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>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
I had the tub and tile in our master bathroom reglazed. Superior glazing did an amazing job. I could not be any happier.
SUPERIOR GLAZING
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Reviewed in March 2025
Great guy easy to talk to. help me with some plumbing advice, pointed out areas that needed some attention and took his time inspecting my plumbing work.
Gifted Hands Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2023
Restored the surface of my granite countertop reminiscing stains caused by lemon juice and other acid base juices
M&N Stone Restoration & Repair
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Reviewed in April 2023
Gary did a great job explaining the process to me and following up after the testing with his recommendations. He answered all my questions.
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Todd was not only incredibly efficient but, kind and sensitive to my medical needs. Being on chemotherapy, oxygen with a compromised immune system in the midst of covid isolation created some challenges to organize the mold defogging. However, Todd understood the urgency and went the extra mile...
Precise, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Chuck did an outstanding job on our first furnace inspection. He clearly explained the details of what he was testing/checking for, and made some really helpful recommendations on how I could make our heating more efficient. I couldn't be happier with Chuck and Laplante's service.
Laplante's Plumbing & Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
I missed their initial call so I tried calling the women Melinda back. I got no answer so I texted her cell and asked her to give me a quote on two locations I needed testing done as soon as possible. She turned into a ghost! I guess they don't want my money?
S & B Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
I would highly recommend Mark from Shoreline Environmental. I was living in an apartment that had mold growing on all of my personal belongings. My landlord hired a company to come in to do his own testing and they did nothing but belittle me, and even went as far as to accuse me of throwing...
Shoreline Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>Called him the day it was leaking from my tub to the first floor via ceiling. He promptly came over in 1.5 hours. He listened to my problem. He open up the face plate to the actuator of the tub and turned on the water. He looked and looked and looked. No leak. He look under the tub via...
East Bay Home Repair
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Reviewed in February 2014
you erred by sending me companies that only test and not cleanup...already had testing done. you owe this company a refund on the lead.
ENVIROCHECK, INC.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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