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Before you do anything else, test your ceiling for asbestos. Popcorn ceilings gained popularity from the 1950s to the1980s because the texture helped soundproof rooms and acted as a fire retardant.

Dealing with your popcorn ceilings means either removing or covering it. You can scrape it, cover it with drywall or skim coat to create a new texture right over those ugly bumps.

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Removing the asbestos popcorn is, as you have suggested, not a good option. The ceiling has been painted several times, but it's still popcorn. We raised the possibility of drywall.

We turned their handiwork into this step-by-step guide to removing your popcorn ceiling. Step 1: Test Your Popcorn Ceilings for Asbestos Before you do anything else, test your ceiling for asbestos.

Moistening the ceiling will make it easier to scrape and prevent dusting when removing the popcorn. Allow the ceiling to soak for about 15 minutes before scraping.