So homeowners are not necessarily at risk of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos on ceiling.
Asbestos was also a common ingredient in some mastic adhesives used for glue up application of ceiling tiles.
An asbestos ceiling is also called an acoustic ceiling or popcorn ceiling due to its soundproofing qualities and it looks a little like popcorn once it s sprayed on.
Asbestos was used commonly in ceilings since it helps with soundproofing and insulation it s more resistant to fire and it also hides ceiling imperfections.
If you have a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos in your home you can safely encapsulate it by painting or texturing over top.
Asbestos is not dangerous when it is contained within a material and left undisturbed.