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 ...

Popcorn ceilings are ugly and drab, but ubiquitous in homes built from the 50's through the 80's. Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted feature. Popcorn ceiling is a spray-on ceiling ...

A close up of a popcorn ceiling covered in black dust and a light fixture. - Lost_in_the_Midwest/Shutterstock Despite some overly enthusiastic (some would say ...

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 Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos.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

Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and easy on the eyes.

Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling. First, try scraping a dry area of the ceiling with your drywall knife. If ...