neuhaus
Senior Member
Popcorn is probably worse than concrete. It's not sealed plaster. Spray it with water and it scrapes off easy. The very hard part is getting seamless drywall joints on the ceiling.
I'm seldom seen orange peel walls in Canada. I dislike those more than popcorn ceilings. They apply quickly and it doesn't take much experience.
I used to live in the US and that wall finish, called knockdown drywall texture, is really popular there and drove me crazy whenever I see it. The corners are also rounded so that there is less labour in creating a perfect straight sharp corner. It looks like rustic stucco finish that belongs on an exterior of a Spanish-style building. It doesn’t age well as dirt and grime could accumulate or get trapped in the texture and the many crevices.
People rent because they don’t have the substantial down payment to purchase a home, and also some people prefer to rent because it makes their assets more liquid and allows more flexibility and ease when moving/relocating. Everyone has their own reasons to rent or buy, whether by choice, circumstances or necessity.