"EL" wrote in message
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Popcorn, or any other texture, is used to cover up the poor quality of
the job done by the dry wall contractor. A good contractor can produce
a smooth flat surface. A lousy one uses pop corn, or some other texture
to hide his mistakes.

My ceilings were perfect under the popcorn. YMMV A few nicks from scraping
had to be spackled in the first room, then we got better at removing it. I
have no idea why people like the stuff. It is very difficult to paint. The
only benefit is that it will diffuse harsh light. They even had that crap
in our kitchen and the dining room with crown molding.