So homeowners are not necessarily at risk of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos on ceiling.
An asbestos ceiling is also called an acoustic ceiling or popcorn ceiling due to its soundproofing qualities and it looks a little like popcorn once it s sprayed on.
To find out if your old popcorn ceiling contains asbestos you can purchase a test kit or hire an asbestos abatement professional.
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 is not dangerous when it is contained within a material and left undisturbed.
Known as popcorn ceiling cottage cheese ceiling or stucco ceiling it was typically 1 to 10 percent asbestos.