There’s a lot to love aboutolder homesthe character!
The superior construction materials!
But one thing modern homeowners usually don’t like about an older home?
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However, there are some important steps and precautions you should take before going scraper-first at your ceiling.
What Are Popcorn Ceilings?
The ceiling texture continued to be regularly used into the early 2000s.
Left untouched and alone, asbestos isn’t harmful.
Take the necessary precautions before doing a DIY test, like wearing the proper personal protection equipment.
This includes a mask.
However, the EPA recommends hiring a professional to come and safely test for asbestos.
Expect the process to take a long timedays, even.
If your ceiling is scraping easily, power on!
If there are windows, though, open them to create better air circulation.
You want to only use as much water as necessary, since too much could damage the drywall underneath.
Continue this process around the room.
Use the putty knife to help get at corners and tight spaces.
If you have a wet/dry vacuum, use that to help clean up the falling material.
United States Environmental Protection Agency.Learn About Asbestos.
Updated August 3, 2024.
United States Environmental Protection Agency.Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos.
Updated July 8, 2024.
