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I want to remove it but I have been seeing online that some popcorn ceilings contain asbestos. I don't know if this does. I would need to get it tested. Also there are two sprays down in the basement (previous owner left) it is for repairing/matching popcorn ceilings texture. I do know that in the master bedroom and my theater room there is popcorn ceiling but its clearly this spray. The additions (master bedroom and theater room) were added in 2001 so it's definitely not asbestos. The problem is I don't know if the other locations in the house are from this spray alone or from the spray and old popcorn ceiling.
I am looking for any options other than removing the popcorn ceiling. If I can't find anything I might as well get it tested and then removed the old fashioned way. The thing is it looks like it has been painted plus sprayed with the texture spray so I am not sure the test will come out positive. Or if it will be harder to get a good sample from the ceiling.
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While asbestos is a hazard, unless you already have bad health issues with your lungs the chances of it being a bother are very slim, Exceptionally slim. Especially if you follow safe practices, which are part and parcel with taking down popcorn ceiling anyway. That is, keep it wet so the individual fibers don't go airborne/clump together and wear a good quality respirator. The respirator is just common sense for anything that involves airborne particles, essential (and cheap) preventative gear. And you wet the popcorn ceiling to get it to slough off.
It was a risk I was willing to take, same for my wife (who has a medical degree) and her mother. We did 1500sq/ft in 2 days about 7 years ago, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I honestly think that the drywall dust (popcorn hides all manor of sloppy work) was a far bigger nuisance.
Just checked it out. That involves stapling ordrilling into the ceiling. Which will not be good if I’m trying to avoid messing with the popcorn ceiling.
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BTDT. Removing popcorn is a really dirty job. Also the ceiling probably wont be in good shape when youre done. First theres the digs and gouges from removing the popcorn. And second they usually don't tape and finish a ceiling before they do popcorn.
You should consider covering it up with a new layer of thin drywall instead. It’s probably the easiest way to get the best results. Less mess and you will get a smoother ceiling. Drywall is not that expensive.
If you do decide to drywall your ceilings I would take the opportunity to do stuff like move lighting and redo plumbing . Fix floor squeaks etc. All the holes will be covered by the new drywall.
Just checked it out. That involves stapling ordrilling into the ceiling. Which will not be good if I’m trying to avoid messing with the popcorn ceiling.
If you are having it covered up, is that really that dangerous?
BTDT. Removing popcorn is a really dirty job. Also the ceiling probably wont be in good shape when youre done. First theres the digs and gouges from removing the popcorn. And second they usually don't tape and finish a ceiling before they do popcorn.
You should consider covering it up with a new layer of thin drywall instead. It’s probably the easiest way to get the best results. Less mess and you will get a smoother ceiling. Drywall is not that expensive.
If you do decide to drywall your ceilings I would take the opportunity to do stuff like move lighting and redo plumbing . Fix floor squeaks etc. All the holes will be covered by the new drywall.
Drywall might be the best option. The way my lights are positioned it won’t be a problem putting drywall. I wouldn’t need to remove the lights to install
This is how my ceilings look. Notice the sparkles I don't know where he got that from.
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