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>

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 June 2022
These people are con artists. I called them to fixed a gas leak around a coupling at the gas meter. The only reason I called them was because they were listed as a member of Atmos Energy Gas Dealer Network which offered a 20% discount (up to $250). The dispatcher who made my appointment said...
Berkeys Air Conditioning Plumbing & Electrical
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Reviewed in February 2020
Barrett was amazing, very knowledgable and helpful. With the information he provided he was able to guide me into a solution to my problem without ever doing a test. I would recommend him to everyone
Barrett Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2019
I literally can't recommend Ryan from RD Leak Detection highly enough -- I joined Angie's List just to review him! He saved us $6,500!!! He's a truly genuine human being, a professional in his field and very passionate about being fair to his customers. 1. When I called looking for a second...
RD Leak Detection
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Reviewed in February 2019
It was easy to contact this company and to set up a quick appointment. The receptionist, and the owner who came to the condo to get samples for asbestos testing, were pleasant and professional. The report came back in 2 days. The price was only a little higher than the price quoted by another...
A I S M
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Reviewed in April 2018
Very well. Professionally done, timely, pleasant, and explained everything beforehand and made sure he tested the faucet in my presence
CW Service Pros Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in December 2017
Frankly, because it had been so long ago I expected this was going to be a difficult process to resolve. Now, I'm not going to say it was fast resolution as it did take time. First, they wanted me to pay for a leak test @ $600. I was pretty clear where the leak was coming from as it only leaked...
GOLD MEDAL POOLS & OUTDOOR LIVING, INC
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Reviewed in January 2017
They did a great job of testing every area for leakage of air or air getting into the home. Helped to winterize the home.
Green Attics
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Reviewed in January 2017
Paul the technician came and asked a lot of great questions. We discussed issues I had been having with the pool cleaner and he concluded it would be a good idea to do the bucket test again rather than just go ahead and do the leak testing and charge for what he thought would be inconclusive...
LEAK-TECH
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Reviewed in June 2016
Awesome. I have needed someone like Joe for years. The real test will be over time. We have many more projects to complete.
Parsanko Home Repair, LLC - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in October 2015
<ul> <li>- Started smelling gas around the area where the gas line enters my house. Called Atmos Energy who came out, verified the leak and shut the gas off.</li> <li>- Searched Angie's List, as well as Atmos Certified plumbers website. Both websites had high ratings for Legacy Plumbing,...
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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.

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.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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