I noticed that in most houses, the ceilings of the rooms have those white powdery rugged or bumpy stuff on them. Why don't they just make the ceilings flat and smooth? What is the purpose of that white powdery bumpy stuff on our ceilings? When i touch them they just crack and fall down creating a mess on the ground.
2007-05-29 05:25:05 · 8 answers · asked by calvin_0416 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Popcorn ceilings are used for two reasons:
-they are cheap
-But, mostly it is because they stop echoes and absorb some sound. It is kinda like in schools and big buildings, they have holes in their ceilings to take away some sound.
2007-05-29 05:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a 'blown ceiling' and I hate them. It is the cheapest and fastest way to cover ceilings - that's why so many builders use it.
Flat ceilings are near impossible to get with sheet rock. Ceilings need some kind of texture to cover blemishes. I would prefer anything but the blown ceilings.
It can be easily removed but is quite a mess. Simply wet it using a spray bottle of water (perhaps add a couple DROPS of liquid dish soap) then scrap gently with a 4-5" flat blade scraper. Prepare for a mess.
2007-05-29 05:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually called a popcorn ceiling and they are usually applied with a sprayer. It's done because it's alot cheaper and quicker to popcorn a ceiling than it is to properly sand and finish the ceiling. I've rarely seen them crack and fall down. You may want to apply a proper primer and then repaint the ceilings.
2007-05-29 05:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by I'manalienfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popcorn ceilings were in style for years. It just added a decorative finish to the surface. The trend now is "knockdown". The texture is sprayed on and then, before drying, a trowel is used to flatten the mixture. It's all a matter of taste. Swirls were also popular for quite a while.
2007-05-29 05:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't need to tell you what they are since others have. But I do have an idea for getting rid of them.
Having your popcorn removed can be expensive because of the possibility of asbestos.
My cousin just covered all of her ceilings with bead board and then put crown molding around the edges. It's absolutely beautiful!
Just an idea...
2007-05-29 06:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by momofthree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 23:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do make ceilings flat and smooth. what you are talking about is kinda late 60's early 70's for the mos part.
like you i think they are terrible. ever try to paint one of these so called 'pop-corn' ceilings?
2007-05-29 05:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats called a popcorn ceiling or knock down or textured ceiling and it is just for looks and I agree it is just a mess and I have removed most of mine
2007-05-29 05:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by JimmyC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋