[car1done]

My family purchased a modular home in 1995, and was looking to remove the popcorn ceiling. I'm just wondering if I should get the ceiling tested for asbestos first or are homes built after 1990 ok?

 

[GHstone]

This is a common misconception about all popcorn ceilings. You will be fine. It is a very messy job. Good luck.

 

[mark sr]

Asbestos was banned from residential texture in the late 70s although existing stock was allowed to be used up. Anything after the early 80s is presumed to be asbestos free. I wouldn't worry any.


Has the texture been painted? Painted popcorn is harder to remove but it can still be done.

 

[car1done]

This is a common misconception about all popcorn ceilings. You will be fine. It is a very messy job. Good luck.

Thanks.

 

[car1done]

Asbestos was banned from residential texture in the late 70s although existing stock was allowed to be used up. Anything after the early 80s is presumed to be asbestos free. I wouldn't worry any.


Has the texture been painted? Painted popcorn is harder to remove but it can still be done.

No it hasn't been painted thankfully. So I should be go to go.

 

[mark sr]

Not being painted makes the job a lot easier. I usually take a pump up garden sprayer and mist water on the texture [it's water soluble] and then take a wide knife and scrape.