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 April 2020
He responded to our initial inquiry promptly. Showed up on time to do the job. Very neat worker and left everything perfect. The next radon test came back extremely low so it works perfectly. I highly recommend him.
Lucas Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
The report I was given was thorough and accurate. It was exactly what I needed to make an informed decision on the house I was purchasing. If not for them I would have missed a ton of things that needed to be done asap. I would have lost so much money after purchase. Also having the mold test...
Howson Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
I knew we had mold in our house (wet basement and a roof leak), but I wasn't aware of the extent of the problem. Green Home Solutions came out and did a bunch of tests- they tested the air in the house, they tested surfaces, they non-invasively tested inside the walls- it was scary how much...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2016
Art came out to clear a clog in my drain line. He was knowledgeable and professional. Art got right to work and was all finished in less than an hour. We tested the line before he left and after and we have no complaints. We would not hesitate to hire or recommend Art's Plumbing in the...
Art's Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in May 2015
Not so great. It was performed on 11/6/14. Although he was nice we didn't even sign papers to take possession of the house till 12/8/14. He offers a 90 day warranty on his work, that should have told me something. I am disabled and my husband is too plus he is 70 and it took us every...
Realty Inspection Group
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have very hard water in our area. The calcification from deposits could be so thick, we needed to scrub out our fixtures at least a couple of times a year to unclog them. I thought it may be time to look into a water softener before we had internal damage to a major appliance and come home...
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in February 2013
He called us back within an hour of leaving a message <br /> We received an estimate the next day <br /> We waited several days for an estimate from a second company and had to call them several times <br /> When we finally scheduled the installation Clayton had the job done in a couple of...
Radon-IES
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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.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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.

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

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