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

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"You know what's a fun DIY weekend project? Scraping my popcorn ceilings!" said no one, ever. Between testing your popcorn ceilings for asbestos and enduring the subsequent avalanche of falling debris ...

Popcorn ceilings are a common type of ceiling finish in homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s and later. They were quick to install, making them an affordable option for finishing a ceiling.

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