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 July 2026
They did excellent work. Love the way the drive looks. Also the price was good and they were very quick. Also they are very professional. If I ever need anymore cement work. I will be calling them.
Mcnulty Cement Finisher
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Reviewed in December 2025
Great company very professional at what they do.
Elite Roofing and Gutters
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Reviewed in March 2024
Mr. Douglas was professional, courteous, and friendly. He quickly identified the plumbing issue and worked quickly to fix it. His prices are very reasonable. We'll keep his number handy to use for all our plumbing problems!
Douglas Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Everything went great, very professional, was finished in a timely manner. All I did was tell them what I wanted. I am very pleased with the work.
SDS electrical and more
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Reviewed in August 2023
It went wonderful and fast! I had burnt up wire in my meter base and didn’t know it. He replaced the wire quick and was very professional!
Melton's Handy Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Showed up on time. Provided detailed quote. Reviewed job on-site before beginning work. Kept me informed during process. Did final walk thru to verify job completed to my satisfaction.
Cliburn Woodwork, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Show up on time, very efficient!
Roberts Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2022
They were very professional and through to work with. This was just for the inspection test.
Mold Test Company MS
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very satisfied with the work
CCM Construction
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Reviewed in July 2022
The company representative was professional and efficient. My brother was on site and very pleased with the work.
Arnold's Lawn Care & Maintenance
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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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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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