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 2023
My old sprinkler man disappeared. I went with SmartWater as replacement. Little extra money in the fall to blow out and shut off. Fine I got it. In spring for tunring on and testing the price doubled for maybe a few minutes more time. They also did some work, actually 3 times more than I asked...
Smart Water Irrigation & Lighting
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Reviewed in June 2019
They responded quickly, did extensive testing, results came back quick, performed work with a couple of days of test results, very thorough and extremely professional. I highly recommend them
Mold Remediation & Testing Experts
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Reviewed in November 2017
Lining and Coating Solutions, LLC (“LCS”) agreed to repair a leak in a water line in my swimming pool, if the leak was in the lower portion of the line. In order to determine where the leak was, the company was to pressure test BOTH the upper and lower portions of the line. If AFTER testing...
Lining & Coating Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2017
The initial consultation and testing, as well as the actual service in my home was excellent! Steve Brown is so knowledgeable, and really explained everything thoroughly. Never dreamed I would need this type of service, but am very happy that this was the person and company that I chose and took...
Mold Remediation & Testing Experts
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Reviewed in February 2016
Needed pressure test done on house to turn gas on. Said they'd be out next day. I asked for quote, because this is fairly standard service call. I was informed that is impossible because of the variables involved, but the service tech would give me quote onsite. I asked for a range of pricing,...
Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air & Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
It is very rare for me to write a review, but I made this an exception, because of the exceptional service that Integrity Pool and Spa Repair performed on my pool. <br /> This company is truly amazing! I can not thank John enough for being so quick to come out, working so diligently, and...
Integrity Pool & Spa Repair
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Reviewed in April 2014
I was not sure if the report for the Backflow would be sent to the city I will have to call them. The tech couldn't answer the question. In the past the back flow tester would disassemble the unit and inspect for wear, this test was seemingly less thorough. And the tech would send my report for...
Keithley Irrigation & Lighting
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Reviewed in April 2013
Don arrived at the specified time. He turned on my sprinkler and did a backflow test at a reasonable price. He replaced broken parts as needed and was on his way. Much prefer him over the larger companies. <br />
L & L Irrigation
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Reviewed in December 2012
<p>They scheduled the appointment for the same day that I called & for a time frame that was after work. The plumber showed up about mid-window. The 1st thing he did was put shoe covers on so that he wouldn't track anything into the house. After I told him what happened he told me what he was...
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Memphis
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Reviewed in June 2012
They performed the annual back flow test ($50) and provided the filled-out paperwork. They also repaired a broken irrigation pipe ($35) near a spray head. I was extremely pleased with their service and the price. I've paid much, much more for the same back flow test from other companies.
Splash Plumbing
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Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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.

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

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.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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