topic Re: Popcorn Ceiling in Home

Popcorn Ceiling

Twins Mom — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:19:49 GMT

In many neighbourhood blogs individuals want to get rid of popcorn ceiling or talk negatively about it. I frankly find it attractive since it's interesting and not just blah. If a home has not had good taping, its definitely better than staring at imperfections.

I must note, my feelings are based on knowing there is no asbestos involved.

Any insight? Am I crazy to keep?

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Kachina624 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:25:32 GMT

My ceilings have always been rougher than the walls but not exactly popcorn. They don't bother me a bit. It amuses me the way people get all worked up about their ceilings. I don't think they make them in new construction nowdays.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:27:45 GMT

@Twins Mom I agree with you. I see nothing wrong with a "popcorn" ceiling. To me it gives texture to an otherwise bland space. In fact, when we painted our bedroom ceiling in our house 40+ years ago we used a textured paint to give that affect. Certainly not a deal breaker like many shows/real estate ads would have us believe.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:25:35 GMT

My house has popcorn ceilings in every room except for the kitchen and baths. I intend to keep it that way. Mine has been treated with glitter so it sparkles and I love it.

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On It — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:26:09 GMT

Popcorn ceilings do not bother me. I think the disdain was invented by HGTV on their house hunting tours. The audiences bought into this must be a bad thing.

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tampalady — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:58:25 GMT

My home is 26 years old, has popcorn ceilings. Everyone in my village is removing it. I looked into it but it is messy. You have to remove everything from walls, cover all of your furniture, etc. My DH hates people in the home and keeps telling me "not now". Not sure if it will ever happen.

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Reever — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:13:09 GMT

@tampalady wrote:
My home is 26 years old, has popcorn ceilings. Everyone in my village is removing it. I looked into it but it is messy. You have to remove everything from walls, cover all of your furniture, etc. My DH hates people in the home and keeps telling me "not now". Not sure if it will ever happen.

No one can afford housing renovations at this junction not with inflation and a near certain recession looming. Hold tight to your money as it could get very bad in America Im sad to report. Your husband probably is reading the financial papers.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:27:48 GMT

@Reever What do you mean "no one"? I know a few people who HAVE and CAN afford home rennovations. Where do you get your info that "no one" can afford something? You are 100% wrong.

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granddi — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:44:29 GMT

@Reever wrote:
@tampalady wrote:
My home is 26 years old, has popcorn ceilings. Everyone in my village is removing it. I looked into it but it is messy. You have to remove everything from walls, cover all of your furniture, etc. My DH hates people in the home and keeps telling me "not now". Not sure if it will ever happen.

No one can afford housing renovations at this junction not with inflation and a near certain recession looming. Hold tight to your money as it could get very bad in America Im sad to report. Your husband probably is reading the financial papers.

@Reever I read the financial news and tell my husband what he needs to know. Ha Ha just razzing you.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:50:30 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Reever What do you mean "no one"? I know a few people who HAVE and CAN afford home rennovations. Where do you get your info that "no one" can afford something? You are 100% wrong.

Really? This is a discussion board not a court of law. I think people understood the gist of what was said but apparently not you. smh

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:16:43 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud What the heck are you talking about? Makes no sense.

I replied to what Sooner said, nothing else. Obviously you didn't understand that. Over and out.

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GenXmuse — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:23:43 GMT

Designers were also telling people that ceiling fans were tacky and had no place in proper design which is ludicrous too!

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:47:53 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud What the heck are you talking about? Makes no sense.

I replied to what Sooner said, nothing else. Obviously you didn't understand that. Over and out.

First - you tagged Reever in your post which means you were responding to her

Second - Sooner hasn't posted on this thread

Third - You're clearly strung too tight

Re: Popcorn Ceiling

Snowpuppy — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:13:15 GMT

I have textured ceilings, similar to stucco but not as rough.

Popcorn ceilings can be a DIY removal to make it affordable if you're handy. It's similar to stripping wallpaper.

Texture can cover a lot of imperfections so be prepared to patch, tape and sandpaper as needed.

I LOVE @SilleeMee 's idea of adding some sparkle! I had some glow in the dark stars on DS's bedroom ceiling when he was little.

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Tribesters — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:23:00 GMT

@SilleeMee We built our home & had the popcorn ceilings sprayed on with glitter! I love them!

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Tribesters — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:24:47 GMT

@Twins Mom Finally! I thought I was the only one that still loved popcorn ceilings!

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Flatbush — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:49:42 GMT

Nope, don't like them. I did not have them removed, but had them covered up. Cannot even see a hint of them and it was was cheaper and no mess !

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CoffeeNut — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:36:57 GMT

Our home has popcorn ceilings and I'm happy with it and actually prefer it. Hides any imperfections and I like how it looks.

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ECBG — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:23:18 GMT

Usually a popcorn ceiling can give a clue to the age of an home.

These ceilings are as "hard as the dickens" to repaint.

I personally wasn't fond of them and they were in our apartment when we were first married.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:26:08 GMT

We have popcorn ceilings and it doesnt bother me at all. I barely look at my ceilings, only to dust fans and light fixtures.