Popcorn ceilings were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s and commonly used in new home construction through the 1990s. Although popcorn ceilings do have some benefits, they are outdated, collect dust ...

Q: I have that popcorn type ceiling and want to paint it. What is best, latex semi-gloss or flat? -- Jan A: I like semi-gloss. It tends to repel smoke, dust and other forms of pollution better than ...

Q:We have a "popcorn" ceiling that hasn't been painted for more than two decades, and, although it looks fairly stable, it seems to be dropping powder, which we fear could be asbestos. We would like ...

Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature perched above living rooms around ...

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 These ceilings are difficult to clean, outdated, and susceptible to damage.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 ...

With their many ridges and grooves, popcorn ceilings have a habit of accumulating dust over time, which not only makes surfaces look dingey but also compromises air quality. There are a few routes to ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Americans have a love-hate relationship with popcorn ceilings. Contractors like them because they’re easy to install with a sprayer and they hide imperfections. But homeowners ...