When it is time to repair a popcorn-textured ceiling, a little detective work is the first course of action. Step 1: Determine what caused the damage to the ceiling and repair it. There is no need to ...

Q. We recently purchased an older home which is basically in good condition, but needs paint, a new roof and minor plumbing repairs. We cannot afford to hire professionals, so we are undertaking ...

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 ...

Dear Henri: I just bought and moved into a cute little house with only one problem: It has textured ceilings with patches missing here and there. I think they call it popcorn. A painter gave me a huge ...

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Mark repoints a fieldstone foundation; Mauro smooths over a textured ceiling. Mark repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation and shares an important lesson about water management on the outside of ...

Flaking and cracking plaster are relatively minor maintenance items, but when the plaster starts to sag or "belly" out from a ceiling, it indicates deeper problems that require your full attention If ...

From proper framing and taping techniques to understanding textures, here are some tips to help you through drywall repair.

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 ...