Popcorn ceilings found their way into homes in the 1950s, and while they have definitely fallen out of favor, there are still millions of homes with textured ceilings that need to be cleaned. Follow ...

If your home or apartment was built between the 1950s and 1980s, there’s a good chance you have popcorn ceilings. This type of textured finish was a design staple for decades, thanks to its ability to ...

This tip is for those homeowners -- and I'm one of them -- cursed with popcorn ceilings. Popcorn belongs on a bucket on my lap in a movie theater. Why would anyone do that to a ceiling? But one of ...

Kitchen ceilings can be degreased with solutions made of dish soap, vinegar, baking soda, and commercial degreasers. If you have popcorn or textured ceilings, avoid using vinegar and be cautious when ...

Q: I have a white popcorn ceiling and would like to clean or paint it. Can you help? A: These ceilings are difficult to clean or paint because the popcorn is generally quite soft and can be loosened ...

Everybody loves popcorn with a movie. Nobody wants popcorn on their ceilings. Like cork walls, mirror tiles and avocado- green shag carpet, acoustic ceiling texture was all the rage in the 1970s and ...

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

A popcorn ceiling, otherwise known as an acoustic ceiling, is a ceiling that's been sprayed with a textured coating. A popular design element between the 1950s and the 1980s, the texture is useful for ...

Editor -- Tara Aronson wrote about a way to clean popcorn ceilings in homes ("Roll your way to clean 'popcorn'-type ceilings," Oct. 5). She needs to warn readers not to do this if the ceiling has ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The unique, textured look of a popcorn ceiling still graces the designs of many homes. Some homeowners embrace these ceilings, while others ...

A. If the popcorn does not melt, try a mild solution of 1 part bleach and 5 parts water. If that does not work, and the ceiling can take painting, paint the stain with clear shellac, then a thin coat ...