Popcorn ceilings are ugly and drab, but ubiquitous in homes built from the 50's through the 80's. Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted feature. Popcorn ceiling is a spray-on ceiling ...

Q: The walls in my living room have a textured, stuccolike finish. I want to smooth the walls by either plastering over the texture or by sanding it smooth. What do you think would be the easiest way ...

Removing textured “popcorn” ceilings is a time-consuming and messy task, but with a lot of elbow grease, smooth ceilings are within reach. Step 1: For ceilings installed prior to 1980, purchase an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when textured ceilings and walls were right on trend. They added visual interest to plain walls, and they were also great at ...

Q: Our church has a garden with a long, curving brick walk. Weeds and grass grow up between the bricks, making an unsightly mess. We thought of pulling and digging out the weeds, then spraying an ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

Q–The walls of a house we recently bought are finished with texture paint with a rough surface that we don`t like. We have consulted all sorts of authorities about how to remove the stuff so we can ...

Q. My home has textured ceilings in the living room and bedrooms, and the material has tested positive for asbestos. A home inspector I know says he removed his asbestos ceilings by himself and that ...