The Family Handyman on MSN

How to remove a popcorn ceiling

Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling. First, try ...
Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to maintenance and and renovation decisions.
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 ...
Peeling popcorn ceiling may be more than just an aesthetic issue. Learn why your popcorn ceiling might be flaking off and how ...
Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how to add texture to walls and ceilings in a ...
If you purchase a home, some of the design choices that you inherit may seem strange. For example, why do homes have popcorn ceilings? The odd texture creates some problems for homeowners, like ...
Warning: The wrong cleaning supply or technique could irreparably damage these textured ceilings! Here’s how to clean a popcorn ceiling the right way. Love ’em or hate ’em, popcorn ceilings are a ...
It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function. “The pro is that they give you speedy access to your plumbing, ductwork ...
Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...
In the 1987 Coen Brothers film Raising Arizona, H.I. McDunnough (Nicolas Cage) is fighting for his life against a home intruder (John Goodman). Raising his clasped hands in the air to bring them down ...
The HOMAX® brand today launched its new Homax PRO GRADE® Wall & Ceiling Texture, making tough tasks easier with a clog-resistant formula. The formula offerings include two-in-one wall and ceiling ...