Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to maintenance and and renovation decisions.

Nothing dates a home quite like popcorn ceilings. Mostly popular from the 1950s to the 1980s, the texture of popcorn ceilings usually feels shabby rather than unique. Plus, given their lack of ...

Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature perched above living rooms around ...

Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

Popcorn ceilings were a hot ticket in the 1960s and ’70s. Applying texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections without painting. However, the rough texture ...

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 ...

Popcorn ceilings hit their “heyday” in the 1970s and 1980s. Also known as an acoustic ceiling for its noise-dampening properties, popcorn ceilings were both an architectural choice. They made ...

Warning: The wrong cleaning supply or technique could irreparably damage these textured ceilings! Here’s how to clean a popcorn ceiling the right way. Love ’em or hate ’em, popcorn ceilings are a ...

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 ...