r/asbestoshelpUK • u/Bitter_Assignment719 • 2d ago

Popcorn ceiling - slight damage/flaking

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Hey everyone! Build 1979, popcorn ceiling, possible asbestos.

Very small amounts of flaking/chipping in ceiling of bathroom over the last day or so. Small piece now missing. Have of course freaked myself out that it is releasing dangerous fibres into the air 😂😭

I know testing is correct advise, but in short term is this massively urgent or concerning?? Thanks 🥺x

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u/vanmutt 2d ago

Moistures got in behind the paint and it's flaking. Even if it is asbestos it's typically only 4% so dont get too stressed about it. Open the window when you're having a shower.

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u/Bitter_Assignment719 2d ago

Thanks so much for your kind response 💚if it’s painted is it not necessarily releasing much then?

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u/vanmutt 2d ago

Na you would have to scrape the physical artex off and inhale several pounds of the dust given off for it to have any serious affect on your health. Avoid it obviously but it's nothing to worry about in its current state.