Q: I live in a house that has stippled ceilings throughout. This was put on several years ago to hide flaws. Is there a way to get rid of this texture so I can have smooth ceilings? -- Doug ...

Smooth over that old ceiling is easy.

Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and easy on the eyes.

Are you renovating your home and thinking about what to do with the ceilings? If your ceilings have texture, you may wonder whether they are popcorn ceilings or another finish entirely. There is a ...

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I’ve lost count of the questions I’ve answered. It’s in the tens of thousands over the past 28 years. Most questions are pretty straightforward, and the answers are somewhat obvious. However, every ...