Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted feature.

Popcorn ceiling is a spray-on ceiling treatment that can hide ceiling imperfections and also provide noise reduction.

Check your local building codes and read up on what theEPAsays about asbestos before tampering with your ceiling.

Allow the ceiling to soak a few minutes then use a paint scraper to remove the popcorn texture.

Catch the old texture in plastic tray and dispose it.

Remove Popcorn Texture from Ceiling| Robert Cheal (YouTube)