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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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We are very satisfied with Living Water Treatment! Cameron was knowledgeable and kind, explaining how their water softener would fix our hard water and rusty water issues. Our water had high hardness, causing stains, and affecting our new appliances. As a cosmetologist, I knew hard water was...
Living Water Treatment
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Reviewed in March 2023
Justin at Peak Performance is very professional and his crew performs stellar craftsmanship. I watched them all day long, they were careful with ladders and crew worked efficiently together. They deserved 5 stars for the awesome work they performed on my new build. I had 6 quotes and Justin was...
Peak Performance Roof Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
My plumber was very informative and explained each step of the project. He was both professional and friendly.
TJH Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
They did a very good job on my bathtub.
The Service Professor, Inc. - Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2021
It went fine. He was 15-20 minutes late which was ok. He quoted me 25.00 an hour, had the faucet replaced in 30 minutes. He was here maybe an hour and charged us 50.00. I didn't realize the time till after he had left, but that wasn't 25.00 an hour.
That Guy Handyman Service
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Reviewed in August 2015
Harold refused service because i have a log home. sent an email back stating it shouldn't matter what type of home it is, the mold i have has been effecting my health and there was no one else that can do mold testing. he gave me a date and time but wouldn't of worked for me due to work and...
HJ Home Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
First project in 2013 was very large and involved many construction challenges as well as permitting issues on a difficult lake front site. Project went even better than we hoped. Lakefront space absolutely gorgeous and has withstood the test of two winters! Second project in 2014 was smaller,...
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Reviewed in June 2013
First I called Russell's Plumbing and Heating. The serviceman said he could attempt to find and fix the leak, but the cost would be around $400 with no guarantees. Then he charged me $84 for the service call. <br /> Next I called Bo the Plumber. He said the leak was quite obvious and should...
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Reviewed in November 2008
Both purchases were handled very professionally and delivered on time. A separate company installed the pool and I wired the spa myself. I am very pleased with these purchases and would definitely buy from Pools Plus again. I use them for all my chemical purchases. They have a very knowledgeable...
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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.

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

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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