Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></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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The dishwasher guy was very professional and ran a load to make sure it didn’t leak. The grout guys did a great job and a great cleanup, grout matches perfectly.
JCJ Builders
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Reviewed in August 2024
They completed the project quickly, were very professional , respectful and pleasant. I'm happy with the results.
Ai Fence LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Horrendous. The reviewer who spoke of overcharging and demanding payment was spot on. First text the morning he was coming out was "Bring your checkbook!" We were in a situation of selling our house to a very difficult buyer. Our licensed plumber(s) were not good enough, he had to have this guy....
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Reviewed in June 2018
Chuck provided an itemized estimate and was true to his word. He even gave a discount because my husband is retired military. He ordered the parts and did an excellent job connecting the gas lines and installing new valves. He also tested our gas lines for leaks. Chuck was great at answering my...
Semper Fi Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2017
No more leaks so far, but it has only been a couple weeks since the repair was made. I rated the customer service, but have not had any reason to test what the service would be like if I had a problem arise with the work that was performed.
Maple City Plumbing and Property Maintenance, LLP
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Reviewed in September 2016
Gil was asked to perform testing for the possibility of mold in my rental home. Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars of my money, Gil was able to perform a free visual inspection and advise me that there was no mold. He could have charged me, but he did not. This type of honesty in home...
Airguard Restoration
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Diagnosed, repaired and tested within one hour.
Neighborhood Garage Door Service of New Haven
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Reviewed in March 2015
When all the snow and ice finally started to melt last week, my husband went outside and noticed that our patio had shifted slightly and that the sump pump discharge pipe had come loose from the drain line underground. My husband tried to repair it, however, the pipe appeared bent and he could...
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Reviewed in May 2008
BOTH DAYS THAT THE MEN CAME, THEY WERE LATE. STATED THEY HAD ANOTHER CALL FIRST. WORKED ONLY 4 HRS. FIRST DAY (12NOON-4P). STATED THEY WOULD BE AT MY HOUSE 2ND DAY AT 8A-8:30A. ARRIVED AT 10:30A. DID NOT BRING ENOUGH STONE FOR ENTIRE JOB, HAD TO GO OUT TO GET MORE. FINISHED JOB AT 7:30P. DID NOT...
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If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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.

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