Popcorn Ceiling FAQ

We are trained and experienced in handling such types of asbestos-containing ceilings, so you don’t have to risk guessing and trying to do this on your own.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve been asked by our clients, with answers, to help you learn more about asbestos found in popcorn ceilings:

When Did they Stop Using Asbestos in Popcorn Ceiling?

Asbestos has been used in construction for hundreds of years, but two major incidents led to the eventual ban of asbestos. The first was a report that showed that asbestos was toxic and could cause lung disease. The second incident was in 1977, when the EPA and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) banned asbestos from all residential properties except for residential heating systems.

Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos Removal Cost?

Removing asbestos from a popcorn ceiling can be a messy, time-consuming task. However, the benefits of removal far outweigh any of these drawbacks. So we charge for removing popcorn ceiling asbestos based on different factors, including the size of the area being worked on and how much popcorn ceiling asbestos needs to be removed from it. As a result, we may not have a ready quote for you until after inspecting the building. But generally, it can cost anywhere between $1000 to $4000 or more.

What Does Popcorn Ceiling with Asbestos Look Like?

The texture of popcorn ceilings is the very first thing that everyone who walks into a room with them will notice. This is not just a slight bump or rough surface but rather a raised and very rough surface. You can see this clearly when looking at the ceiling from below. When you look at the bottom of the popcorn ceiling, it almost looks like small rocks or pebbles stuck together into one big lump.

They are usually white or off-white in color, and they have a very rough texture that makes them feel bumpy when touched. These materials can also be red or blue depending on what kind of paint is used on them before they are finished drying out completely.

Likelihood of Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos?

Over the years we have worked on removing popcorn ceilings; we noted that asbestos was commonly used as insulation in popcorn ceilings because it is fireproof, waterproof, lightweight and durable. Because of this, asbestos was used in many common building products until it was found to cause serious health problems.

Such buildings were quite popular in the United States during the 1950s through the 1970s, but they have fallen out of favor with builders because they are not considered energy efficient. This is also in addition to the EPAs ban on asbestos in the popcorn ceiling. So if you built your house around the 1950s to late 1980’s it may have asbestos in its popcorn ceiling. However, the easiest approach to determine this is for our specialists to conduct tests for the same.

We’d love to help you out; contact us today, and we’ll arrange how to remove the popcorn ceiling asbestos from your house. Don’t worry yourself out; we can do these for you quite affordably.