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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Reviewed in March 2025
My pro got the job done excellent my whole interior of the house was cleaned very good an I was very happy an satisfied
Dust 2 Clean Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Great company, with wonderful people, very friendly, professional and knowledgeable, was willing to answer all our questions and advise us on what needed to be done and got us taken care of in no time! Highly recommend this company for all your plumbing needs and will definitely use this company...
Shaw Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
I highly recommend! sheâ s very professional and nice, I was satisfied with my results and i will be a repeated customer.
Perfect Clean Hut
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Reviewed in March 2020
The repairman arrived on time, quickly tested and assessed the issue, and gave me several options for partial replacement to see if that would be sufficient, or complete replacement of all related parts (ice maker, water inlet valve and water line). The difference in cost including labor was...
A-Tech Appliance Parts & Service
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Reviewed in March 2018
Very knowledgable and helpful, provided a lot of information, explained everything and answered all my questions. He did mold testing on a home whose purchase I was considering and provided recommendations on most economical way to abate. If the purchase goes through, I will definitely have...
NDL Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
ETA went above and beyond in helping me with asbestos and water testing. Excellent.
Eastern Technical Associates
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Reviewed in January 2017
Arrow found the source of the leak, ran some tests to share what our options were for repair and got us into the dry! Wonderful technician and I really appreciated that we were given choices on repair as well as available financing if needed. I would highly recommend Arrow Plumbing.
Arrow Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
Middleton Heat and Air is not a company that stands by their word nor do they stand behind their services. <br /> Middleton Heat and Air provided inaccurate information and does not stand behind the mistakes of their technicians. When <br /> approached about their mistake, they declined to...
Middleton Heat & Air
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Reviewed in October 2012
I hired them to find a leak in my pool. Louis Martin was assigned to my job. He called and asked if he could come early to the appointment (pleasant suprise). When he and his assistant arrived they got right to work running diagnostic tests of the plumbing. When that found nothing he donnned...
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - LITTLE ROCK
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Reviewed in October 2011
The sprinkler tech that came out to do the job was very professional! He called me before coming to the house to make sure he understood our issue and that helped in his showing up with the correct parts for the repair. He quickly diagnosed and repaired the issue and tested the system to make...
Ray Lusk Plumbing Co
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Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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