Beadboard can look beautiful, and while it isn't the least expensive way to decorate your ceiling, it can be a smart way to cover up outdated styles like popcorn ceilings—as long as they don't contain asbestos.
Can you put beadboard over a popcorn ceiling? Yes, you can definitely create a diy beadboard ceiling over popcorn texture. Follow the same steps in the tutorial below!
Beadboard is one of the cheapest ways to cover a popcorn ceiling since you can buy beadboard sheet panels already primed and ready to hang. Just patch seams, fill nail holes, and paint.
Thin drywall or ceiling panels: Installing thin sheets of drywall or lightweight ceiling panels can effectively cover the popcorn texture. This option requires some tools and skills but can be done as a DIY project to save money.
Removing a popcorn ceiling is a messy, time-consuming job. Fortunately, in most cases, it's not necessary because you can easily cover up that unsightly texture with ceiling panels or planks. Most options easily install directly over your existing popcorn ceiling using the Easy Up track and clip installation system.
The benefits of installing shiplap over popcorn ceilings
Ditch the outdated, frumpy popcorn texture and upgrade to a more modern look with shiplap.
Beadboard planks are a decorative solution to easily camouflage damaged or outdated ceilings, such as popcorn or plaster. Install beadboard ceiling panels in the same direction as your floor boards for visual continuity. If you have ceiling beams, run the panels perpendicular to beams for an interesting twist.
A popcorn ceiling is meant to hide poor finishes in your drywall. Scraping it off is a time-consuming, messy process. If you hire a contractor to remove it, it can be expensive. Covering your popcorn ceiling with panels is an easy, cost-effective, and beautiful way to add dimension and value to your home.
Cost-Effective: Covering a popcorn ceiling is often more budget-friendly than removing it, as it requires fewer materials and less labor.
Stucco ceilings, also known as Venetian plaster ceilings, are created by hand-troweling a lime-based plaster onto the ceiling in thin layers. Popcorn ceilings, on the other hand, are made of acoustical material that is sprayed on and contains small pieces of Styrofoam or paper.
It was so much easier than reaching up with all that paint. We used a Bostitch air compressor and nail gun and 1 and 3/8 inch 18 gauge nails to nail the plywood planks into the ceiling. It made for a very speedy job. Between each row, we used a nickel for a spacer.
Skim-coating is a method to cover a popcorn ceiling inexpensively. The technique involves using a diluted joint compound or drywall mud applied with a trowel or drywall knife to give you an even surface. Once complete, you should have a flat, uniform ceiling for primer and paint.
Beadboard has a long history, but it's certainly not dated.
They nailed the premade beadboard directly in place—it holds well thanks to the fact that the existing plaster ceilings are backed with lath board. “Once the panels are up, the ceiling just needs to be trimmed out,” says Emily.
Painted white, the subtle texture of beadboard paneling works well in traditional spaces or modern ones, adding a layer of depth in an unconventional place. Panels of beadboard often cost less than 50 cents per square foot, making this a very affordable option, especially for handy DIYers.
Removing popcorn ceilings will almost always increase a home's value. Not only is the design trend no longer desirable, but it also poses safety concerns for home buyers. Have a listing with an awful popcorn ceiling that needs to go? Tell us about it!
Safety First: One of the most critical reasons to hire a professional for popcorn ceiling removal is safety, particularly when dealing with ceilings installed before the 1980s. Popcorn ceilings from this era may contain asbestos, a hazardous material known to cause respiratory problems and cancer.
Beadboard can look beautiful, and while it isn't the least expensive way to decorate your ceiling, it can be a smart way to cover up outdated styles like popcorn ceilings—as long as they don't contain asbestos.
This one week project adding a TON of personality and made our living room feel much more expensive, polished and true to 1965 when it was built. This project is surprisingly affordable (around $800!) and can be used to cover over popcorn or any ceiling that is not your taste or needs more detail.
Beadboard ceilings are a natural choice for a modern farmhouse aesthetic, with lantern light fixtures an easy choice to complement the style. Black, oil-rubbed bronze and gold are great fixture colors to complement white beadboard ceilings.
The versatility of beadboard is undoubtable. It can be used in lieu of plaster or sheetrock, installed at any height, and painted or stained any color. Our most typical specification is to paint beadboard Ahearn White using Benjamin Moore Advance with a Satin Interior Finish.