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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 ...
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 ...
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.