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What does popcorn ceiling asbestos look like.
The popcorn is not well bonded to the ceiling so the paint will have a tendency to peel.
Asbestos was used commonly in ceilings since it helps with soundproofing and insulation it s more resistant to fire and it also hides ceiling imperfections.
If you have a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos in your home you can safely encapsulate it by painting or texturing over top.
Known as popcorn ceiling cottage cheese ceiling or stucco ceiling it was typically 1 to 10 percent asbestos.
An asbestos ceiling is also called an acoustic ceiling or popcorn ceiling due to its soundproofing qualities and it looks a little like popcorn once it s sprayed on.
Unfortunately a popcorn ceiling made with asbestos will look no different than any other textured ceiling.
Instead a service company can easily remove popcorn.
As long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look.
Asbestos is not dangerous when it is contained within a material and left undisturbed.
Asbestos becomes dangerous when the microscopic fibers are.
So homeowners are not necessarily at risk of asbestos exposure.
For many years before the united states department of health and human services determined that asbestos is a known carcinogen manufacturers used asbestos to make many different products including the stuff of popcorn ceilings.
This makes identifying asbestos in ceilings difficult.
Also it looks like a glossy popcorn ceiling.
The best method for determining whether or not your ceiling contains asbestos is to collect a sample of the ceiling and get it tested by an accredited laboratory.