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>

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Q: How long does asbestos removal usually take?

• <div><p>Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.</p></div>

Q: When was asbestos banned from pipe insulation?

• <div><p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.</p></div>

Q: Can you seal asbestos with paint?

• <div><p>You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work&mdash;the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.</p></div>

Q: What methods do professionals use for asbestos removal?

• <div><p>Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Stewart does an amazing job! We have hired him twice to trim trees on our acreage and for stump removal. Stewart and his team are professional and we will only use him in the future. Hes honest keeps you informed and prices are definitely reasonable.
Stewart Tree Experts
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great value. Tree and stump removal. Left the site ready to grass seed.
Tree Tech Inc
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Reviewed in May 2022
Dan arrived and i explained the problem I had. He explained the options that were available and explained he liked to start at the top and work his way down. Sure enough he found a clog in the U pipe, removed it and ran a test. His attention to the little things saved me the price of pipe...
Dan's Drain & Duct Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Per Kiewit Construction he is not associated with them and they have contacted him in the past to stop using their name. In May we contracted with Mike to redo our bathroom and replace our floors. He took down payments from us for each job. He started work on the floor on 8 June. The last time...
Michael Hendricksen Kiewit
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Reviewed in June 2020
They said all subcontractors they tried to hire wouldn't do it for that low of price. I suppose, since I was informed it would require 200 gallons of stripper at $50 per gallon and 200 gallons of stain at $50 per gallon to do my house...that alone happens to come up to $20,000. Although they...
Restoration-RX, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Project went as planned and was completed on time. Happy with siding installation and removal and cleanup after work was done.
Hedge Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
Patrick showed up within 2 hours of my quote request for bus removal. He gave me an over priced quote, but assured me that he would do a great job and was ready to work immediately. He worked for about 30 minutes and then left to get his coworker saying he would back in an hour or two. He...
Quality Garden Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2013
We hired Maschino Wood Flooring to refinish existing red oak floors and to remove old vinyl and replace with new red oak flooring. All the wood floors (old & new were sanded and finished with dark stain and 4 coats of poly. We have 3 dogs so needed the extra finishing coat). We also had many...
MASCHINO'S WOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in February 2013
I had a huge weeping willow tree that was losing branches and I was hoping that all it needed was a trim job . I called A and A tree service for their advice and quote. They explained how a tree dies and let me know that was some ant infestation and advised to have the tree taken down. A...
A & A Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2012
Our landlord sent this company over to fix the kitchen sink and unplug the bathtub. The gentleman who was sent took off the old faucet then DUG INTO MY SILVERWARE DRAWER AND USED ONE OF MY GOOD WÜSTHOF KNIVES TO SCRAPE THE REMNANTS OF THE OLD FAUCET OFF!! He did not remove his shoes...
McClure Plumbing & Heating
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work—the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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