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Are Shapell homes built in San Mateo in 1978 with popcorn ceilings containing asbestos?
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It's very likely that it COULD be. It's fairly simple to find out. Head down to your local hardware store and obtain an asbestos test kit. The kit will give you directions on how to take a sample and send it in to get the results. I STRONGLY suggest that you test any time you are uncertain so that you can take the appropriate action to protect your health and the health of everyone who enters your home.
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What occupations put one at risk for asbestos contamination?
Asbestos was an ingredient in older building materials, therefore occupations with a high contamination risk include those in construction. Popcorn ceilings and drywall may contain asbestos, so those included in the renovation of older buildings are at risk.
Is there such a thing as Asbestos in popcorn ceilings?
Yes. In materials installed in 1980 and earlier, some of the surface texturing materials WAS asbestos. The OSHA Construction standard for asbestos (1926.1101) requires that all thermal insulation, and surface texturing used in 1980 and earlier be considered to PRESUME to be asbestos until a lab test shows it is not. Now, having said that, if you have a popcorn ceiling, please do not rush to the den and start scraping it off. Not all popcorn is asbestos, and the danger of asbestos is inhaling it-so don't start making dust. There are several means of dealing with asbestos. If you are a construction worker, and encounter old popcorn ceilings, inform your supervisor, and ask that it be considered asbestos until examined by a qualified asbestos surveyor. It should also be mentioned that, while the use of asbestos in manufacturing acoustic texture was banned in the seventies and eighties,a lot of the material was already on the market.Some contractors had purchased pallets of the material, as it was so popular.So just because your house may have been built after the ban on asbestos,always use the appropriate particle mask and mist the ceiling with water before and during removal. Proper disposal is important also.It is best to use plastic sheeting to capture the material,then fold the material up in the plastic,and keep it sealed.Overall it is best to hire professionals to handle the removal of acoustic "popcorn"texture.
Can rubber balls can make popcorn ceilings break?
It can knock the popcorn off of the ceiling!
Can popcorn ceiling have asbestos in it?
Yes it can, depending on when it was installed.
What are the release dates for House Hunters - 1999 He Wants Popcorn Ceilings She Doesn't 73-7?
House Hunters - 1999 He Wants Popcorn Ceilings She Doesn't 73-7 was released on: USA: 23 April 2013
What is the cost per sq ft to popcorn ceilings?
Costs vary by geographic location.
What method do you use to remove popcorn ceilings?
Grab something like a metal spatula and scrape away.
whats the best place that installs popcorn ceilings for an office?
The best ceiling and who sells and installs it for offices would be the armstrong.com. This website will direct you to your better acoustics with the best ceilings. They do install for an office.
What is a healthy alternative to popcorn?
Popcorn is helthy itself, containing fiber to fill you up, as long as you limit yourself on the salt and butter.
How do people come into contact with asbestos?
Can you? Yes- asbestos was and IS used in hundreds of different products- from electrical insulation, thermal insulation, drywall joint compound, surface texturing materials (popcorn ceilings) floor tile, siding, caulking, concrete pipe, etc. It was also used in brake pads and shoes on vehicles, and clutch plates. It may be a skin irritant, but its greater hazard is when it is friable (pronounce as FRY- A-BULL) That means it is in a state that it can produce an airborne dust that you can inhale. This is extremely hazardous.
What is the best way to paint popcorn ceilings?
With a long nap roller (3/4" - 1"). And be prepared to go over the ceiling twice, in two different directions. Painting a popcorn ceiling is a real pain - I speak for experience.
What can one do with a popcorn ceiling system?
A popcorn ceiling is also known as a cottage cheese ceiling or a Stucco ceiling. It's spray-on paint on ceilings. It was used from 1950 to 1980. Nowadays it's banned because of the health risks.
