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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John is thorough, efficient, honest and highly detailed. He is highly skilled at setting grades and delivers a great finished product!
High-Grade Expert Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very thorough and completes with accuracy.
Gene's Do All handyman service
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Reviewed in September 2023
Will came today to repair our natural stone shower. He did an excellent job caulking the floor to wall seams and the corners. We called Will because we were seeing grout accumulating in the drain trough of the shower. We found there were cracks along the floor joints and in the corners and...
Eminent Flooring & More
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Reviewed in August 2023
The owner came and completed my job swiftly, and efficiently. The counter looks brand new. I'm going to hire them again to renovate my master bathroom. Excellent job!!!
Gallegos Marble Countertops Home Improvement
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Reviewed in June 2023
Man I was very impressed with his work and his attention to detail. The price was very competitive too. Very satisfied customer
J C Russell Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Thomas and Holden very respectful and helpful with our plumbing needs. They worked with us every step of the way and made sure we were happy with the final product.
Done Honey, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Daniel was extremely thorough and Professional. I had a few questions and concerns about buying this home, Daniel was personable and willing to make sure I understood everything. He walked through things that would need to be done and (when I ask) gave an estimated time frame I would want to...
Blue Ridge Home Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2020
We had several quotes for the trees we needed to be removed. Gonzales was willing to come in lower than everyone else. They wanted the job, and they seemed both honest and hard working. We hired them. It was a family operation, including wife, grandfather, and child. Yahir was the best at...
Gonzales
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Reviewed in June 2018
Basement & Radon Solutions was contacted to check levels in our basement. After a long testing, our levels read 8 which required a mitigation system. The installers arrived on time, did a neat job putting in the system, and thoroughly explained the system when they were finished. A follow-up...
Basement & Radon Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2018
Rodon Removal System~ It looks better than I thought it would and it was installed so quickly by Stuedemann Company. We did a re-check with a "quick test" 2 days after the installation. We ran the Radon test for 4 days, and our results came down from 5.3 to 0.8pCi/L and we are thrilled with...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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.

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

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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