LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Langdoc, a consumer advocate attorney, held an informational session today in Los Angeles regarding potential hazards to the homeowner relating to popcorn ceilings.

Q. We live in an older house with popcorn ceilings. I don’t like them and they are filthy in some places. Is there any way to improve this without a costly removal? A. Popcorn ceilings in older homes ...

If you're not in love with your popcorn ceiling, you're not alone. These ceilings were originally intended to dampen sound and cover imperfections, but today they are considered dated, difficult to ...

Could you advise about "popcorn" ceilings and whether they have asbestos in them? How do you get rid of them and is it expensive? We are thinking of buying a 1987 house that has these ceilings ...

Q: My husband and I live in a high-rise condo on Russian Hill in San Francisco, which we bought in 1975 and have updated over the years. However we have not tackled the popcorn ceiling problem. The ...

Q: Our home was built in 1971. After buying it, we hired a remodeling contractor to remove the popcorn ceilings. When he started the work, we asked if he was going to test for asbestos before starting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. These days, it's becoming much less common to see a popcorn ceiling, though there are still some out there. Popcorn ceilings were popular from ...

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