and will use it again this morning for a dining room patch. I moved a ceiling light. I have use thinned dry wall compound with the roller.

[@BallawdeQuincewold]

I had the same issue with the Homax spray-on texture. If you leave it submerged in really hot water for a while and then shake it like the dickens the result is pretty good. Best to calibrate your spray a couple times on some cardboard before committing to a wall.

[@garnettremere104]

I used that spray and your supposed to shake it upside down but it was a disaster for me as well. So now going to get that roller and the spackle you used. thanks

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I had a red paint stain on a living room popcorn ceiling and one year I finally decided to try and cover it up. I used Dunn Edwards primer and wow, it not only covered the red stain, but it blended right into the existing white of the ceiling! No other painting required! I tried a spray on popcorn repair aerosol spray can in my spare bedroom for some touch up work. Yes, it wasn't perfect, but close enough. I actually tested it on a piece of cardboard first and then determined that holding the can much farther away with multiple quick passes was acceptable. I then used the same Dunn Edwards primer with a roller and brush and that ceiling came out much better than the "professional" that sprayed over my master bedroom popcorn ceiling! It took a lot longer, messier and a lot of gallons of primer though.

[@sincennesdonald5634]

Friendly Tip! Great work Jeff. The Gooseneck guy! Amazon has the STIFF Polyester Gooseneck paint brush on popular demand. Voted #1 by painters and DIY’s. Cheers!

[@windyloweryking1826]

Don't remember what brand of spray can stuff I used but I had a very successful experience with it. It was gotten at one of the regular home repair stores here in the NWFL area.

[@TA-yb2os]

I used that product. The trick was to use a quick sweeping motion with short spurts... was a perfect match.

[@hyperman1010]

the roller looks great to use, i tried it with brush and knife, roller looks controllable and touch up able. thanks.

[@tanyamurray1787]

I bought the homex ceiling texture in the can you used and will not buy it again. There was a significant difference in the ceiling versus where I had to patch. I did use the end of a small brush in an attempt to help what I had applied look more like the ceiling. Waiting for it to dry for the results.

[@melaniestmartin87]

Talk about perfect timing! Just moved a wall and now I have to touch up the popcorn temporarily until I move on to the next project! I had actually looked at that can, glad I didn’t buy it yet LOL. Thanks for the tip

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Mel!

[@5duece4tre]

i used the orange peel version of this spray. it does have a "heavy" to "light" setting adjustment. I think the directions also state to spray on a test piece first to get the texture right.

[@wmac3306]

Thanks for this tip! I have some repairs to do to my basement rec room ceiling & have been avoiding the project because I wasn’t sure how to make the repaired area look relatively decent without redoing the entire ceiling.

[@PAkhramchuk]

It looks like Jeff is peeking on me :) I had a bathroom fan exchange and need to fix the 9'x9' to 7x7'' hole reduction. Great advise and demo of how to! I appreciate this so much!

[@treadless_co]

Thanks! Patching a popcorn ceiling seems like a very daunting task, thanks for showing us how!

[@AlS.-kn3cq]

Instructions on the can say that after you shake it well to use a piece of scrap material for your first spray. Secondly, you should hold the can 12 to 14 inches from the area to be sprayed. Just saying, you are the expert.

[@kimberlycunningham3912]

Hi! We are about to move into a new house with popcorn ceilings. We LOVE your videos. I’m looking for the one about paining the popcorn. We are trying to decide if we should remove it or keep it. Thanks! Your painting videos allowed us to ditch the painters tape! So great!

[@janineshearer4236]

Have had luck with the spray on stuff by spraying it on...letting it sit a minute (to stiffen a little) and then dabbing with a textured towel or try a textured roller. It is an "art" and takes patience. I will deffinitely try the "stuff" you used though.

[@daffydavidyt]

I've used the spray before. You need to be further away and use small bursts. It actually ended up looking pretty close to the original.

[@Aaron-nn8vk]

The spray works great!! I don't know about that " pro " one you had in the black can. But the other one the same company makes.. shake it and you HAVE to put it in hot water for about 5 min. wear safety glasses because it can be a bit messy and go all over. But it works great. Better than that tub of stuff I used that first and hated it. can worked perfect! Don't hold it too close and spray with a sweeping motion

[@kurtjarrio9884]

I highly recommend the roller method to apply! After a few strokes you get the hang of feathering it in, but I would recommend a 6” roller with a 3/8” nap. Took me less than 15 minutes for an area 12’ long be 6” wide.

[@shoeshineboy5869]

Hey Kurt, Fix'n to repair a 10' by 1 1/2 ' wide. What was the name of the product you used? thanks!

[@Greg400]

What roller product did you use?

[@crisc9280]

It looks like the roller method would work best. While I would love to remove the popcorn ceiling in my 70's home one has to bear in mind what they had in it back in the day. I'm talking about asbestos and unfortunately they put that stuff in all kinds of different building products so you have to be careful. Without asbestos it's still very messy and costly but if you do have the asbestos and you want to remove it then you'll be looking at BIG $$$

[@joel4325]

I took down a built in pantry which left about a 3 x 3 area which had to be re-drywalled. Used a spray, don't remember which brand. Totally matches the rest of the ceiling.

[@jameschristensen662]

Just went through blending my ceiling with the aerosol. You have to warm the can and shake the crap out of it. It is a lot of work, but it blends very nicely in the end.

[@paulaheuser5200]

CRACKING ME UP! I used another brand of that spray stuff and it worked well for walls.

[@justinprince9507]

Best video on repairing popcorn that I’ve seen! You’ve got a new subscriber

[@BeyondHaggered]

I had a couple of holes I had to repair - the largest being 4" x 4". I bought a couple small tubes of the Homax stuff that had a small sponge on the end. It worked super well dabbing it on - paint matched the popcorn after and I have trouble finding the repair now. Just another option for smaller jobs.

[@rhondapeterson4559]

That popcorn spray can works fantastic the trick is to run into under hot water and it works great

[@breadfan9]

I laughed because it says it right on the bottle and he never mentioned it at all. Kinda tells me this guy isnt someone to trust when it comes to reviewing products

[@jkim3584]

We Just had a waterleak due to heavy snowstorm. Thanks. I got the idea I to fix it.

[@paulchheang885]

Could you give links for buying the products that you're using for this repair? I need to buy Stain Blocker Primer and Poly Filler. Thank you :)

[@TeresaStAmant]

I have a spot above my shower. I’ve been wondering what I was gonna do. I’m gonna try it. Thank you

[@toogii1966]

That tip is good for me. I have a 2ft x 2ft area of ceiling to popcorn repair

[@compextremes]

I’m in the middle of a project where I just put in a drywall Patch and would like to use the product you used in the video with the roller. Do you have a link to this product? I would like to use the same stuff as it looks promising. Thanks! Great Videos BTW. 👌🏼

[@tosounoojikan]

勉強になりました。👍 パターン付けるのにマスチックローラーで塗って付けてるんですね。😊

[@wills4544]

What were the material and/or tools used in the video to repair the popcorn ceiling? Thanks!

[@craftsman83]

Put the spray in a bucket of hot water first like it says on back of the can for a "finer" texture. I got great results when I did that

[@lilfats905]

The spray works. You have to hold it further away. And let some of the pressure out. Take a sheet of old dry wall or something and practice a bit first to see how far away you want to hold it. What angle and when you spray you can't hold it in one spot. Big wide circular motions.

[@nickr8747]

Product is not intuitive, it deserves to fail.

[@paulpedersen1203]

Looks like you need lots of practice first 😂. But the roll looked decent

[@cclement4340]

Would you be able to do a demonstration on how to drywall or overboard on an existing ceiling with popcorn or texture etc. opposed to skim coating, sanding or scaping it?

[@carlsarazin]

Thanks again for this!!! I think I would want to get rid of the popcorn ceiling... I always thought that the reason why builders was doing this is because it's cheaper and easier than having nice flush ceiling ! I would be interested to know if there is an easy way to removed this.. oh and also the link to purchase the Oscillating Multi Tool is not working... thanks Jeff and team!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Carl. Amazon tools are hard to keep up with. Cheers!

[@CakeFine]

Polyfilla, put on smooth then texture with a medium densirty sponge. Worked for me!

[@stephanieseguin2306]

Jeff, OMG, I have watch A LOT of your videos and DIY videos in general, but I have never ever laughed out loud or that hard for this kind of content. 😂😂 Hilarious with the spray can!

[@cjplay2]

My wife did the spray stuff, the exact product you were holding. Totally agree on the outcome. Definitely will try the one after the heavy-shake bottle spray.

[@dontblameme6328]

Sounds like your wife needs a husband.

[@NTTTV1]

Is the stuff in the square container Lepage Polyfilla Wall & Ceiling texturing? Whatever it is, it sure seems to work better than the spray. I heard the Homex Popcorn ceiling patch works ok but doesn't really have a lot of texture to it. However, some of the product reviews on The Home Depot Website or App had pictures of some customers who actually had great results (even when their ceilings called for a lot of texture). I'm not sure how, but I think maybe they could have done multiple coats to get more texture. I feel like multiple coats might cause a bulge or a lump in the area. Anyway, Thank you Jeff for another great video. It'll probably help a lot of people save their money by not wasting it on the spray can texture.

[@darrylmarshall7560]

Got good results with the homax spray by sitting spray can in a hot bucket of water for around 20-30min before using.

[@deborahblanquie4998]

This video is going to make it so much easier to do repairs in my new house. It’s a bit of a fixer upper.

[@GettingItDoneRepairs]

Do you suggest maybe doing 2 coats with the stipple? If it doesn't look right with the 1st coat

[@ronaldhunter4730]

I've got to try the roller to spread texture over the area I need to fix. That ended up looking nice.

[@KaylaaMariee48]

Since that polyfilla product is discontinued, what would be a decent alternative? I have a smallish spot and this looked perfect to patch it!

[@SPdesi1]

I hope house builders are watching all your videos and reading all your comments so when they build new houses they NEVER NEVER offer popcorn ceilings in all their houses.

[@crimsontaverngames]

Hello, i’ve been watching a lot of your videos and find them very helpful. I just bought my 1st home and it has popcorn ceiling. do you have a video with tips on removing the popcorn completely? any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

[@aajoda3298]

The secret to the popcorn ceiling from a can is: Shake can, soak the can in a sink full of HOT water for about 5-7 minutes, shake again, spray on the smallest setting to start, spray in a circular pattern and gradually adjust the tip setting if you need it more chunky.

[@piscesdreams1023]

I use 50/50 bleach and water and spray it in a fine mist very lightly on the stain, then gently dab any excess that might drip with a paper towel. Repeat one or two more times depending on stain severity, and the stain is gone and white to match the rest of the ceiling. :)

[@k-q-2991]

Yes, "shake it like you mean it" for sure! Haha. I used the Homax spray and it worked just fine. It has a tube versus a regular spray can tip. I did not see the instructions on the can that said when you're done, to clear the tip upside down until a little air came out, though, so the next time I used it, it did not work well. Trying to figure out how to clear that out. I'm going to try to soak the whole can in a bucket of warm water.

[@jesus.maryandjoseph8880]

Can you please post the exact product and the exact type, brand name and nap and type/size of roller that you used to achieve the effect in the video? I looked in the description, but cannot find them. Thanks.

[@jesus.maryandjoseph8880]

Hello? Could you please answer? Lots of other links to tools, etc. in description, but no links or names of exact products used in the video. I stumbled upon your video, and it would be greatly appreciate if you could please answer my original post from 5 months ago. Thanks. Here is my original post again: Can you please post the exact product and the exact type, brand name and nap and type/size of roller that you used to achieve the effect in the video? I looked in the description, but cannot find them. Thanks.

[@gonecheffing_services_inc3329]

Wow i used the spray and it was awful. Will try the poly filler

[@joehudson5284]

Enjoy your videos. I use the spray cans often. It fits take practice. I just did a 2'x4' patch on popcorn ceiling. Turned out great. Like one person said, fast movement from almost 2' & quick shots. 1 or 2 seconds. Also I find I really got to keep shaking & most important pull the trigger all the way. When I partial pull the trigger I get globs similar to yours. I've seen the roll on but never used it. Agree with others no popcorn is better... I tried to paste pictures of this patch I just did. But cannot seem to get it done... I can send some if you can tell me how or a link.

[@bettypicciuolo279]

Thank you so much. That was really helpful. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@martimasters7704]

If you have a small patch, you can get plaster, put it on smooth with a trowel. The thickness of the plaster should be enough so it's even with the existing popcorn ceiling. Then, take a damp kitchen sponge that has the soft side & the stiff fiber side and - using the fiber side - sponge the plaster by pressing the sponge and lifting off. If you get peaks, then wait a couple minutes until the plaster starts to set. Using the sponge, you can make a stipple. I recommend this for small patches because it saves time and it usually works. Of course the professional products with the fiber are best, but who wants to spend money on a product when you have a patch 4 inches wide and 12 inches long next to a wall when the sponge method works well enough. No one will see the difference. And, if someone who is overly critical says, "Well, what happened to that little place on the ceiling there? I can see it's not quite right." The stock reply of the homeowner is this, "Oh, well, how about you look at front door from the other side as you close it on your way out?"

[@ZomBeatBrainZ]

Got to spray it standing on the ground. It will allow the spray to break apart. The spray just barely reaches the ceiling to get a decent texture. Got to move fast randomly too.

[@maryellencousineau4548]

Love your videos. I tried to repair my popcorn ceiling using the same polyfilla product but it does not seem to go on thick enough. The areas I am filling are small so I used a paintbrush. Maybe I will have to apply a second coat?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

use as much as needed. you will get there!

[@hasyjawaid4826]

That was very helpful thanking you

[@roboak7916]

Another way to repair the ceiling is to remove popcorn entirely - job done and looks perfect and bright.

[@darwinbodero7872]

I did use the spray stuff for an attic ladder I did. But it was that knockdown orange peel stuff. It looks ok. I mean if anyone strains their neck looking for defects in my texture job they deserve to know it’s not quite perfect.

[@seeya205]

You have to spray it from the ground about 2 feet from the ceiling and spray quick strokes like spray paint but go faster.

[@ericeinsmann5559]

I've repaired textured ceilings and walls just using regular drywall compound and a paint roller. It doesn't look exactly the same, but once you paint it, it's hard to tell the difference

[@johnhoke2112]

Thanks Jeff! Another informative video. We removed the acoustic in our living room with spray bottle and 6" knife, then used a drywall sander to smooth out the rough spots. Should we skim coat the seams lightly before priming for paint? We also have to patch a giant hole where the fireplace was. Your other vids will help with that! Thanks again.

[@berusbogzniszczenia4359]

This best fast idea to do it... Agree ! Thanks for convincing me

[@nicksoordhar8572]

Thank you very much for sharing this informative video. God bless you

[@Justforall7]

Great video man. What product you use and where can I get it?

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

I tried doing that with texture sand, you can still see the transition. I had to repair termite damage on the outside walls and had to cut back the ceiling Sheetrock for room to get my tools in there. Well, a mismatched ceiling isn't going to bring the house down, damage in the load bearing walls will. I'll remove all the popcorn and reshoot the ceiling at some later date.

[@ethelstewart3379]

I love your channel. However, I believe you are to shake the can upside down. You first spray on a piece of paper or cardboard. Most importantly, you sprayed too close to the ceiling. You spray about 23" or 2 feet away from the ceiling in a quick back and forth motion. Stop, skake it upside down again, hold 2 feet away and spray quickly perpendicular to the first back and forth. Slightly overlap existing popcorn to help blend. Let dry. It’s ok if there is some spacing. Painting it will fill in small spaces. Most of all, prime the drywall first. I see videos using the spray can, Homax Wall Texture, and no one follows the ENTIRE directions. It says the further away from the ceiling, the better. Of course you’ll get globs if you are right up on the ceiling. But what do I know, I'm just a 70 year old widow loving DIY projects. Keep making your videos. I love them.

[@bradfoisy7034]

I literally just tried that HomeAx can three hours ago, and it did exactly the same thing to me. I followed the instructions to the letter, my ceiling surface was clean and smooth, this to stuff shot out like big oversized globs, with zero texture. I was so upset, I was certain this would solve my problems. Needless to say it didn’t, and I purchased another brand to get the job done. Great video and education, please keep them coming.