Spray a 4-foot square of ceiling, wait 10 to 15 minutes and then test it with your scraper. It may take a few tries until you get a feel for the right moisture level.

Textured popcorn ceilings were somehow popular back in the 1960s and ‘70s, and surprisingly they’re still being applied today, especially in condominium complexes. The problem is people don’t seem to ...

You can remove a popcorn ceiling yourself, but it's not a casual DIY. Read our guide to decide whether to take on the job yourself or hire a professional.

Popcorn ceilings, which were a fixture in homes from the 1950s to ’70s, can make a space feel dated. Here's how you can update your home by scraping off ceiling popcorn yourself: First, test ...

Using a pump sprayer and warm water, light mist a 5’ x 5’ section of the popcorn ceiling. Let sit 20 minutes or so. Using your wide scraper, begin scraping the damp popcorn off of the ceiling.

Popcorn ceilings are ugly and drab, but ubiquitous in homes built from the 50's through the 80's. Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted fe ...

Ask the Carpenter: Getting rid of popcorn and swirl ceilings Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard also tackles a question on shower leaks and hears a reader’s suggestion for used paint.