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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2023
Called Simple because my breaker kept tripping. After some tests, he started running through his troubleshooting. Since he was he I had him replace some old lights and outlets too. Breaker kept tripping because of a bad porch light.
SIMPLE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
They were prompt and thorough.
Easy Heating & Air
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Reviewed in July 2021
Eric and James did a fantastic job educating me on everything about my bathroom shower remodel. They did everything they can to help make this affordable.
DaBella - Oklahoma City (Siding)
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Reviewed in June 2020
We would highly recommend KC Construction. They arrived two days early for our project--they were efficient, knowledgable and friendly. They preparedand put landscape rock down in 3 flower beds. At the end they tested all the sprinklers--one was a problem and they stayed several extra hours...
KC Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
Well. He thought it was only some food that was stuck in the dishwasher disposal. He found there to be little or no noise coming out when he tested it.
Basin Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2017
Mentioned stopping by the next day to test pressure, never called or came back. Good customer service, fairly priced.
Kaufman Landscape & Design, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Front Office: the lady who answered the phone and setup our appointment was extremely helpful and friendly. She even thanked us for choosing them! <br> <br>Service Tech: service tech was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient from initial listening to the problem we were experiencing all the way...
DIAMOND HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in December 2012
Awesome work and highly recommended....Had a water softener "mechanism" go out and Rick after having to order a part replaced. Not only did he test the water before and after to confirm the failure but he tested after replacing the part to show that the investment was well worth it... <br />
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Reviewed in June 2012
<br /> This tile was purchased with our insurance money and he returned it to the tile comapnay and was reimbursed and put the money in his own pocket!! We originally called this company for an estimate on tile for our shower. Stoneridge Construction had done some tile work for us in the past...
Stoneridge Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2008
The first house had lots of problems that ultimately prevented us from buying the house. When Jim was contacted by another customer to inspect the same house he notified us that we could sell them our report. The second house he inspected we ended up buying. Jim is very thorough and willing to...
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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.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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