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Textured Ceilings
 These days, most people want to remove popcorn ceiling texture from their homes.
 Popcorn ceiling texture was very popular from the late 50s to early 80s, but then fell out of favor, when people realized that such ceilings are hard to maintain, become dust traps and often contain asbestos.
Besides, most realtors now say that the dated look of ceiling texture "popcorn" negatively affects a house's value, causing prospective buyers to negotiate down.
Nevertheless, there are some people who still love the look of a popcorn texture ceiling and, more importantly, the reasons for installing it are still valid - it hides many surface flaws and is a great alternative to replacing drywall. Plus, acoustic ceilings are often helpful for noise insulation, and can add a cosy feeling to a room.
NOTE: There are also other ways to texture a ceiling that provide similar benefits and more durability - the most popular ones are mud swirl ceiling texture, knockdown ceiling texture, or orange peel ceiling texture.
 A special acoustic sprayer is required to apply ceiling texture "popcorn" - the job is messy, so the entire room must be covered with plastic - walls, floors and furniture. Other textures can be applied by hand, so the mess is more controlled.
After applying ceiling texture "popcorn", some homeowners choose to add a light sprinkling of gold or silver flakes to dress up the "fifth wall".
 Painting a popcorn ceiling is usually only possible by spraying - even specialized roller covers can sometimes strip the texture down to the drywall. Painting ceiling texture like mud swirl can be safely done with a roller, however spraying often produces a more even coverage.
 Popcorn ceiling repair is tricky, because the larger the damage area, the more difficult it is to match the existing ceiling texture pattern.
With other ceiling textures, repair is usually easier, but not completely foolproof. With all textures, it's usually necessary to repaint the entire ceiling, or the repaired area will stand out.
If your house was built prior to 1979, your "popcorn" contains asbestos. So if you want to safely and legally remove "popcorn" from ceiling, you should hire an asbestos abatement company to do the work. Your second option is to apply a fresh coat of "popcorn" over the existing asbestos ceiling texture.
 In newer homes, you can safely do the job yourself, but it's better to use a professional who can remove popcorn ceiling texture without damaging the drywall, smooth out the ceiling and prepare it for painting.
Removing ceiling texture like orange peel or knockdown is usually done by skim coating it with joint compound.
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