Identifying & Removing Asbestos-Containing Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings were commonly installed between 1945 and 1985, and many contain asbestos fibers that pose serious respiratory hazards. Scraping a contaminated ceiling can release fibers at levels over 100 times the legal limit (source: NIOSH).
Safe Removal Process
- Testing for Asbestos
- Hire a professional inspector to test ceiling materials before removal.
- Containment & Personal Protection
- Cover floors and walls with plastic sheeting to trap falling debris.
- Wear full-body protective suits, gloves, and HEPA-filter respirators.
- Wet Scraping Technique
- Lightly mist the ceiling with water to reduce dust release.
- Gently scrape using a wide putty knife.
- Disposal & Air Quality Testing
- Bag and label all debris for disposal in a designated asbestos landfill.
- Conduct final air quality testing to confirm safe conditions.
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