Popcorn ceilings, the nubby bane of many homeowners, became popular after World War II. They were easy to create, added interest to a room, and covered minor flaws in the ceiling. Scraping the texture ...

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Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...