Probably the easiest, and messiest, way to get rid of popcorn ceilings is to scrape it off. This only works on unpainted ceilings and the process is almost identical to procuring samples for testing.

They were the height of fashion in the 1950s and 1960s, but well into the 21st century, people are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. If you look up to see one of these heavily textured, ...

The video's creator, Susana, shared in the post that her husband managed to scrape off the "popcorn" finish by first spraying hot water on the ceiling, evenly, for 15 minutes up to three or four ...

If you're sick of looking at your popcorn ceilings, then you can give them a makeover without having to scrape the texture off of them and making a mess.

Spray sections of the ceiling with water so the popcorn comes off easily with a stiff putty knife. Smart scrapers hold a bucket underneath so not all the debris falls on the floor. Popcorn comes in ...

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.

I have an original popcorn ceiling from 1964 in my apartment. I’m thinking of flattening it out. Anyone have any experience (or recommendations) on either (a) removing it (scraping it off) first and ...

Dust and dirt can make a popcorn ceiling into more of an eyesore. Here's how to clean it without ruining the finish.

Today, they’ve become a must-do renovation. Option No. 1 is to scrape it off by hand — doable if there’s a relatively small area, but messy.