Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling.

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 your ...

QDEAR BARRY: My home was built in 1978 and has "popcorn" ceiling texture in most rooms, some of which is peeling and cracking. I began to scrape off the material, but then became concerned about ...