"m Ransley" wrote in message
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If it is painted you need remover, then you still have to skimcoat,
sand. Also your taping could be damaged. People texture to hide damage


My wife and I have removed about 1800 square feet of popcorn. No taping, no
skim coat, no removers. Just water with a couple of drops of detergent,
scrapers and sponges.