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Yes it can, depending on when it was installed.
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Herbert Gabler
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What does a popcorn ceiling look likE?
A popcorn ceiling is a ceiling that has prickles in it like in the related link below.
Was asbestos used in ceiling tiles?
Asbestos turned into a common additive in ceiling remedies. The mineral become regularly used in ceiling tiles and paper backing for the tiles. a few adhesives used to affix ceiling tiles together, which include mastic, additionally contained asbestos. Even in older houses that don't have ceiling tiles, ceilings may additionally still comprise asbestos.
Where can one purchase asbestos ceiling tiles?
One cannot purchase asbestos ceiling tiles currently. Because asbestos has shown to be harmful to the health of people, products containing asbestos are no longer sold.
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 you cover asbestos ceiling tiles with drywall?
Most areas will have by-laws about covering asbestos.
Is glossy paint a soloution for popcorn ceiling?
No. The popcorn is not well bonded to the ceiling so the paint will have a tendency to peel. Also -- it looks like a glossy popcorn ceiling. Instead, a service company can easily remove popcorn from your ceiling. It's typically a 1-day, low cost operation, and I highly recommend it. You can do it yourself but it's messy. One caution: popcorn is applied to hide aesthetic defects in the ceiling construction. Make sure you don't mind uncovering this.
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.
Can rubber balls can make popcorn ceilings break?
It can knock the popcorn off of the ceiling!
Ceiling Repair?
form_title= Ceiling Repair form_header= Repair a broken ceiling with help from a professional! Why does the ceiling need to be repaired? *= _ How old is the building?* = _ Does your ceiling contain Asbestos?* () Yes () No () Not Sure
Was asbestos ever used in ceiling texture?
Yes. Some plasters and paints that were used to give texture to ceilings and walls did contain asbestos. But the only way to know whether a specific ceiling or wall plaster contains asbestos is to have it tested by a qualified laboratory.
Was asbestos ever an ingredient in glue or epoxy?
Yes, asbestos mastic (glue) under the tiles. ceiling or floor tiles?
Asbestos Abatement?
form_title=Asbestos Abatement form_header=6653 Has asbestos testing been done on the surfaces?*= () Yes () No () Don't Know Please describe the materials that have asbestos that will have to be removed.*= [] Sprayed acoustic ceiling [] Acoustic ceiling tile [] Walls or ceilings [] Plaster or drywall compound [] Flooring [] Insulation [] Roofing [] Siding [] Soil outdoors [] Other [] Unsure
