No one likes a popcorn ceiling, and skim coating is a great way to cover up that outdated texture. But there are some downsides to tackling this yourself.

We spoke with professional drywall finisher Lydia Crowder on the cheapest way to cover a popcorn ceiling. It all depends if ...

"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 ...

I have an original popcorn ceiling from 1964 in my apartment. I’m thinking of flattening it out. Anyone have any experience (or recommendations) on either (a) removing it (scraping it off) first and ...

Q: My house has popcorn ceilings. What should I do about them? A: So-called popcorn ceilings have a bumpy coating that was popular from the 1950s into the 1980s. Spraying on the texture spared ...

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 ...

A white popcorn ceiling and a ceiling vent. - ecbphotos/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings can give a room an outdated and unattractive appearance, ...

Part of truly turning a house into a home means adding the features that you love most — and getting rid of those you don't. While popcorn ceilings may offer an inexpensive way to dampen noise, for ...