Nothing makes a home feel more dated than popcorn ceilings. These textured surfaces, popular in the mid-to-late-20th century, are now considered a major design nightmare. Not only are they ...

"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 ...

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 These ceilings are difficult to clean, outdated, and susceptible to damage.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

Peeling popcorn ceiling may be more than just an aesthetic issue. Learn why your popcorn ceiling might be flaking off and how ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Popcorn ceilings were popular from the 1950s all the way up the 1980s, though. Walker, who’s the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings, otherwise known as cottage cheese ceilings, may seem like a relic of the past. Yet they're still present throughout various ...

Margaret Wack is a freelance writer covering home improvement, personal finance and other topics. She has written for brands and publications including Angi, Homeadvisor, Thumbtack, WSJ Buy Side, US ...