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>

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 October 25, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Conducted mold testing and sent it out to the lab. Explained the results.
Local Building And Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2021
Fast response, came next day and did the test. Walked around with me and showed me places he suspected with visual inspection and we talked about potential remediation and costs. Very patient and informative. Results back in a few days.
Local Building And Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2021
Great information provided throughout testing process
Mold Test Company MN
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Reviewed in March 2021
This is for basic testing for mold, not medically necessary, as in my case. Please read the email they send very carefully prior to work, as it would have helped decrease miscommunication. In the end, they corrected it to my satisfaction!
Bio-Tec Emergency Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
We choice Certified because some of the other mold places seemed to lean on fear tactics, and the Certified website had a lot of good factual information. We were so happy we did! Ben came out and did a thorough inspection. He even took the time to check the bathrooms, which wasn't on the...
Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
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Reviewed in October 2019
67 year old Bathtub Faucet failed so had to turn off hot water to whole house. Checked Angies List & found Weld & Sons Plumbing this AM. Called them & talked to Sarah. She suggested email a photo to help identify old Faucet. Also emailed a couple photos to show install situation. She said they...
Weld & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2019
The master plumber used a bic lighter to test for leaks in the new gas line.
HomeWorks Plumbing Heating Air
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Reviewed in January 2018
Got 3 estimates to AeroSeal the main supply ducts in my house. Heating & Cooling Two wasn't the cheapest but they were certainly the most responsive, spent the time looking carefully at my specific situation, listening to what I wanted and gave a full written estimate. When I had the ducts...
Heating & Cooling Two Inc
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Reviewed in October 2016
Vickie was great with accommodating our tight timeline. She explained the process and educated us on every thing mold including what the states regulates and what it does not. Before buying or renting I would invest in having these tests done if there is ever question of a wet basement. Lesson...
Minnesota Mold Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
Walt came out about a year ago to give an estimate. He was very thorough in explaining the options and being thoughtful about how to best configure the system, but not pushy about trying to make a sale. The details he mentioned made him stand out above the other companies I received estimates...
ADVANCED RADON SERVICES
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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