How to patch popcorn ceiling?

[conicalfern]

Hi there!

We've just had an old heater removed, and as a result have a rectangle of bare ceiling about 700mm by 100mm. The rest of the ceiling is your classic mid century popcorn effect. We've had it tested already for asbestos, so we're safe on that front.

Looking for advice on how we can texturally match this? Photo attached. You can see it in the image - there is a wee bit of depth to the finish, maybe 3-5mm.

Thanks!

[JacobZ]

Hi @conicalfern,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

I'd suggest you start by scraping the ceiling with a 100mm Sharp Edge Paint Scraper to remove the little bit of mortar, then give the patch a good clean with some sugar soap.

Once clean, using the paint scraper, apply a smooth coat of Less Mess Multi-Purpose Joint Compound to build out the surface so it is more in line with the rest of the ceiling. Try to keep it relatively smooth at this point.

After application, allow it to dry, then use a roller with a textured cover like these UNi-PRO 100mm Texture Mini Roller Covers to apply another textured coat of the plaster compound. Start with a small amount on your roller and work it onto the surface. Build up the texture more and more until you are happy with the surface.

After you are happy with the surface, clean the roller as you will use it again to prime and paint the ceiling.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob