Popcorn ceilings, which were a fixture in homes from the 1950s to ’70s, can make a space feel dated. Here's how you can update your home by scraping off ceiling popcorn yourself: First, test your ...

When learning how to remove popcorn ceilings, scrape a small test area first before committing to all the trouble of prepping the room. Try it dry first, then dampen it with water and try again. Some ...

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

Mike Holmes in house undergoing remodel, looking at the camera with a smirk. - Mike Pont/Getty Images With over 35 years of construction experience, Mike Holmes has seen his share of interior trends ...

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 Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos.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

"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 ...

Few things date your home more than ugly popcorn ceilings, also called stucco ceilings, but more accurately referred to as acoustic ceilings. Popcorn ceilings are bumpy with sprayed or painted on ...

Popcorn might be great at the movies, but it’s a detriment in the real estate market. Rob Johnson, a Realtor with Keller-Williams in Mesa, says popcorn ceilings — also called acoustic ceilings — are ...