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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I could not be more pleased with the entire process and team at Five Star. They went above and beyond with our project. They were on time and left the workplace better than when they arrived. They made sure we were happy with our overall project. I highly recommend them for any painting project....
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Reviewed in June 2025
I got some advise on preventative maintenance and maintenance up keep. to keep my system running efficiently. They wer helpful with any questions and concerns I had
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Overall a great experience. Easy to sign up. The dandelion-specific solution they used worked great. Overall the lawn looks great at the end of the season.
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Reviewed in July 2024
MJ is great to work with. We’ve hired her three separate times now, first she did the entire lower level of our house, then later stained and painted the entire exterior, then later came back for the whole main floor. We’d hire her again in a heartbeat. MJ is easy to communicate with and helpful...
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I have also had Bill stain my entire cedar sided 1&1/2 story house(on a hill) and he did an excellent job on both staining and maneuvering around the landscape . I was so pleased with the cost of that job too!
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Corrina is personable, hard working, quick to respond, and flexible with scheduling. I would recommend this cleaning company to anyone!
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From the beginning to the end, the staff explained every aspect of the job. From selection of the best surface and materials for us, to the cutting and installation. They were able to detail the design, listen to what we wanted. The removal, disposal and installation of the new countertops ,...
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Fine young man was sent. Nor real work to a pro, Adjusted two fixtures , opened breaker box and everything began working right,
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Great customer service, and they really stand behind their work!
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Excellent doors and windows and the install team was very good and professional. Great job!
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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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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 asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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