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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Last update on January 26, 2022

Reviewed in January 2022
Got an appointment within 2 days of calling, and the technician did a thorough testing of the house, identifying the areas that are a problem. She also recommended a contractor to do the work. I was very pleased with the experience.
Beyond By Aerus
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Reviewed in October 2017
We hired these guys to install a new system in our home. After installing it they said I would have to pay more money than the original contract stated, was never told in advance that it would cost more. After installation they did no tests at all to verify that it was working properly. The...
AQUA INDUSTRIES INC
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Reviewed in August 2017
We received an asbestos inspection/test for our old plaster walls and ceiling areas. The turn around times were fantastic - inspector was in our area and able to fit us in the same day I called. Sample results and accompanying lab report were emailed within 36 hours. All samples were analyzed by...
Boston Environmental & Contracting, Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
Fast and efficient. Removal and testing done in one day.
ACI-Tech Inc
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Reviewed in April 2015
It seemed high at the time but I paid between $250 to $300. They put down little canisters, sent them to a lab, got he results and then they gave me the results. All they did was take a test.
Liberty Inspection Group
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Reviewed in November 2014
It was great. They came back multiple times to water test and to caulk and finally solved our problem. Thanks Chim-guard! <br />
Chim-Guard Chimney Sweeps, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2014
Phil contacted me by e-mail and asked for pics of the two cracks. I snapped some pics and sent them. He said he knew that injections would fix the crack. He didn't tell me that they would be jack hammering my floor. That was a surprise when it happened. I was expecting it not to leak again, but...
South Jersey Waterproofing & Structural Repair LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Steve Russo arrived punctually to review the job and provide an estimate. He went about his examination in a most professional and courteous manner. I already had two other estimates which seemed too high for the amount of time and work the jobs required. (I am not unfamiliar with plumbing). ...
Russo Bros & Co
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Reviewed in July 2013
Not well. My appointment window was between 1 and 4 p.m. I took off the afternoon to wait for the plumber. Around 2:00 the office called and said the plumber was on his way. He showed up at 3:51. <br /> When the plumber arrived he advised me that my leaking faucet would have to be completely...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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