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12 Tips on How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the ’60s and ’70s. Applying texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick ...
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 ...
With their many ridges and grooves, popcorn ceilings have a habit of accumulating dust over time, which not only makes surfaces look dingey but also compromises air quality. There are a few routes to ...
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 ...
When it is time to repair a popcorn-textured ceiling, a little detective work is the first course of action. Step 1: Determine what caused the damage to the ceiling and repair it. There is no need to ...
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 ...
Popcorn ceilings can be a drag, especially when they ruin your kitchen's aesthetic. Rather than scraping the whole thing off, try this cover-up.
Removing textured “popcorn” ceilings is a time-consuming and messy task, but with a lot of elbow grease, smooth ceilings are within reach. Step 1: For ceilings installed prior to 1980, purchase an ...
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 ...