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>

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>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Top Notch Testing is top notch! Five stars all the way from the very first phone communication to the excellent report provided. George was highly professional and totally accommodating. I would use them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, punctual, and knowledgeable...
Top Notch Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Allways on time, clean work, and accomodating. The real test comes in a couple of months when it rains.
Howard & Sons
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Reviewed in July 2019
They responded quickly. Had the testing and results the following day,
PSR Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
We hired this company approximately 2 and a half weeks ago to do a bathroom remodeling project. Small bathroom probably 42 sq ft. The biggest problem I told them that the previous people had done a poor job in sealing the tile and that we possibly would have a mold problem. The second thing was...
Supreme Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
don't know yet because I haven't received the test results
MoldExperts: LA
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Reviewed in January 2018
Darren and Eric were very thorough in running tests to try to figure out a solution. They cleaned everything afterwards and even changed my air filters for free.
A To Z Airflow Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
We initially used H2O to repipe our entire house with copper. We had to replace all the original galvanized pipe which were corroded and caused the water pressure to be insufficient. Ofer and his crew showed up on time each day and did a fantastic job from start to finish. Ofer is not just the...
H2O Plumbing & Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2016
Same Day Mold Testing made themselves available to conduct my mold inspection within just a few hours. The inspector showed up on time and even gave a call ahead with an ETA to confirm the appointment. My wife and I were sure that we had some sort of a mold problem. However, after the visual...
Same Day Mold Testing Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
The Guy is really professional and easy to talk to. he explained everything and how the testing works. <br />
Plus Air HERS Raters & Duct Testing Professionals
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Reviewed in December 2014
They were timely and there price was fair and reasonable. They had everything done. The test was done and found the damage and they replaced it.
Classic Plumbing And Rooter Service
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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