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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Reviewed in April 2026
Dan did a great job fixing my shower plumbing. He quickly found and fixed the leak.
Westside Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
VERY PROFESSIONAL- John has been our go to plumbing guy for years now. He has replaced kitchen faucets, moved the toilet in our half bath, replaced outdoor water spigots, replaced tankless water system and more. He and his team are dependable, honest and quick to respond!! John explains / shows...
Halter Plumbing & Water Works
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Reviewed in July 2023
This man took time to explain my appliance to me and the best wat to use it efficiently. He also gave me tips on my other appliances. I ordered the cleaning supplies he recommended and what a difference it made on the appliances. He also corrected my use on my washer and dryer. I would 100%...
Medina Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in May 2022
This was our second remodeling project with Four Points, and just like the first, we couldn’t be happier! Four Points installed new quartz countertops and other upgrades in our kitchen. Jim and his crew were meticulous in their work to ensure the new countertops fit properly with our existing...
Four Points Remodeling & Design Center
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Reviewed in November 2021
JC was the 3rd company to give me a quote for replacing my gutters. John told me I actually didnâ t need new gutters and that they could just â tune them upâ . That consisted of testing pitch of gutters, installing hidden hangers where gutters were moving away from the fascia board and...
JC Insulation Services and Gutters
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Reviewed in October 2021
My sump pump failed and we were heading out of town the next day, appointments were booking for next day. Due to my situation they said they would have someone out later in the afternoon, received a call from Joe, one of their master plumbers at 10:30am saying he would arrive in 20 minutes. Joe...
Nichols Electrical Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2018
The President was the person who came to present the proposal and he was very honest and very impressive. Working with his office later was a good experience. The work was done very well and professionally. The unit is testing well and I hope we do not have to use it but it seems if we do we...
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in May 2016
Not that I know anything about plumbing, but it feels as though it went well. After the first snake attempt, Ben tested the sinks and they filled up again. Grrrr. He was very calming and said it's ok, we'll do it again. Second snake worked like a charm. He tested the sinks until he was...
Meister Plumbing Incorporated
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Reviewed in October 2014
I was satisfied with the advice and the testing.
Comprehensive Mold Management LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Andrey was prompt and courteous, tested his work to make sure the installation of the water inlet was secure.
Home Solutions
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When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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.

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.

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

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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