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VEVOR 900W Wall Smoother w/ 12 Sanding Pads (Self-Priming) for $72.90 - $8.75 off when you apply coupon code
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About this item:
- Wide Application: Ideal for lime walls, putty surfaces, DIY projects, renovations, and construction work.
- 900W High Efficiency Motor: Upgraded brushed motor with constant power and overload protection; 800–1800 RPM stepless speed control.
- Enhanced Dust Collection: Optimized three-inlet airflow system with 50% improved dust extraction; compatible with most vacuum cleaners.
- Lightweight & Ergonomic: Only 3.5 kg with balanced weight distribution and extendable pole for easy overhead sanding; built-in dual LED lights. Complete Accessories: Includes 215mm sanding disc, 360° dust brush, hex wrench, carbon brushes, dust bag, suction hose, sandpaper, sponge pad, extension rod, and user manual.
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I have a 1987 home and popcorn was very much in fashion then. Plus, although the walls weren't bad per se, 40 years of half assed fixes left the walls needing some TLC. So, as I go through rooms to remove the popcorn (and repair the ceiling) I also skim all the walls (and repair holes, etc). Even if this unit works well to directly remove popcorn, realize that not only was it in fashion, but the ability to spray entire ceilings with texture allowed contractors to skip drywall finishing steps, so don't be surprised if you wind up having to repair spots in the ceiling especially taped seams. As for me, after popcorn removal I skim coat the entire ceiling anyway.
First, get your popcorn tested for asbestos. It's cheap - you can get a kit on amazon that you send away. Fortunately none of the spots I tested had asbestos.
Second, your ability to remove popcorn direct by sanding largely depends on if there's paint on/in the texture. If the texture has any paint, removing it solely by sanding is going to be very difficult to impossible. Paint just gums up the sandpaper and you'll spend your entire time just changing paper. In my case, several of the rooms I've done haven't been painted BUT apparently paint was mixed with the texture on spraying, which is even worse because if the ceiling is just painted, once you penetrate the painted surface my scraping, water sprayed on he surface can easily penetrate and the wet and scrape method will work, it'll just take a bit more time.
If there is no paint on/in your texture then yes a unit like this should be able to take it off. ONE of the rooms I've done (out of 5) I was able to just attack with the sander and completely remove the popcorn in ~ 30 minutes (standard 15*15 ft room). I find that using mesh style "sandpaper" (Amazon) works the best as it clogs less and allows for better capture of dust. Get the coarsest abrasive you can get - the mesh style is available down to about80 grit [amazon.com]. For my next room I was able to get some 24 grit (standard paper not mesh) - this is the grit that you'll see the Festool guys using (which is great but that setup is like $3000)
My setup is a sander like this (I also have a smaller palm/DA sander I use for the corners/spots) coupled with a long hose to a shop vac. The shop vac then has a hose on the exhaust I put in a window pointed outdoors and block off the rest of the window opening with a towel. I use disposable bags in the shop vac, as you'll quickly clog a pleated filter. Even with the shop vac and outdoor exhaust I still get quite a bit of interior dust, so I wear an N95 respirator with particulate filters. I am considering building a box fan filter for the next room though; up until now I've been doing bedrooms where I can just close the door and contain the dust but I'm moving into hallways that are more open and I don't want dust in the entire house.
For straight up wall texture, I'd first try to wet/scrape method. Walls are far more likely to have been painted, unfortunately.
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Update...There is a review for pocorn ceiling:
This works amazing smoothing out our hated popcorn ceiling. So far I've only done 1 bedroom but it's working like a champ. If you have option for scaffolding, DO IT! This is heavy so easier the closer you are. Helpful tip is scrape off as much of the corn as possible so you don't eat through the sanding pads. Definitely recommend to anyone trying to do home improvement themselves and for a great price. Will save you so much by putting in the effort. The quote to remove by a local contractor was close to 6 grand! No thank you, I'll keep more than half that in my pocket happily.
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