Is Popcorn Ceiling Dangerous? By Mas Construction Toronto

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Identification of Ceiling Asbestos does not
change the appearance of the ceiling, so you
cannot tell by looking at the ceiling if it
contains asbestos. You can also omit the
age.  However, the law allowed the application
of the existing product, so textured asbestos
ceilings may have been installed later than the
1980s. To be sure, have a professional take a
sample for laboratory analysis. Risk of Popcorn
Ceiling The popcorn cap only becomes unsafe when
it is damaged, disturbed, or begins to
deteriorate. Damage allows dust containing
asbestos to float in the air and can be inhaled
by unsuspecting residents.  Asbestos exposure
has been linked to a rare form of cancer called
mesothelioma in addition to chronic respiratory
problems. Toronto Painters know the risk of
having health problems after exposure is unknown,
damage does not usually show until years after
exposure.
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Popcorn Ceilings Management Attempts to withdraw
can cause more problems than leaving him alone.
Inspect the ceiling periodically to assess its
condition. Take precautions so that the ceiling
will not be damaged by accident. Do not touch or
disturb it in any way even to clean it. Removal
or repair If a popcorn cap poses a hazard due to
damage or spoilage, you have two options. Or else
one should be done by a professional. The repair
may involve sealing it so that the asbestos
fibers remain stable, or enclosing it by placing
another material on top.  Repair generally costs
less removal. Only a professional painter can
remove a popcorn ceiling containing asbestos. The
procedure is complicated and, if done improperly,
will cause more exposure than leaving it damaged
and in place.
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How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Move all the
furniture in the room. Get off all the pictures,
curtains, curtains, and other moving
accessories. Cover heating or air conditioning
ducts with plastic to protect them from dust. If
the furniture is too heavy to move, or if you
don't have room to put it, cover it with large
sheets of plastic. If you have a ceiling fan,
cover it completely with a trash bag or plastic
sheet to prevent dust from entering the motor and
ruining it. Cover all outlets and switches by
gluing pieces of plastic over them. Lay a large
piece of plastic down so that it covers the floor
and extends one foot from the wall. Glue in place
with blue painter's tape. Removing the popcorn
ceiling is dirty, dusty work, and dust will
filter into everything. Wrap the lower legs of
your scale with rags to protect plastic punctures.
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How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Fill a Popcorn
ceiling spray pump bottle with hot water and two
to three tablespoons of liquid dish soap. Spray a
4 to 6 square foot section of the ceiling. You
want to dampen the texture, but you don't want to
saturate the ceiling so that it penetrates the
drywall below. This downward wetting helps to
soften the texture of the ceiling and helps
control the amount of dust produced as well. Don
a respirator to protect your lungs and safety
glasses to protect your eyes. Wear rubber gloves
and protective clothing. Wait 15 minutes after
spraying Popcorn ceiling spray. Scrape the
popcorn texture off the ceiling with a
wide-bladed tool, such as a floor scraper. Don't
tear off too deep or you may damage the drywall
and drywall joint strip below the texture of the
popcorn. A putty knife works to remove texture in
corners and other tight spots. If you have
difficulty removing a section of the texture from
the Popcorn ceiling, spray the area a second time
and wait 15 minutes. Fold the plastic covering
the floor carefully to keep airborne dust when
you have finished removing the textured popcorn
on the ceiling, and throw it in the trash.
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