Spray-on acoustic ceiling finishes, including popcorn texture, manufactured prior to 1980 may contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. If you think your ceiling may contain asbestos, it’s important ...

Key Takeaways Removing and replacing popcorn ceilings typically ranges from $1 to $3 per square foot or $900 to $2,600. Popcorn ceiling removal costs can vary significantly due to factors such as ...

Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the ’60s and ’70s. Applying texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections with no painting required ...

Read more, get estimates in your area Two Home Advisor websites have more information on popcorn ceilings. A primer and average removal cost , bit.ly/1FxN0Hd More about asbestos removal , bit.ly ...

Popcorn ceiling removal might not seem dangerous at first glance, but looks can be deceiving. Safety should always come first, especially if your home was built before the 1980s.

The best way to remove a popcorn ceiling finish is simply to scrape it off. By Norman Becker and P.E. Published: Jan 30, 2007 7:00 PM EST Media Platforms Design Team ...

Or you can do it yourself for about $50. Here’s how in five relatively easy steps: Step 1 - Test for Asbestos Spray-on acoustic ceiling finishes, including popcorn texture, manufactured prior to 1980 ...

Asbestos-removal companies remove residue by wetting the ceiling and using negative-pressure machines that put the room under vacuum. Expect to pay at least $1,200 per room.

Then, scrape the popcorn texture off of the ceiling with a drywall knife 8 to 12 inches wide. Stand on a ladder to do the scraping, or work from the floor using a drywall knife attached to a pole.

— Frank D.Vincent, Ohio A: Frank, Usually I remove textured or "popcorn" ceilings rather than try to cover them. The process is fairly simple, but things can get a little messy.

One painter's popcorn ceiling removal has filled TikTok's satisfaction cravings with just one viral video. The clip has been viewed over five million times in just two days.