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 October 2025
The design consultant Peter Huggler with Re-Bath was absolutely amazing. He has the best suggestions & great people skills!! We still may use Re-Bath to do our project, just need to save a little before we start but now know what we would be looking at.
Re-Bath Tyler
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Reviewed in June 2023
Nathan the tech was very knowledgeable and explained the problems my oven was having. He explained in a way that I could understand was was kind enough to show me exactly where the issue was occurring. I absolutely loved using them!
Appliance Tech of East Texas LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
The team at Ground Zero Home Inspections was professional and thorough in their inspection of my home. The sewer (borescope) test was crucial in identifying potential issues with my plumbing.
Ground Zero Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2020
Lance was very professional and informative! He was very quick to fit us in to his schedule to test for toxic mold! He got the test results back quickly and gave us his recommendations within 24 hours! I highly recommend LoneStar Mold Testing.
LoneStar Mold Testing
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Reviewed in April 2019
We asked John Bowman to do a project a little beyond his usual service. He usually just paints, but we asked for a wood stain. It took a bit of testing and experimenting, but we were pleased with the result. He was easy to work with and dependable in scheduling.
Rose City Paint Company
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Reviewed in April 2018
Carlos and his crew did an outstanding job. Every element of the project was explained beforehand. The team showed up on time and executed their plan professionally. They answered every question I had. Once installed, Carlos explained the operation, maintenance, ran some tests, covered the...
A/C Kives Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2016
They replaced hot outlet and showed me why it was getting hot and the proper way to install it. Tested the other circuit and found it ok but really should have fridge on own circuit. That took time to show me how many amps from different appliances on same circuit so I could manage it till I...
Patriot Electric Services
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Reviewed in August 2015
They had two gentlemen out to fix it - one came first and the work was a little more than his expertise so they called another to repair and it went well. <br /> <br /> I had two issues and they addressed the one (the leak) and missed the one that the toilet kept running sometimes. Took me a...
Fountain Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
This was our first "litmus test" of Angie's List and we were pleased. East Texas refrigeration offers a biannual system check for $280 per year. You pay the annual fee at their first visit. Their systems tech arrived promptly on-time (maybe a few minutes early). He was neat, organized, and...
East Texas Refrigeration Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ben was prompt and on time. The gas company was supposed to be here at 8 o'clock. Ben was here at 7 and had all his work done prior to the gas company arriving. The gas company didn't show up on time, so Ben had to wait until they arrived to pressure test his work. The reason for the low mark on...
Ben'S Plumbing
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Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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