Popcorn ceilings found their way into homes in the 1950s, and while they have definitely fallen out of favor, there are still millions of homes with textured ceilings that need to be cleaned. Follow ...

If your home or apartment was built between the 1950s and 1980s, there’s a good chance you have popcorn ceilings. This type of textured finish was a design staple for decades, thanks to its ability to ...

Ever glanced up and caught your popcorn ceiling looking like it's been chain-smoking in secret? Popcorn ceilings, while great at hiding imperfections and dampening sound, can be real dust and stain ...

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

This tip is for those homeowners -- and I'm one of them -- cursed with popcorn ceilings. Popcorn belongs on a bucket on my lap in a movie theater. Why would anyone do that to a ceiling? But one of ...

Although they often get a bad rap, there are several things to appreciate about popcorn ceilings. For example, the texture hides dents, cracks, and other blemishes, and they are highly effective at ...

Q. We live in an older house with popcorn ceilings. I don’t like them and they are filthy in some places. Is there any way to improve this without a costly removal? A. Popcorn ceilings in older homes ...

If you have one or more popcorn ceilings in your home, you understand how difficult it can be to maintain and clean this type of material. This style of ceiling design, known for its textured ...

When you grow tired of your ugly popcorn ceilings, you may think that your only option is to remove them. These ceilings are difficult to clean, outdated, and susceptible to damage. However, instead ...

A. If the popcorn does not melt, try a mild solution of 1 part bleach and 5 parts water. If that does not work, and the ceiling can take painting, paint the stain with clear shellac, then a thin coat ...