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 ...

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

Even if you despise the look of them, removing popcorn ceilings can be a big undertaking that not everyone is up for. Between testing the ceiling for asbestos, moving or covering all of your furniture ...

"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 ...

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 Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos.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, ...

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 ...