Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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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really impressed with the work that was done, I highly would recommend this company to anyone with an plumbing issue
Pro Choice Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
The experience was amazing! Men of their word, Mr. Martinez was a great help!!
FBM Construction Inc.
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Job done promptly with attention to detail. Highly recommend Five Star Bath Solutions!
Five Star Bath Solutions of DFW
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Reviewed in September 2023
Handco Pools has been great. They are very reliable and always available to answer any questions and handle any pool repairs needed. I highly recommend them!
Handco Pool Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
Clay is great. Knows his stuff when it comes to HVAC and is very professional every time. He explains everything very thoroughly. Highly recommend D & L Services Heating and Air.
D & L Services Heating and Air, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I call John several times a year when my pool has gets out of control. He come over, tests the water explains the issues in detail adds chemicals and BOOM my pool is clear looks great
Washer Ranger Pressure & Pools
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Reviewed in January 2022
Ali was very professional both on the phone as well as in person. Ali was prompt and took care of all of our asbestos testing concerns. Thank you Ali!!
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in August 2020
After we had talked on the phone, and based on his feedback, I did some more testing of the machine and found the problem was my error. Mr Betts graciously cancelled the service call at no charge.
Betts Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in July 2018
They were prompt and seemed to work efficiently not wasting any time. They cleaned up after and explained the system to me. Before ordering George was very helpful with answering all my questions and returned every call quickly the couple times he wasn't able to answer immediately. Seemed...
Big Power Water Co.
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Reviewed in April 2017
I am a subcontractor and I deal with 100s of people daily for jobs and when I got recommended this Company I called and mr javier answered he gave me a time and date for some jobs I had at the time he showed up gave me a price which blow my other subs out of the water I tested him on one of my...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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.

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