I really need to paint some ceilings in my house, but they have that popcorn/acoustic texture on them. Chat Icon If we were planning on staying here long term I would just have it removed, but for now I just want to paint it. Any tips? I know I need to get a roller cover with a longer nap, but do you have to do anything to the ceiling first? I'm not sure if the ceilings have ever been painted before so I'm afraid that when I try to paint it's going to be flaking off.