Clean Popcorn Ceiling With Paint Roller

You ll need a vacuum or broom a lint roller spray bottles filled with cleaning solutions sponges fans a stepladder and possibly some primer and paint.

Clean popcorn ceiling with paint roller.

Remove the dust and cobwebs. Roll it across the ceiling to trap dust. Get a paint roller. Wrap the paint roller in a duct tape with its sticky side up for cleaning purpose paint rollers can also be used to clean such delicate surfaces.

Change the tape frequently. If you try with a roller on a ceiling that hasn t been coated previously it may soak up moisture and the texture could come off as you use the roller. Expose the roller to clean water. Now move the roller all over the ceiling as gently as you can.

Paint rollers are soft and rounded so they don t break apart the textures of the popcorn ceiling. Use a paint roller and duct tape or a sticky lint roller. So test this out by spraying a small bit of water on the ceiling. Use a soft thick nap paint roller or a soft sponge to apply the cleaning solution to the ceiling.

Do not work too aggressively because you may remove more popcorn than you desire. Paint rollers are usually the perfect fit for popcorn ceilings. If you don t have a long handled sticky roller wrap duct tape around a paint roller with the sticky side facing out. Make sure to wring out excess liquid before applying your roller or sponge should only be damp not dripping to prevent any unnecessary damage to the texture.

For maximum protection try wrapping a paint roller tightly in duct tape with its sticky side up. Finally make sure you re protected as well. Treating stains with water 1. Try using a small flow from a faucet to splash or lightly coat.

Wear a face mask goggles and gloves to shield yourself from cleaning fluid and falling debris. Popcorn ceilings that haven t been painted in the past are usually water soluble. Compared to a broom this one has zero chances of damaging the ceiling. Move the roller gently all over the ceiling and the dust will automatically stick on the tape.

Rinse the roller or sponge frequently as you go.