Vermiculite Ceilings
and Asbestos

How do I know if my

Vermiculite Ceiling Contains Asbestos?

Rumours abound on renovation forums about vermiculite ceilings containing asbestos. It is true that some vermiculite ceilings do contain asbestos – but very often they don’t. In fact, the vast majority of ceilings that we resurface have no asbestos detected (NAD) on their laboratory asbestos test reports.

The only way to know if a vermiculite ceiling contains asbestos or not is through an inexpensive laboratory test. Texture samples need to be sent to a laboratory where the sample can be analysed with the specified NATA testing method.

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All ceilings need a lab report prior to commencement of resurfacing works. Often strata asbestos registers are indicative only and cannot be relied upon as a definitive result.

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Vermiculite is

A Natural Substance

The product used in popcorn ceilings is called vermiculite and is actually a natural substance found in environments where asbestos is also sourced.

Even though the majority of vermiculite ceilings don’t contain asbestos, occasionally vermiculite has been contaminated.

Thus, all vermiculite ceilings need to be tested for asbestos content prior to commencement of any works.

If you have any concerns regarding your asbestos in your ceiling, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you – 1300 223 443

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Vaucluse, Sydney, NSW

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