2007-09-09 09:53:28 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you are talking blown textures, it's very unlikely that there is any asbestos present in it. I've been a builder for 40 years, and have never seen any that was asbestos based. Most uses ground styrofoam as the texture, and a modified drywall mud with acrylic binder as the coating mix.
Asbestos has been outlawed in most places and most uses for about 30 years. Why do you think it contains asbestos? You could have a sample checked to be sure if you have reason to suspect is does.
Aside from that, note that the only way asbestos is seriously dangerous (and it is) is in dust form where it can be inhaled.
One of the tricks to easy removal of ceiling texture is to dampen the material with water before removing it. Because the drywall mud is water based, it soaks it up and becomes mud again. This prevents creating any dust when it's removed, and if it does have asbestos in it, there is therefore no asbestos dust to inhale. The texture can be dampened with a mister or garden sprayer. You leave it to soak in for 15-30 minutes, and may need to spray a second time. This softens the texture and allows it to be readily scraped off with a wide putty knife. You put a lightweight plastic drop cloth down; It falls to the floor; when done you fold up the plastic and trash it.
2007-09-09 12:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by spiritgide41 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of work to do around old homes, so, choose your fights. Test it. If it is asbestos, then this fight is one you should not take on without a professional. It has been my experience that the cost of this service varies widely and you might find a deal. Call around.
That said, have you thought about containment? You might be able to screw drywall over the top of it and leave the asbestos contained. That would be my choice.
2007-09-09 16:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by Geoffrey L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little confused by the "popcorn" part. That texture (usually mixed with paint and blown on) did not become vogue until the 80's. It should not contain asbestos. Are ya sure about that?
2007-09-10 16:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Red Raider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer - no.
More complicated - you can rent respirators, heavy vacuums, etc., but if you mess it up, you have asbestos in the cracks of the room to express itself later.
If you are sure it is asbestos laden, best to pay to have it taken down or spray paint over it without disturbing it (which is also allowed, puts the problem off to tomorrow.)
2007-09-09 09:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is not.
Improper asbestos abatement will result in harmful microscopic asbestos particle contamination. It's best to not disturb the existing surface if you don't wish to have it properly removed.
2007-09-09 09:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry have I missed something? where does the popcorn come into it?
get the professionals in its a dangerous job
2007-09-09 09:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you saturate it with amending water and use proper PPE you should have no problem. But you need to check with your towns regulations as how to dispose of it
2007-09-09 10:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by pit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2007-09-09 09:59:24 · answer #8 · answered by jay b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋