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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.
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 ...
If your home has popcorn ceilings, the chances are good that you've considered removing them. Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos. Luckily, ...
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 ...
Although they often get a bad rap, there are several things to appreciate about popcorn ceilings. For example, the texture hides dents, cracks, and other blemishes, and they are highly effective at ...
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 ...
Few things date your home more than ugly popcorn ceilings, also called stucco ceilings, but more accurately referred to as acoustic ceilings. Popcorn ceilings are bumpy with sprayed or painted on ...
Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and ...