Removing coving adhesive from ceiling

Hi Zach, If you dampen the cove adhesive down repeatedly it should soften after 10-15 mins , you are then best to scrape with a 4" sharp handled scraper easily bought from ebay/amazon.

Hi Zach, I've found using a wallpaper steamer will work,hold the steamer on the area of adhesive for 2-3 mins to soften the adhesive a little then using a long handled bladed scraper, put plenty of muscle in and try and remove the adhesive, this will probably take 2 or 3 goes but you'll get there! You've got to remember the adhesive wasn't designed to be removed! failing this using a sturdy scraper or wide, lightweight bolster and hammer, carefully, will work, placing the scraper or bolster right up to the adhesive pointing slightly towards the ceiling and hammer, the 'blob' of adhesive, this should come off in one lump! Good luck. Regards. David

Hi. Depending if the adhesive is waterproof or not you can soak it to soften it first. If its waterproof adhesive I'd advise a heavy duty blade scraper and plenty of elbow grease, Lastly if its really difficult a hammer and bolster but this method would require filling or plastering.

Bit of careful elbow grease,