In article . net,
EL wrote:


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.

Popcorn may also have been used for 'acoustical' reasons.

It does wonders to cut down on 'echo', "boxiness", in a room with hard
floors, not alot of furniture, and 'resonant' dimensions.

Popcorn on the ceiling is actually better at this than carpet on the floor.