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How to remove a popcorn ceiling

Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling.
Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to ...
Q: Our home was built in 1970 and has a textured ceiling and paneled walls in the living room. We started to remove the old paneling, but this caused some of the ceiling texture to be scraped off.
Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and ...
Remodeling your kitchen sounds exciting, but chances are good the changes are going to be somewhat permanent. Here's what to ...
The inside of your closet is an oft-forgotten space that deserves as much attention as bedroom walls. Make it aesthetic with ...
Designers and paint experts reveal why colour capping is set to be one of the biggest decorating trends of 2026.
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The New Paint Trend Designers Love

The new paint trend designers love is "color capping." Here's why the pros are obsessed with it, plus how to incorporate it ...
From paint to light fixtures, these 12 Joanna Gaines–inspired ceiling ideas prove that the most stylish upgrade might be ...
Pantone announced its 2026 Color of the Year. Real estate agents, brokers share their pro takes on this color for home sales.
"Painting the ceiling a half-shade lighter than the walls draws the eye upward and makes ceilings feel higher. This small ...
One of the most fun paint moments in Alex’s place is the striped threshold between the dining room and the living room; he ...