Many think the ceilings you have in your house is the one you are stuck with but that is not true. There are a lot of solutions to this today. Before tackling your old ceilings, first fix the leaking areas and cracks. After your ceiling is fixed and smoothed, look online for “pressed panels”. They are similar to the floor tiles that you can press and stick. They do make quick ceiling fixes.
The is a surface mounting system for popcorn ceilings which uses material like wood panels to cover an existing ceiling. Wood or metal can be directly nailed to an existing ceiling using special nails without fuss.
If you have a high ceiling, maybe, you might consider a drop ceiling. A drop ceiling is more than the bland white panels. They are offered in different woods, colors, and even metals. This makes for replacing damaged tiles much easier.
So in conclusion, changing the look of your ceiling can be quicker and easier than you thought.