Q:We have a "popcorn" ceiling that hasn't been painted for more than two decades, and, although it looks fairly stable, it seems to be dropping powder, which we fear could be asbestos. We would ...

Those little popcorn points in the ceiling will spray paint all over the place. Wear a dust mask, safety goggles and also cover your hair. A long-sleeved old T-shirt would be wise to wear, also.

Few things date your home more than ugly popcorn ceilings, also called stucco ceilings, but more accurately referred to as acoustic ceilings. Popcorn ceilings are bumpy with sprayed or painted on ...

When you're painting a whole room, the ceiling should come first.

The popcorn effect—so called for its resemblance to America’s favorite fluffy snack—is the result of loose particulat ...

Q: I have a popcorn ceiling that has been stained a rust and oil color when a cast-iron pipe leaked. The ceiling is more than 40 years old but is still in perfect condition. I do not know whether ...