Ceiling in 1920's house help
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Di on Jun 19, 2015You should check to make sure that the insulation is not asbestos.Helpful Reply
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B. Enne on Jun 19, 2015I agree with @Di . Even the tile and adhesive could contain asbestos http://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Ceiling_Tiles.phphttp://homeround.com/asbestos-insulation-and-definition/ http://www.bergmanlegal.com/ceiling-tiles-contain-asbestos/Helpful Reply
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D & K on Jun 20, 2015The type of insulation you have is called rockwool. It a byproduct of the steel industry and is nothing more than mineral slag, it's actually a better form of insulation than fiberglass as it is completely nonflammable and won't melt until temps exceed 2000 degree F. It is still being used but it's popularity has diminished in the last 20 years or so because of the dust it creates. The dust is a irritant when inhaled and can be to the skin as well. Having said that the cost of having someone come in with the equipment to re-blow it into your attic space wouldn't be worth it. Bag it up, toss it away and either replace it with batt style insulation or purchase the expandable fiberglass blown insulation. Many of the big box home improvement centers offer free blower rentals with the purchase of a certain number of bags. Ok the tile...polystyrene closed cell foam was used to make these types of ceiling tile. Their biggest and only hazard that I'm aware of; they are extremely flammable and the smoke from such is deadly. Modern versions of these ceiling tiles are compressed wood pulp, paper that's been treated with a fire retardant. The newer tiles can be painted to any color and they do hold paint well. I would either go that route or simply remove the old tile ceiling and install drywall over the area if it's that small. Texture the new drywall with the canned texture, prime and paint.Helpful Reply
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Scottie Vosburgh on Jun 20, 2015Take all that stuff to the oldest hardware store in town and ask them what they think it's made of (Not your big box, the local guys). You may not be able to DIY this one. You really need to be careful. Please make sure before you go any farther. If it's not, you can totally replace the ceiling yourself easily, especially since the room is so small. If it is, you will at least have to pay for professional removal of the existing ceiling before you can do anything else. Check into the artificial tin ceilings or just the panels at the big box stores, that would look spectacular in there. I used them as a backsplash in my kitchen. Easy to install and about $18 a panel if I remember correctly. They're actually plastic and easy to trim etc. You could also just stop now and use those on top of this… but if it's asbestos and you've exposed it, you need to get it out or you could jeopardize your health. :( Good Luck!Helpful Reply
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Mandy Brown on Jun 20, 2015That insulation definitely looks like asbestos. I'm not sure how the laws are in Texas, but some states will allow home owners to remove it themselves (although I'd make sure I'd have a heavy duty respirator and other PPE). Once you hire a professional, they are required to remediate it according to law and it could cost a LOT of money. Like I said, make sure you check with your state laws before trying to remove it.Helpful Reply
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