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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Spectrum Stone absolutely knocked this project out of the park! We are beyond thrilled with our new granite countertop. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. The craftsmanship is outstanding — every detail is flawless, from the...
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Reviewed in June 2023
Fast response. He was very thorough in checking for the issue on our refrigerator.
Chip's Fix-It-All
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Reviewed in September 2016
Installation went well though it ended up costing a few hundred dollars more than estimated. Charged additional for pressure testing the line they installed and the line in the house. Once installation was complete, ongoing service was not an issue until we decided to switch providers. Requested...
Davenport Energy
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Reviewed in October 2015
Needed to re finish all of my lower level wood floors (2200 plus sq. ft.) plus stairs. I left Keith in charge while I went for a 3 wk. extended vacation. About 4 yrs. ago I had another company come in and refinish my floors and one would never know they were 'redone'! Keith came in and gave...
Custom Flooring Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
I called Bruce to troubleshoot what I thought was a problem in the circuit or the circuit breaker in a trailer on a property I recently purchased. Having never owned a trailer before, I was reluctant to try to troubleshoot the problem myself. He identified the problem quickly and resolved it. ...
BA Layne Electric
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Reviewed in October 2014
We deal with Quality Water Systems for our swimming pool supplies and challenges, so it was the first place we considered when looking to replace our softener which had simply quit working. We asked for Robert to come do the initial testing because we have dealt with him about pool matters. ...
Kinetico Quality Water Systems
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Reviewed in December 2013
Equipment arrived quickly. Easy to install. Sales personnel and customer service/technical assistance in setting up and testing equipment is very good. Representatives are helpful and ready to answer any questions. Hoping to never actually NEED emergency assistance, but trusting if so, they will...
Frontpoint
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called Tropical to explain I may have a propane gas leak and that I had the unit shut off. I asked for a technician to come the next morning, which he did. He tested to see if there was a leak. There was none. He inspected and cleaned the thermocouple and the heating tube. The unit worked...
TROPICAL HEATING & COOLING INC
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Reviewed in June 2012
Beautiful! Daniel did a wonderful job. He was respectful, informative, very helpful and very thorough. Every test performed was explained. I even signed on with Ostrom in the event of future electrical problems. And Ostrom sent me a card thanking me for using their services. It is I who am...
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in October 2011
First let me express how my gratitude for Thomas coming within 15 minutes after receiving my call.Thomas cut the water supply off and replaced the copper T connection with a non corrosive T. He also tested the water and found it to be highly acidic. He explained that I need a bigger water filter...
Sullivan Plumbing
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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.

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.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

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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