We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Made primarily from joint compound, ceiling textures are used for a variety of aesthetic and acoustic reasons. When your ceiling finish is ...

While texture-painting a ceiling is not a solution for deep cracks, it is an attractive way to conceal light ones and add interest and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. After patching and ...

Popcorn ceilings began gaining popularity in the 1950s among homeowners and contractors alike. Contractors appreciated the easy spray-on method and the texture that hid imperfections, while homeowners ...

Q. The ceilings throughout our house are a rough textured surface. I think they're made by spraying a heavy textured material over the drywall ceiling construction. We would prefer a smoother ceiling.