Hoping this post is appropriate for this particular subreddit.


First Photo :

(Context)
I think it's safe to assume that dermatillomania was the foundation of why I started picking my wall as the orange latex paint became tiresome to my eyes. Yes, I'm seeking treatment.

(The Relevant Part)
I was considering a sander to repair this wall after a few minutes of research, but I'm here requesting for help since I have no basic knowledge of home maintenance.
I'd like some necessary information on what I should do step-by-step before I come close to thinking about painting over it.


Second Photo :

This is the non-peeled wall beside the last one, identical to the other two walls in the rectangular bedroom. I want to paint over this too, but its surface is not completely flat, so I was wondering what would be best to keep it leveled?


Third Photo :

Classical unpainted popcorn ceiling. I'll miss it once I figure the best method to remove it. I'm considering scraping it off after vacating the room and damping it with a garden hose, but then again I have zero knowledge on home maintenance, so I rather not trust myself.



Assuming I need equipment I don't have, here are my standards :

Budget Friendly (Quality exceeds price)

Definitely will edit this area to provide more information on what's ideal for me after I read through a few comments.




I appreciate the time you spent to read this, so I hope you can come together with the others to figure out the best methods to tackle my problems. Please feel free to ask any questions, so I can provide more information to help.

So, what do I do?