Are your shoulders still sore?

First...THERE IS NO ASBESTOS. Repeat, NO Asbestos. House was built in 1996. Please don't bring it up. Thank you.

Ok, back to the discussion. We're having a pro do most of our popcorn ceilings and paint them, but we need our small kitchen done now, long story, and painter can't get started till fall.

We plan to spray the ceiling with warm water, then use a wide flat scraper, held at a flattish angle. Lots of plastic sheeting and dry vac standing by.

The problem.

Hubby had his shoulder replaced and I'm a wimp with little upper arm strength. But I'm willing.

How bad is it? We have a very small space to do. Did you do it in one felled swoop? Take breaks? Clean up as you go? Any regrets? Advice?

I'm ALL EARS!