Right now, plenty of noise bombards your ears from all directions. In the art of building, soundproofing is one way to create a conducive and noise free environment. It is the task of shutting out, ...

Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to ...

A neighbor’s barking dog, a band practicing down the street or even a loud stereo or television in the next room all are potential sources of unwanted noise that could be disturbing. And the prospect ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The unique, textured look of a popcorn ceiling still graces the designs of many homes. Some homeowners embrace these ceilings, while others ...

NEW YORK --Last year, when my wife and I had to beg permission from our co-op board in Jackson Heights, Queens, to swap our one-bedroom apartment for a two-bedroom unit, only one thing stood between ...

Popcorn ceilings are ugly and drab, but ubiquitous in homes built from the 50's through the 80's. Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted feature. Popcorn ceiling is a spray-on ceiling ...

From metal mesh panels to concealed-suspension ceilings, here's our roundup of the latest acoustical ceiling and wall products. To improve design flexibility, Armstrong now offers its largest metal ...

While texture-painting a ceiling is not a solution for deep cracks, it is an attractive way to conceal light ones and add interest and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. After patching and ...