We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings were a popular house feature up until the late 1990s, due to their low-cost installation and the fact that they helped to ...
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Repairing a water damaged ceiling is intimidating, and even more so when working with a popcorn ceiling. Still, it's totally doable as long as you follow the proper procedure. To find out the correct ...
Q: I had a leak from my bathroom upstairs that stained the ceiling downstairs. The leak has been repaired, but my ceiling looks as if someone spilled coffee on it. I have an acoustical ceiling and ...
Q: There are a number of narrow cracks in my popcorn ceiling. Is there something I can inject into these cracks to repair them and restore the appearance of the ceiling? A: A number of products are ...
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How to remove a popcorn ceiling

Smooth over that old ceiling is easy.
If you live in an older home, you might be familiar with popcorn ceilings. Also known as acoustical stipple ceilings, they were once a popular choice for their ability to absorb sound and hide ...
An curved arrow pointing right. Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If you are a fan of HGTV like me, this might look familiar to you. Popcorn ceilings! These eyesores are staples in ...