Here are all my #DIY tips for popcorn ceiling removal! 1- Safety first! Popcorn ceilings on homes older than 1980 are likely to contain asbestos. It is always worth testing before removal. Even if your home is newer than 1980, (like ours was) you should always wear a resperator and eyewear. I was dumb and didn’t because this was years ago and it tested negative for asbestos and i didn’t realize there are still harmful particulates in it! So do as I say, not as I do! 2) Popcorn ceiling removal is