We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings are the bane of today's fixer-upper homeowners.

While popcorn ceilings are no longer popular, many homes still feature them. Refresh your ceilings by painting them, but avoid these mistakes.

Narrator: If you are a fan of HGTV like me, this might look familiar to you. Popcorn ceilings! These eyesores are staples in many old homes and, therefore, star in many home renovation shows.