There’s a lot to love about older homes—the character! The quirks! The superior construction materials!—but one thing modern homeowners usually don’t like about an older home? The popcorn ceilings.
The home decor experts say popcorn ceilings are out of fashion, and even if you like the traditional style, you should get rid of it.
If you own a home with popcorn ceilings you’d like to get rid of (or maybe you were the one who added them 30 years ago and now regret that decision), it’s possible to remove the ceiling texture without getting a contractor involved, but there are some important steps and precautions you should take before going scraper-first at your ceiling.
We’ve gathered the best tips for how you can safely and cheaply get rid of those pesky popcorn ceilings yourself. Read on and find out how to do it by yourself and we hope that you will enjoy it!