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 ...

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

Back in the 1970s, popcorn ceilings -- sprayed-on surfaces that looked like cottage cheese -- were everywhere. But tastes change, and yesterday's popcorn ceiling may not be the look you want today.