{"id":6482,"date":"2022-05-09T15:01:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T15:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=6482"},"modified":"2022-06-07T21:02:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T21:02:07","slug":"testing-popcorn-ceilings-for-asbestos-in-eight-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/prueba-asbesto-techos-de-palomitas-maiz-8-sencillos-pasos\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing Popcorn Ceilings for Asbestos in Eight Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you ever plan on selling or having guests in your home \u2013 and you have a popcorn ceiling which was built, installed, or remodeled before 1980 \u2013 asbestos testing should be a priority.\u00a0Even if you didn\u2019t know that your ceiling contained this toxic substance, you could still be legally responsible for damages, even many decades after the victim was exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Floor tiles, outdoor siding, and popcorn ceilings frequently contain asbestos. Until the 1980s, most builders used this mineral in almost every construction project.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Asbestos Ceiling Tiles<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Because they undergo so much wear and tear, homeowners should always test floor tiles and outdoor siding for asbestos. Ceilings don\u2019t get as much wear and tear, unless Spider-Man is a regular dinner guest in your home. However, nothing built lasts forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tiny crack in a popcorn ceiling poses a significant health risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos fibers are microscopic and have no taste or smell<\/a>. You might not know you\u2019re breathing them. But asbestos fibers get embedded in lungs and other bodily tissue, causing health problems<\/a> like asbestosis<\/a> and even cancers like mesothelioma<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using a Professional Asbestos Testing Company<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Before we get to the asbestos test steps, we should discuss a couple of points. First, for additional peace of mind, consider partnering with an onsite asbestos testing professional. An onsite professional obtains a more reliable sample and gets test results quicker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eight Steps to Test Your Popcorn Ceiling for Asbestos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tools Needed To Test Your Home\u2019s Popcorn Ceiling for Asbestos<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

  • Disposable facemask<\/li>
  • Pair of rubber gloves<\/li>
  • Pair of coveralls<\/li>
  • Paint brush<\/li>
  • Shoe covers<\/li>
  • Plastic sheeting<\/li>
  • Spray bottle full of tap water<\/li>
  • Utility knife<\/li>
  • Wet wipes<\/li><\/ul><\/td>