Asbestos was used commonly in ceilings since it helps with soundproofing and insulation it s more resistant to fire and it also hides ceiling imperfections.
Asbestos on ceiling.
So homeowners are not necessarily at risk of asbestos exposure.
Known as popcorn ceiling cottage cheese ceiling or stucco ceiling it was typically 1 to 10 percent asbestos.
Asbestos is not dangerous when it is contained within a material and left undisturbed.
Asbestos may have been used in the ceiling tile tiles and in lay in ceiling tiles in suspended ceilings in the tile body or in paper facing or backing on the ceiling tiles.
If you have a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos in your home you can safely encapsulate it by painting or texturing over top.