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 ...

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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Popcorn ceilings may not be as common in new builds today, but plenty of homes still have them, especially older ones. They can ...

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 ...

Of all the unpopular building trends that still linger around some older homes and apartments, popcorn ceilings are probably at the top. It might even make you wonder why homes have popcorn ceilings ...