I found it easier to get some 3/8" (if available) or 1/2" sheetrock and
just cover the stuff up. It took less time than scraping off popcorn,
cleaning up the mess, and skim-coating the ceiling.

Burhans wrote:
All,
I am in the process of removing my Textured Ceiling. It is just the
basic Spiky Drywall Ceiling. I have tried putting water on parts and taking
a drywall knife and scrapping the Texture down too the Original Drywall
Board. This works but sometimes scrapes against the board causing visible
damage to the drywall board underneath. Does anyone have any tips for
removing the texture? Has anyone done this before successfully?

Thanks