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 November 01, 2024

Reviewed in November 2024
Very professional quality work and products . Happy with the results
Perfection Metal Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very happy with their work. In and out within 6 hours . No runs, drips or errors. Their clean up was amazing.
Victors Home Solutions - Columbus
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Reviewed in August 2022
After the testing, I was called and my test report sent to me. The test expert on the phone went over the results with me. He told me what the numbers meant and then explained that I had 3 of the most toxic molds growing in my house. He said that the results were so concerning, he then...
Mold Test Company MI
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Reviewed in August 2021
Keepin’ It Clean did an absolutely wonderful job! They were very professional, brought all of their own supplies and left my home sparkling clean! I will definitely be calling them again!
Keepin' It Clean Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
"Pongo arrived the day I requested the service ready to work. They were very professional and courteous. Norbert would explained what was needed and why then fixed it. I will look to hire him again and recommend him."
Pongo Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2018
He said it should take roughly 2 hours. Four and a half hours later he has been on the roof, in the crawlspace, crawling around in the attic insulation, in both barns, had set up a radon test, etc. There was not an inch of any of the buildings on the property he did not look at. Highly recommend
Honest Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
CJ and his crew did a marvelous job with sodding my lawn and installing sprinkler system. Using a variety of heads, spray patterns and pressures, they were able to efficiently provide 100% coverage of both the front and back lawns. CJ is a certified green industry professional and was very...
Caps Nursery & Landscape
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Reviewed in September 2015
Went well. He checked and verified wiring against schematics. Tested the unit. Also tested gas pressures. <br />
AJAX HEATING & AIR COND INC
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Reviewed in December 2014
<p>The thing that made this repair difficult is the visible surface is heavily textured with no random pattern. This texture is so unique that another excellent painter declined to even bid because he knew he couldn't match it. Mark did such a good job it is truly undetectable. It is not...
Mastrangelo Painting LLC
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Reviewed in March 2010
The blower test really showed me where I was losing heat and energy. I saw some areas that I could make the improvements myself, and other areas that the consultants were able to take care of. The salesman was honest, and did not try to push products that I did not need or could not afford. I...
Energy Solutions Consultants LLC
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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.

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

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.

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.

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