Try to take a number of samples (5) in multiple locations. The ceiling material is man-mixed and thus you could miss the detection of asbestos in "this spot" when it might be one inch over in "that spot". Place the samples into a zip lock food storage bag and send it to the laboratory with a check for $35.00. Include your name and address, telephone number and fax number (if you have one). Any contractor with workers must follow OSHA rules. OSHA requires that no employee be exposed to asbestos.

Popcorn ceilings can often times be painted to improve their look. Age and condition play a major part in whether or not they can be painted safely. In some cases popcorn ceilings have been known to literally fall down in sheets when painted. The problem lies in the makeup of the popcorn texture itself, not in the paint, or the painting process. Popcorn ceiling textures are made with a chalk based substance that is very lightweight.

Yes, because of their light weight, you don't need to scrape the popcorn. No prior preparation of the ceiling is necessary. The tiles are made to be installed (glued) to the ceiling. With some modification of the slats the tiles can be dropped and will look just fine. All of the tiles are produced in Europe to their standards. That is why they only come in these dimensions. We also carry 24" by 24" panels for suspended ceilings. These are designed to replace Armstrong panels.

A little late at this point. If it was removed by a non-asbestos removal professional, you may have created an air quality issue for you and those workers. To bring a little piece of mind, you might want to test. If it is positive, then it would make sense to have a professional asbestos abatement company come in a clean the area.

To determine the presence Ohio law and rules require that persons certified as Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialists to be used to identify, detect and assess asbestos-containing materials. A list may also be requested by contacting Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program (614) 466-0061. If you decide to sample the suspected asbestos-containing material yourself, there are certain precautions that should be taken.

You should not disturb any debris and immediately notify your property owner or landlord. Ask whether the ceiling material contains asbestos or whether it was ever tested for the presence of asbestos. If the crumbling popcorn ceiling material contains asbestos, we suggest that a certified asbestos abatement contractor remove, repair, or encapsulate the ceiling.

Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals that have long been known to have useful properties such as strength, flexibility, and heat resistance. These minerals are essentially a type of stone that can be woven into fabric and used in construction materials.

Oh, yes! (Though not every single day.) I love the single serving-sized bags of Deerfield Farms popcorn at Walgreen's. Just 16 total carbs a bag for the Double Butter, & 18 total carbs for the Kettle Corn flavor.

Sampling is the use of an excerpt of pre-recorded material within another recording, and so sampling requires a master use right (see above).