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Warpy

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2. There is absolutely no way to clean it

Reply to Texasgal (Original post)

Mon Sep 24, 2012, 10:10 PM

Sep 2012

which is why people hate it and scrape it down ASAP when they move into a house that has it.

Modern "popcorn" is Perlite mixed into the paint. It is not particularly high in asbestos but scraping it off is a messy and dusty procedure and requires a face mask. It's nasty to inhale volcanic glass, which is basically what it is.

Popcorn that was applied before about 1975 could possibly contain asbestos and has to be tested. If your house was built after 1975, you're home free and only have to put up with the mess, not hire an asbestos abatement crew.

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Any ideas on how to clean [View all] Texasgal Sep 2012 OP

CAREFUL!!!!!!! Betsy Ross Sep 2012 #1

There is absolutely no way to clean it Warpy Sep 2012 #2

Not always the case The empressof all Oct 2012 #7

Good point Warpy Oct 2012 #8

took popcorn off the ceiling this way: northoftheborder Sep 2012 #3

actually, I think it's easier if it has been painted Viva_La_Revolution Sep 2012 #4

i wonder if you could use a steamer mopinko Sep 2012 #5

Four easy steps Natineah Sep 2012 #6

thank you for posting hopeful68 Nov 2012 #9