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 ...

Popcorn ceilings may not be as common in new builds today, but plenty of homes still have them, especially older ones. They can look surprisingly good when they're well cared for, so it's no surprise ...

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 like ...

"You know what's a fun DIY weekend project? Scraping my popcorn ceilings!" said no one, ever. Between testing your popcorn ceilings for asbestos and enduring the subsequent avalanche of falling debris ...

Popcorn ceilings, no matter how you feel about them, have benefits. They help to absorb sound, hide imperfections, and can actually look good in a home, depending on its style. Since builders have ...

Q: I have that popcorn type ceiling and want to paint it. What is best, latex semi-gloss or flat? -- Jan A: I like semi-gloss. It tends to repel smoke, dust and other forms of pollution better than ...