I've noticed some peeling in the popcorn ceiling in one corner of my room. It's just a small area that looks like a piece of paper that's been torn. My house was built in 1979, and I know asbestos was banned in California in 1977, but I'm wondering if I should be worried about asbestos exposure since the material could still potentially be present. I would have asked my landlord about this if I had noticed it earlier. Is this something that I need to be concerned about?
3 Answers
It sounds like you might have some kind of moisture issue in that corner. The popcorn texture might be coming off due to water damage or other reasons. A good handyman can scrape off the loose stuff and respray it. Just make sure to check the cause before making any repairs!
Honestly, you probably don’t have much to worry about. A little peeling in the ceiling isn’t likely to be a health risk, even if there was asbestos in it. Just don’t go tearing it apart or inhaling dust from it regularly—then you might have a problem!
I think it’s more important to figure out the cause of the peeling rather than just jumping to conclusions about asbestos. Scraping and repainting might solve the problem, but if it keeps happening, it could mean there's something else going on, like moisture. Keep an eye on it and maybe take some photos to track any changes over time!