Q. We live in an older house with popcorn ceilings. I don’t like them and they are filthy in some places. Is there any way to improve this without a costly removal? A. Popcorn ceilings in older homes ...

Q: Our home was built in 1971. After buying it, we hired a remodeling contractor to remove the popcorn ceilings. When he started the work, we asked if he was going to test for asbestos before starting ...

Q: My husband and I live in a high-rise condo on Russian Hill in San Francisco, which we bought in 1975 and have updated over the years. However we have not tackled the popcorn ceiling problem. The ...

If you're not in love with your popcorn ceiling, you're not alone. These ceilings were originally intended to dampen sound and cover imperfections, but today they are considered dated, difficult to ...

Q: I would like to get rid our popcorn ceiling, which contains 2 to 3 percent asbestos. We plan to cover the cathedral living room ceiling with paneling. The bedrooms are in no danger of being ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Langdoc, a consumer advocate attorney, held an informational session today in Los Angeles regarding potential hazards to the homeowner relating to popcorn ceilings.

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 ...

We now know the source of the asbestos found in a Jacksonville high-rise, and it’s something that could be in your living room right now. After a fire displaced about 200 people in HUD-subsidized high ...

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 ...

During the second half of the 20 th century, popcorn ceilings were considered mainstays in homes. Not only did these types of textured ceilings offer visual interest, but they were also considered a ...