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 it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
I hired Townline to inspect and test my home for mold, and I feel comfortable with the Answers I received.
Townline Home Inspection
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Reviewed in August 2021
Extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Testing included multiple areas - even some hard to get to areas, explained things thoroughly, and offered a variety of options to remediate concerns. Would highly recommend!!!
Bactronix of Ohio, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Jason at Splash Mountain Plumbing does an excellent job very knowledgeable, very reasonable, always prompt, always comes out when called. He has fix several plumbing issues for us and maintains our well water and does an excellent job. Heâ s very knowledgeable when it comes to our well water...
Splash Mountain Plumbing Company, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very thorough, came right out. Tested our water, didn't act like a sales pitch. Gave us the information we needed to make an informed decision. Very knowledgeable and save us money.
Clearbrook Water Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Dave the technician was very helpful and actually walked me through everything he was testing and checking. Very professional and courteous.
Servisoft Of Middlefield, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
He tested everything, and had suggestions on how to keep at temp. Didn’t try to charge me for something that wasn’t needed.
Ace Washer & Appliance Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
I called them because I some iron in my sediment filter (filter would last 4-6 months) and concerned about iron bacteria. They came and spent a about half day providing the service as described, I paid immediately. Well water was somewhat brown after the cleaning, but that was not a surprise....
Ayers Well Drilling
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Reviewed in April 2016
Excellent. Technician figured out problem with the faucet and that the part would still be under warranty. He called the manufacturer and completed testing required by the manufacturer to prove the part was actually broken. Then he ordered the part from them, which I got for free. Scheduled...
Gorjanc Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
It went terribly wrong. The preparation of the floor was very challenging, and the foreman had to apply a solvent to remove old mastic glue from old, original tiles. We were left with black splatters on every wall, window and door. They said it was part of the j ob and for us to clean. <br /> ...
Cutting Edge Decorative Concrete
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Reviewed in September 2015
The appointment originally was just for removal of old dishwasher and install of new dishwasher, but he found the other problems mentioned above. I was his last appointment for the day so he offered to fix all of it. It was about 2.5 hours total time from the time he arrived to the time he left....
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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 has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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.

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.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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