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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
My hot tub power stopped. I decided the first step would be to have the breaker checked. I was worried as a freeze could damage the components. Pedro responded within an hour, was at my house within 4 hours. Pedro tested the fuse, determined it was bad all the while explaining to me what he was...
POWER UP ELECTRIC LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Overall, great experience. He was on time and clear about what he needed to do to complete the work. The price was great. I'm just not sure if he should have tested for leaks and shown me that before he left, or if he did that he didn't show me.
Arts Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Jeff and Steve pressure tested my gas line and were great to work with.
River City Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2021
Curtis was quick to respond, showed up the next day on time, and was in and out in very little time. I even got my results the same day which was amazing. This is a rental property I had him test, and as they say, time is money. And having the testing & results that quickly with a letter stating...
Curtis Roberts Mold Inspection
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Reviewed in July 2020
I was very disappointed with this company. The person showed up, did no smoke test or anything and decided the fix was to cut a hole in my wall...of course, that was not the issue so I am left 175 poorer and not fixed..still have the same problem... the guy was not there for more than 20 min and...
Easy Rooter
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Reviewed in November 2017
The job was scheduled and completed quickly. We needed a faucet replaced, might have done it ourselves but the space to work in was tight and did not want to risk it. The repair rep was thorough, tested everything twice to assure no leaks or compromises to the system. Worked with the faucet...
Hawthorne Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2016
<p>Their work was superb. They came in, were super polite, friendly, and concerned about getting our home back to the way it should be. They checked everything and made sure there were no safety hazards to us, or them. They got rid or all the water and let us know what to look out for and when...
Steam Away Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Tim to replace a faulty shower installation. The shower was leaking into my bathroom and underneath my house. A shower pan test showed the problem to be a leaking pan. After three other assessments and estimates from other tile installers, I decided to hire Tim. He was knowledgeable and...
GREAT BASIN STONE & TILE
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Reviewed in July 2013
They called back promptly after I left a message saying I was interested in a bid. Steve said he didn't want to schedule an appointment to come look at the job until I had the existing paint tested for lead. So I had EICS come take samples for the lead test. I called Steve back again and...
Machutta And Son Painting Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
We are moving our store and needed a backflow test because the buidling had been vacant. I called and they told me how much it would be, two days later they went our and performed the test and then I received the bill. <br />
Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing
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Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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 is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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