Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling.

Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature perched above living rooms around ...

"You know what's a fun DIY weekend project? Scraping my popcorn ceilings!" said no one, ever. Between testing your popcorn ceilings for asbestos and enduring the subsequent avalanche of falling debris ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings are one of those things that have haunted homeowners for the better part of a century. For a time, they were a popular choice ...

Part of truly turning a house into a home means adding the features that you love most — and getting rid of those you don't. While popcorn ceilings may offer an inexpensive way to dampen noise, for ...