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>

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>

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Reviewed in June 2026
Able to schedule appointment quickly. Received detailed comprehensive report within hours of inspection. Highly recommend!
Good Bones Home Inspection
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Reviewed in September 2025
John and his company are great! I have used them for several years now and they were the only people that could figure out why my water smelled after multiple companies and water test. They are the best around and their pricing is great
Michiana Water Conditioning
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Reviewed in October 2024
Siji was patient with us as we were sampling countertop options and let us borrow a sample piece so we could select sink and paint colors. He was ready for the install as soon as our sink arrived. Installation was clean and countertops look great. Would use again and highly recommend!!!
Pro Elegant Installations, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
I was very happy with the results and would recommend them to anyone.
Pro Turf Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2023
The company responded quickly to my request for help in solving my water infiltration issue in my basement. The solution was explained clearly and a reasonable estimate was given. A date for the work was scheduled and the workers performed the work in a timely and professional manner. I have...
Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin
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Reviewed in June 2023
Really good experience. They were very thorough.
Klean Gutters Midwest
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Reviewed in December 2021
I was contacted by Everdry about doing free testing to check for mold. Being a new homeowner I thought this was a great idea and it was free so even better. To my surprise mold was detected. I’ve had a positive experience the complete process. Even when I discovered how bad the mold was (black...
EverDry of Michiana
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Reviewed in April 2021
Pure Air Indiana was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The communication was excellent. They where able to provide after tests to confirm the mold was gone. Also I loved that our whole home was treated. Would highly recommend this company!!
Pure Air Indiana, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
Found McCormick Electrical highly rated on both HomeAdvisor and Angie's list so contacted them. I needed a major upgrade on wiring/main service to house/ and electric panel for a neglected 1908 rental house I purchased right next to my own home. My initial contact with the McCormick...
McCormick Electrical Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Great and thorough job! We put in an offer on this home and needed some expert advice on the condition of the home since it was older. Jim was very good at looking at every area and was able to point out subtle issues that we had overlooked when we looked at the house initially. Jim was able to...
Aardvark Home Inspectors Inc
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Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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.

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.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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.

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