Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
Rapid response. Testes for the presence of mold. Test indicated none was present. The
Rapid Response Remediation
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Reviewed in October 2017
no more water leaks but the real test will be next spring.
Tri State Basement Repair
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Reviewed in November 2015
First of all, Martine was awesome. She is very friendly and communicates all the information very clearly. I enjoyed asking her questions and learning about this process and what it entails. She did 3 or 4 tests in a finished basement corner for me where I knew some water came in through a...
Indoor Environmental Testing Inc
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Reviewed in April 2015
Very well. All tests that I expected were performed, plus a check of exhaust gasses that I had not expected. No problems were found. (The price was low because it was an Angie's List "Big Deal.") 
Seasonal Survival
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Reviewed in March 2015
Went very well. Showed up on-time and was extremely knowledgeable. He went into great detail to explain all the tests he was doing, the results he was seeing, and what they meant. Discovered one major issue in our house and several minor ones. For the minor ones he explained exactly how I...
ACCREDITED HOME PERFORMANCE TESTING
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Reviewed in July 2014
Bob Runchey recommended A&A Environmental from Poynette to remove the vermiculite with hazmat procedures. I checked with the state lab that does testing for asbestos, and while there is no definitive test to detect it in loose fill, they said we should remove it appropriately. I learned that...
American Home Consultants LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
After living in our house for a few years, we started noticing our paint chipping and flaking off. Since we have a toddler and suspected there was lead in the paint, we decided to hire a pro to take a look. And we're glad we did! Doug spent hours scanning every nook and cranny, even in areas we...
Testudo LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
I needed to test my house quickly because my 4-year-old had a chronic cough whenever he was in the house. I ordered on a Friday and moldlab said they would mail the kid Monday. They didn't mail it until Thursday and by then I had already hired a local company to do the testing sooner. The people...
Moldlab
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Reviewed in August 2013
Quick and easy testing! Very pleasant to work with!
Airtite Environmental Services, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

If asbestos is found, it is crucial to consult with a professional. They will provide recommendations for appropriate abatement actions, which may include safe removal, containment, sealing, or enclosure. All actions must be planned and executed in accordance with local regulations for handling asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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