Comments on: Tool Review: Homax Popcorn Ceiling Spray Texture

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:08:03 +0000

I hate these cans they clog before half is gone, they don't match at all, complete waste of money, found it easier to get dry mix and mix with latex paint, and roll it on with a textured roller, less mess, less time, decent coverage!

By: Jim Aldridge

Jim Aldridge — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:32:58 +0000

Terrible product. First 30 seconds it works as described, but both cans I purchased failed to empty leaving half a can unusable!

By: Clancy

Clancy — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:39:28 +0000

Thanks for the reviews – I was considering ordering this product to patch our ceiling – I can see why the big hardware stores down here in Australia don’t carry this product. I won’t bother getting this product now – instead I will spend my time and money on converting to an untextured ceiling.

By: wendy s

wendy s — Sat, 03 May 2014 02:27:01 +0000

furthermore, it stained my ceiling where it randomly sprayed.....and the area that did get covered is still an ugly gray color (10 hours later)

By: wendy s

wendy s — Sat, 03 May 2014 02:26:03 +0000

I tried using this stuff today. It shot out in a gray glob, continuing to drip on my wood floor…….THEN the nozzle got stuck in the “down” position which resulted of this stuff continously spraying. I had to run to the kitchen sink with the can, however it sprayed all over my walls, my furniture, my stairwell, my stairs, my clothing, face, glasses, plants…what a heck of a mess to clean up. I emailed the company and received a polite “sorry for your luck” reply. thanks but no thanks. will not use this product again.

By: Steve in TC

Steve in TC — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:19:35 +0000

Haven't even gotten to the explosion part yet. Bought 2 cans. Both duds. Shook for another 10 min. Still nada! Aaarg!!

By: Keith near Buffalo

Keith near Buffalo — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:41:28 +0000

Just gave this stuff a try. Boy am I glad I read this review first and knew to totally cover everything including myself.

It was like firing an artillery cannon filled with cottage cheese. I think I still managed to get some in my mouth.

I only had about a 1 sq ft patch to cover, from water damage, so one can was plenty. In lieu of the hated box, it worked pretty well to make a rectangular shield of newspapers taped to the ceiling. I forgot it would drip like crazy for a minute afterward. I think the dripping helps create the texture, actually, like little stalactites.

All that said I'm reasonably happy with the result. The worst thing is the color is way off, but I suppose that can be painted.

Thanks so much for the review!

By: Rob Dove

Rob Dove — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:01:41 +0000

This product was a messy expensive can of crap Made such a mess and didn't cover near what it said Misleading advertising on the video

By: Kris Brower

Kris Brower — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:39:40 +0000

I have used the popcorn ceiling patch spray many times (hoping that it would get better with experience), and each can has a different spray pattern or no spray at all. I have had cans that shot out a solid stream, much of which never went more than 2 inches from the nozzle before it fell on the floor. There is no way to know if a can of this stuff will actually get to the ceiling, much less give any kind of spray pattern. Part of what did get to the ceiling made 1/2" wide snakes rather than a random spray pattern.

The coverage is never even close to the advertised number of square feet, and the can is empty before you can spit, so there is no way to take it back and show the store how poorly it sprayed.

The cost of this stuff is outrageous considering the quality and quantity of work you can do with it! I most certainly do not recommend the can that covers 2 SF--what a joke! The can that covers 6 SF is better, but only marginally. There ought to be an automatic refund for customer complaints!!

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:35:50 +0000

Thanks for the great review! I have a small patch to (<4 Sq Ft) and I'm about to use this stuff. I made a tent on the ceiling but I'm going to recheck everything before I pull the trigger. You are right about the video they use... They make it look easy.