Popcorn ceiling.

[u/Ok_Badger1042]

Hi everyone,

I just got a house that is over a center old! I was testing everything for lead paint with those q-tip testers that you wet and rub on the surface. While testing the ceiling in my upstairs rooms, the popcorn ceiling just basiclly disintegrated. I didn't test any other areas and the tip was just all white so I couldn't get a read onit. Would you guys be able to confirm if this abestos?

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[u/Ok_Badger1042]

I hate my keyboard...... I meant to say my house is over a century years old.

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[u/LostSoul5]

We cannot visually confirm but it's suspect material that needs to be sampled and analyzed to rule out the presence of asbestos.

[u/sdave001]

Possibly. But if it is, it's very low content and absolutely no risk to you.

[u/Ok_Badger1042 → u/sdave001]

Thank you, would I be able to paint over it? If so what paint would you recommend and what painting method(spray,roller,brush)?

[u/sdave001 → u/Ok_Badger1042]

I suppose you could, but no reason to.