Popcorn ceilings were popular decades ago, but today's homeowners often want them gone. Covering popcorn texture comes with some downsides, though.

Skim coating a popcorn ceiling is much easier and less expensive than scraping, but cutting corners can lead to major problems down the line.

Popcorn-textured ceilings are generally disliked by renters and homeowners, who often search for simple, mess-free ways to remove them. That said, you don't necessarily have to get rid of them ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of light on a white popcorn ceiling - MC Media/Shutterstock Even if you despise the look of them, removing popcorn ...

Q: My house was built in the 1960s and has popcorn ceilings. I read your article regarding drywalling over it, but I’m wondering if I can use ceiling tiles to do this? Also, since I don’t have a grid ...

Popcorn ceilings first rose to popularity in the 1940s and appeared for decades afterwards. Early models were later removed due to asbestos in the mixture, with laws enacted to change the materials ...

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 ...

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 ...