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How to remove a popcorn ceiling

Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling. First, try scraping a dry area of the ceiling with your drywall knife. If ...
If you're not in love with your popcorn ceiling, you're not alone. These ceilings were originally intended to dampen sound and cover imperfections, but today they are considered dated, difficult to ...
"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 learning how to remove popcorn ceilings, scrape a small test area first before committing to all the trouble of prepping the room. Try it dry first, then dampen it with water and try again. Some ...
If your home has popcorn ceilings, the chances are good that you've considered removing them. Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos. Luckily, ...
A couple have stunned internet users by revealing how they got rid of their "popcorn" ceiling, without spending too much time on the project or breaking the bank. It's common knowledge that home ...
A TikTok video of a popcorn ceiling removal shared on the app has been dubbed "the most satisfying video," by its viewers. After reaching popularity heights in the 1970s, popcorn ceilings have been ...
"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 ...