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.
Asbestos on ceiling.
Asbestos is not dangerous when it is contained within a material and left undisturbed.
Asbestos was also a common ingredient in some mastic adhesives used for glue up application of ceiling tiles.
If you have a popcorn ceiling that contains asbestos in your home you can safely encapsulate it by painting or texturing over top.
Asbestos may have been used in the ceiling tile tiles and in lay in ceiling tiles in suspended ceilings in the tile body or in paper facing or backing on the 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.