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>

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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Castillo steam cleaned my carpets, and replaced some carpet in my other bedrooms. He was quick with his work, honest about his work ethic, and on time for every job. A lot of work in my home was done for a wonderful price, which was very beneficial to me as a single parent! I would recommend him...
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He was very professional and thoroughly tested my appliance to make absolutely certain that it was fixed. I would highly recommend them!
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A young contractor with all of the expertise and tools to complete the project. We had two full baths and a half bath completed by Jarin and he was able to adjust his schedule to meet the changes in the arrival of materials that were provided by us, including bath fixtures and tile. He also...
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They helped us from step one to finish. They are very thorough give us wonderful suggestions and we couldn't be happier!
Northern Valley Construction Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
Chad was here within 45 minutes. He looked at the dishwasher and did some testing on the part that was most likely the issue. My dishwasher is around 15 years old but he said it was a good one and the dish racks were still in very good shape so it would make sense to repair it. He had a new part...
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I simply wanted to check with this company about having my home inspected for mold. A recent national news program covered the fact that many mold testing companies are poor and what to look for in a good company. As a result, I called to first ask about their testing methods. I called twice....
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were readily available but did not show up on Saturday nor did they notify me; I had to call them. Then they came on Sunday. I had asked initially how much they charge and Jeff said $75/hr. I also asked if I assisted if it would save money. He said it would. So I helped and dug out...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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.

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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