How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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They were highly professional and explained to me the source of the mold and the measures they took to prevent its recurrence.
Right Touch Restoration Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2025
I was very happy with the results.
Dothan Home Repair LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
The work was excellent and the customer assistance was excellent Thank again. Ida Jackson
Southern Style Fence & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in October 2023
Very prompt, professional, great job at reasonable cost. I highly recommend this company
B&D Enterprises
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Reviewed in February 2023
I couldn't be more pleased with the results of my cabinets. We were able to use some of existing doors in kitchen and replaced the doors in the bathrooms and laundry room. The work was exquisite and I loved the color. The prep work to ensure no overspray occurred was tedious and...
Quality Cabinet Coatings
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Reviewed in November 2022
Was very knowledgeable. Took his time testing and devising a plan to remove mold from a 50sqft area of my kitchen! Has been a few months and no more growth, plus he did another inspection just to make sure it wasnâ t coming back. Highly recommend!
McLean Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2021
Wonderful!! Very professional. My client was impressed with the work.
Service Pro We Get It Done, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
The gutters turned out beautiful. You really don't even know they are there except for the down spouts. Waiting for rain to test them out. The installers were professional and polite. We are very pleased with the whole process.
Hathcock Home Services Co., Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
This house was wired weird, switches located in odd places. Wiring that had been messed with by a non professional. I had a kitchen light that would blink off and then come back on. The connections to the light had been checked and found to be fine so the problem had to be further along in the...
Vinson Plumbing & Electric
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Reviewed in March 2014
Three men showed up at the appointed time and worked over eight hours. They moved the furniture, cleaned the tile, sealed the grout and fan dried the floor. Then they replaced the furniture exactly as it was. While they had heavy equipment, they also cleaned by hand where necessary and...
Veterans Cleaning Solutions, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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