How can I effectively remove adhesive blobs from the ceiling of my breezeway on a tight budget?
Asked by Frederick Meyer 
6 months ago
Last Updated: May 15, 2024
So, I’ve got this weird ceiling situation going on in the breezeway between my house and garage. Looks like there used to be some adhesive blobs up there, but I’ve tried all sorts of methods to get rid of them – heat gun, scraper, chisel tool, sanding – and nothing seems to be doing the trick. I really don’t want to just cover it up with new ceiling boards, but I’m kinda stumped on what to do next. And to top it off, my budget is pretty tight. Any suggestions on how to tackle these stubborn blobs would be greatly appreciated. They’re really getting the best of me.
It can be quite a hassle to remove a strong adhesive and then sand the surface. It’s a shame that the headboard was once covered up.
Wayne, thanks a lot! I just need to track down some adhesive remover for strings now.
For panel glue, consider using a power sander if it has become hard and dry. You can also try using a heat gun and scraping.
Are you serious? Just cover it with paint if you don’t have $200 to spend on replacing the panels haha
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Your best option would be to simply paint over it. You attempted to get rid of it but were unsuccessful, and any other solution would be both costly and time-consuming.
Consider renting a stand-up sander to sand it down before repainting it!
Just paint over it and try your best not to look up at it afterwards.
Those little spots of adhesive are what’s left behind by the ceiling tiles that used to cover that part of the ceiling. They are stubborn and really hard to remove without causing damage to the drywall. If you’re set on not covering them up, then slow and steady is the way to go. Just be patient and you’ll get it done. No matter how you tackle it, you’ll end up needing to do some drywall patching.
That’s definitely not drywall!
Appears to resemble beadboard
Yeah, . A real nuisance.
Isn’t important either, right?
That’s not drywall, that’s wooden planks of some kind, but they could cover it with drywall, which would be the simplest solution.
Didn’t you notice my previous reply?
(“challenging to eliminate without causing damage to the drywall”)
Thank you!
You should definitely scrap it using a good 5-way and a hammer, there’s really no other way to go about it. It might require some time and effort, but eventually, it will come off. It appears as though someone has glued some square-shaped objects on there.
You could cover it up with 5/8” drywall. Easy peasy. Moving on. If you think a couple of $12 drywall sheets are too expensive, but you’re okay with spending days scraping, have you considered the cost of your time? It doesn’t add up, even at $5/hr.
You could tear it down and put up new bead board or drywall instead.
Maybe the simplest solution is to sand it down and then paint over it.
Using a sander should be able to remove it, but it’s going to be tough work and you might be exposed to lead in the process. Personally, I would recommend just installing new boards over it. You can find edge and center bead paneling for a reasonable price if you look for a local mill that makes them.
I think a belt sander could do the trick. Maybe with 80 grit sandpaper.
Hey uckel, if it was just a few strings maybe. I’m not sure. Working above with the weight of a belt sander hanging on your face for that amount of glue spots. Also, have you seen the cost of sandpaper these days? It’s crazy. Plus, the glue will probably clog up those belts pretty fast.