Know the Causes of Peeling in Popcorn Ceilings

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Humidity Moisture and mold growth common in
bathrooms and kitchens can start to form under
the texture layer of a popcorn ceiling. The
popcorn cap will become damp and no longer adhere
to the drywall below. Peeling often the first to
appear in the corners. You may first notice spots
forming before the cap begins to peel.
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Water leak Often, in two story houses, a water
leak rises upstairs directly to the ceiling
below. Ceiling repair is often necessary because
of damage to the ceiling from popcorn. Ceiling is
often damp and has not started to peel, once leak
is repaired and the ceiling dries, the texture
will loose from its base.
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Wall dust When a popcorn cap is applied directly
too undusted drywall, it does not adhere to the
drywall itself, but simply a thin layer of dust.
Gypsum compound is used to connect the joints
of two pieces of drywall, which are commonly
sanded. Surplus dust should be wiped off.
However, this step can be forgotten. Often, the
popcorn cap will come off in strips directly
around the drywall joints. The entire ceiling
cannot be stable
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Correction In some cases, such as leaks and
humidity, the popcorn cap can be patched and
re-textured. When humidity is a problem, paint
the ceiling and walls of the area with paint
specially designed for humid environments to
decrease the risk of mold reoccurring. When
plaster dust or significant water leaks have
occurred, you may need to scrape the popcorn
ceiling and all textures the entire area. You
will notice the corrected areas, and the whole
texture will be stable.
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