A close-up image of a popcorn ceiling with a round lighting fixture - MC Media/Shutterstock Popcorn ceilings, though they were quite popular from the 1940s to the 1990s, are rather polarizing today.

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 ...

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