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>

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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Reviewed in August 2024
Fran was very informed and very helpful. He made sure the testing was safe for everyone involved and took multiple samples to test for asbestos and give me a clear understanding of my house. Even better, Fran helped me find someone to take care of the asbestos and they did amazing work as well....
Proficient Environmental Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
They were very fast to conduct initial tests. Once test results were available they worked with us on a plan to remove the asbestos on a timeline that worked for us. I would recommend them for any of your testing and removal needs.
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in July 2021
Took care of my pool chemical issue after the prior company failed to test regularly. Also worked around the yard mowing. Very dependable so far .
Pool Sharks
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Reviewed in July 2018
Was on time, explained his testing procedures and was very thorough.
Mold Test Specialists
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Reviewed in April 2018
Hole in One came recommended by my co-worker as being good and affordable for the type of work I needed. I was not in a hurry and needed and appointment that worked with my schedule. Called and scheduled an appointment one week prior. They gave me a couple choices for availability, one of which...
Hole In One Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
This is my first home and my first plumbing problem that I didn't feel comfortable tackling myself. Lasiter came out at the agreed time, and addressed the problem quickly. Their representative was professional and knowledgeable, tested to ensure the repair worked, and answered all my questions....
LASITER AND LASITER PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2017
After we agreed on a price he brought in 3 bottles. We took out our own testing equipment (T.D.S. meter, Salinity meter) and compared the Samantha Springs water to the Fort Worth municipal water supply coming from the sink. Both tested the same on that day... 223 ppm TDS , Salinity was 0.2 ppt....
Samantha Springs
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Reviewed in April 2017
I called All Metroplex Plumbing and spoke to Carols hoping he would be able to diagnose a water leak in my wall and come out and fix it. After I spoke with him and described the problem, he knew exactly what the issue was. He said he has seen this before and described to me exactly how to...
All Metroplex Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
We had then do our back flow test. It was quick and easy - the way it should be. Great service and really nice people. Will definitely use these guys again.
The Grounds Guys Of League City
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Reviewed in June 2015
We called ARS to repair a leak in a pipe under the bathtub. He couldn't get the new overflow kit to work so he just did the snake, and he gave us a discount. Apparently, he did not test it, because after he left, I tested it, and water was still seeping out from under the tub (a lot). So we...
ARS / Rescue Rooter Ft. Worth
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The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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.

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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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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