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  "name": "How do contractors convert a textured ceiling into a smooth ceiling?",
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        "text": "Converting textured ceilings to a smooth finish usually involves either scraping, skim coating, or covering the existing surface with fresh drywall. If the ceiling has never been painted, moistening and scraping off acoustic popcorn is often the most direct method. However, if the texture has been painted over, scraping can damage the underlying drywall paper. In those cases, applying multiple thin coats of joint compound (skim coating) or installing thin 1/4-inch drywall directly over the old ceiling provides a flat, clean surface without tearing up the ceiling substrate. Each method requires sanding, priming, and painting to achieve an even Level 4 or Level 5 smooth finish.",
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