Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</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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Very professional and clean, came in at 1/2 the price of another local plumbing company.
Brasher Plumbing Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
He was professional and answered all my questions. He finished in great time and everything looked beautiful! Will definitely recommend and hire him for any other plumbing I need done.
Plumbing Experts
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Reviewed in October 2023
All 4 men worked constantly. Very quiet and professional!! ALL answered me as maâ am! They did everything that I asked. I was mad at myself for not having plants. I decided to add 5 more plants, but they dug the holes, and now I just put them in!! Iâ m very happy and very pleased! YES I WILL...
Nothing Fancy Lawn Service & Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2022
I'm very pleased with the professional work done by the painters. I also appreciated the complimentary consultation with the color consultant who assisted me in choosing the best paint colors for my rooms.
CertaPro Painters of Greystone
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Reviewed in May 2021
Turns out it wasn’t my plumbing, but Scott was on time and Very helpful.
Champion Plumbing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in April 2021
My experience was a good one very hard working young men. Whom ever reading should definitely hollar at the guys at E and B for all of your pressure washing needs.
E and B Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in December 2020
Trust me, just call them and be done calling folks! I called them about 3pm as I saw water flowing through my yard. They asked if I had water, to which I told them no that I had cut it off. I told them I could make it until morning if needed and they asked to call me back, had already heard this...
Keith The Plumber LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
Surveyors were on time. Started working immediately, wasted no time getting the job done. Super perk test and boundary line marking. I can see exactly where my property and neighbors property meet. Excellent job. Very professional.
ASHVILLE LAND SURVEYING LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Not only punctual but arrived earlier than scheduled with my permission. Company gives customer a time window that the plumber will arrive and promises to call 30 minutes before actual arrival. Very accommodating policy. <br /> John Michael tested the drain with an air pump which wasn't able...
Wilbur's Air Conditioning Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2012
I called on Thursday and made an appointment for Monday. The items I needed addressed were not emergencies. The office person was very professional and told me that one of their plumbers lives in my area and would come by early Monday morning between 8 and 9 am before going into the office....
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Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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