Popcorn ceilings found their way into homes in the 1950s, and while they have definitely fallen out of favor, there are still millions of homes with textured ceilings that need to be cleaned. Follow ...
If your home or apartment was built between the 1950s and 1980s, there’s a good chance you have popcorn ceilings. This type of textured finish was a design staple for decades, thanks to its ability to ...
This tip is for those homeowners -- and I'm one of them -- cursed with popcorn ceilings. Popcorn belongs on a bucket on my lap in a movie theater. Why would anyone do that to a ceiling? But one of ...
As unique and practical as they are for covering imperfections, popcorn ceilings can be difficult to clean due to their delicate texture. With all of their tiny bumps, nooks, and crannies, these are ...
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How to remove a popcorn ceiling

Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling.
Q: I have a white popcorn ceiling and would like to clean or paint it. Can you help? A: These ceilings are difficult to clean or paint because the popcorn is generally quite soft and can be loosened ...
Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and ...
A popcorn ceiling, otherwise known as an acoustic ceiling, is a ceiling that’s been sprayed with a textured coating. A popular design element between the 1950s and the 1980s, the texture is useful for ...