Popcorn ceilings, the nubby bane of many homeowners, became popular after World War II. They were easy to create, added interest to a room, and covered minor flaws in the ceiling. Scraping the texture ...

Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

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1. Polystyrene ceiling tiles are available at hardware stores and look just like the real thing. To weather them, paint them in dark grey water-based paint and leave to dry. 2. Apply craft paint in ...

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LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue have sent a safety message out to homeowners about the dangers of using polystyrene ceiling tiles following a house fire in Burnley. Firefighters were called to a house in ...