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

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 ...

Ever glanced up and caught your popcorn ceiling looking like it's been chain-smoking in secret? Popcorn ceilings, while great at hiding imperfections and dampening sound, can be real dust and stain ...

Americans have a love-hate relationship with popcorn ceilings. Contractors like them because they’re easy to install with a sprayer and they hide imperfections. But homeowners loathe the cottage ...

Americans have a love-hate relationship with popcorn ceilings. Contractors like them because they're easy to install with a sprayer and they hide imperfections. But homeowners loathe the cottage ...

Nothing makes a home feel more dated than popcorn ceilings. These textured surfaces, popular in the mid-to-late-20th century, are now considered a major design nightmare. Not only are they ...

Plus, how to prevent chipping and stains on bluestone stairs. Send your home improvement questions to homerepair@globe.com. Q. We had a popcorn ceiling installed in our kitchen when we moved into our ...