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CrazyBitch · 07-05-07, 10:15 AM

So I am all set to start scraping off my popcorn ceiling in the new house, when I read that houses built before 1979 could contain asbestos in the popcorn ceiling. Home Test Kits take about two weeks to process. I found a guy locally that can test in 24 hours, but costs about $85. I want to do this ASAP as I want to get it done so we can paint the house this weekend.
ANyone have any experience with this

DataBass · 07-05-07, 10:17 AM

Quit being a wuss and start scraping, wear a doctors mask if it bothers you that much.

CrazyBitch · 07-05-07, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DataBass

Quit being a wuss and start scraping, wear a doctors mask if it bothers you that much.

I have a dr mask...
Im ready to go.
Just nervous about all the DIY shit warning about asbestos....

troubled hollywood starlet · 07-05-07, 10:20 AM

get one of those doctor masks with a little built in respirator (around $2 at wal-mart), or i would go buy an actual respirator if i were you. not worth the risk!

e-brake · 07-05-07, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyBitch

So I am all set to start scraping off my popcorn ceiling in the new house, when I read that houses built before 1979 could contain asbestos in the popcorn ceiling. Home Test Kits take about two weeks to process. I found a guy locally that can test in 24 hours, but costs about $85. I want to do this ASAP as I want to get it done so we can paint the house this weekend.
ANyone have any experience with this

If your place was built before '79 and no one has had to refurbish the house since its pretty likely that it will have asbestos sealed in by a nice coat of lead paint. Luckily asbestos is only harmful if you inhale the dust, so you can get a spray bottle and spray the popcorn down soaking it before you scrape, then scrap it directly into bags, if you see any sign of dust at all stop break out the water bottle and spray it down. If you can keep the dust out of the air you will be just fine.

Ash · 07-05-07, 10:30 AM

you still smoke cigarettes right Brandy?

CrazyBitch · 07-05-07, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash

you still smoke cigarettes right Brandy?

Yes but that means I should be extra cautious! I'd rather not be twice as likely to die of cancer....

darki · 07-05-07, 11:50 AM

I like popcorn.

Sinacle · 07-05-07, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by e-brake

If your place was built before '79 and no one has had to refurbish the house since its pretty likely that it will have asbestos sealed in by a nice coat of lead paint. Luckily asbestos is only harmful if you inhale the dust, so you can get a spray bottle and spray the popcorn down soaking it before you scrape, then scrap it directly into bags, if you see any sign of dust at all stop break out the water bottle and spray it down. If you can keep the dust out of the air you will be just fine.

Do this and you will be fine. I used to renovate houses and had to do this a couple of times. It's way too expensive to get someone else to do it. Just go ahead and do it and get it out of the way

Alexander Graham Wang · 07-05-07, 11:29 PM

Id rather get asbestos poisening than have tacky ass popcorn ceiling!!!!

Ray Lek · 07-05-07, 11:57 PM

How do they get all the popcorn up there? Is there a popcorn blowing machine?

Jay. · 07-06-07, 12:31 AM

Shit that explains my retardation. I've been living in a house built in the 1940's since my birth.

Alexis Gold · 07-06-07, 12:54 AM

I used to removed asbestos from commercial buildings & to do that we'd have to suit up in an approved full body suit & face mask. There was more to it then just wearing a mask b/c the fibers can go EVERYWHERE.

Find out if it IS actually asbestos first, if it is, then you'll have to have someone remove it... most likely it is NOT.

Usually new homes are inspected before being sold & there will be a knowledge in the specs if there is any lead-based paint, tile mastic or asbestos used in the construction of the home. Asbestos isn't poison, it's a tiny fiber that gets into yr lungs.

Asbestos or NOT yr going to have to do something to control the dust that comes from removing that popcorn. The best thing to do is buy enough plastic (it is called poly at home depo) to keep the dust in one area, wear protect clothes & a mask AND googles.

Since your wrote there was paint on there - oh fuck, your going to have to do a LOT of fucking working on it.

If you want, my brother owns an environmental remediation company & he charges $15-25/sq to remove asbestos from private homes.

Just find out if it is asbestos first. OSHA has a great site for more info about asbestos http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/

CrazyBitch · 07-06-07, 03:11 AM

Turns out I don't think there is any paint on them, after I took a sample to get it tested. Maybe just in a couple spots that have been repaired over time. Hopefully there is no asbestos, and I can do my scraping tomorrow when I hear the good news. I have a very good idea from my research online how to do it.
Thanks you guys.

CrazyBitch · 07-06-07, 02:35 PM

Ok, we have about 3%, anything higher than 1% is hazardous, so I will be just painting them instead. Bummer to the max.

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DataBass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Frass Canyon Posts: 60,138	Quit being a wuss and start scraping, wear a doctors mask if it bothers you that much.

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Alexis Gold Crazy as fuck. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Fort Worth! Posts: 15,448 Blog Entries: 2	I used to removed asbestos from commercial buildings & to do that we'd have to suit up in an approved full body suit & face mask. There was more to it then just wearing a mask b/c the fibers can go EVERYWHERE. Find out if it IS actually asbestos first, if it is, then you'll have to have someone remove it... most likely it is NOT. Usually new homes are inspected before being sold & there will be a knowledge in the specs if there is any lead-based paint, tile mastic or asbestos used in the construction of the home. Asbestos isn't poison, it's a tiny fiber that gets into yr lungs. Asbestos or NOT yr going to have to do something to control the dust that comes from removing that popcorn. The best thing to do is buy enough plastic (it is called poly at home depo) to keep the dust in one area, wear protect clothes & a mask AND googles. Since your wrote there was paint on there - oh fuck, your going to have to do a LOT of fucking working on it. If you want, my brother owns an environmental remediation company & he charges $15-25/sq to remove asbestos from private homes. Just find out if it is asbestos first. OSHA has a great site for more info about asbestos http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/ __________________ I really enjoy getting fucked up every wkend on good music. What do you for fun?

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CrazyBitch Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 8,818	Turns out I don't think there is any paint on them, after I took a sample to get it tested. Maybe just in a couple spots that have been repaired over time. Hopefully there is no asbestos, and I can do my scraping tomorrow when I hear the good news. I have a very good idea from my research online how to do it. Thanks you guys. __________________ semen is scrumptious

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CrazyBitch Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 8,818	Ok, we have about 3%, anything higher than 1% is hazardous, so I will be just painting them instead. Bummer to the max. __________________ semen is scrumptious

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