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falderol t1_j25ff63 wrote

Reply to comment by lisalys in New painter questions about old paint on walls, unpainted popcorn ceilings and primer! by thatoneguyovertheres

test it, why assume.

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lisalys t1_j278fua wrote

When I ever inherit, I will. But judging by the year, I’m pretty sure there’s asbestos everywhere.

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falderol t1_j28z9lj wrote

Then you also need to be testing for lead. Asbestos can nail you after a long time. Lead can hit you much quicker.

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lisalys t1_j2a3fum wrote

Thanks! I hadn’t thought of that!

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belleandhera t1_j265fx9 wrote

Because it's not necessary? If you are gonna make it your job to remove popcorn ceilings, that's one thing. If you are removing a single one, you're fine no matter how asbestosey it is.

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falderol t1_j26jfxf wrote

I dont think that is true. If you are mobilizing asbestos there are (maybe) laws about doing it. I think I have heard that if you find asbestos anywhere, you are required to use approved contractors to control and remove it. They use plastic doors and negative pressure enclosures to keep the fibers from contaminating the neighbors. The stuff kills people...eventually.

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