{"product":{"product_id":"B008J3ZK8M","title":"Asbestos Test Kit 1 PK (5 Bus. Days) Schneider Labs","price":"35.0","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DcVPZeSdL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M"},"comments":[{"body":"\u0026gt;  I had my place (built in 1940) tested for about $600 or so USD.\r\n\r\nSounds like you got fucked over pretty hard on that price. A test kit is $35 and your sample is actually tested at a nationally certified laboratory. This is the same kit the pros use.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M","subreddit_name":"homeowners","author":"bullfrenchy"},{"body":"It's a personal preference thing and I really don't mind popcorn ceilings. \r\n\r\nMake sure you send a small sample off to an asbestos testing lab before you do anything. What year was the home built?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M","subreddit_name":"homeowners","author":"bullfrenchy"},{"body":"Not sure how long that will take, but, you can buy [an asbestos test kid for pretty cheap on amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M) with 1-day turn-around. Personally, unless the city was responsive immediately I would buy it and test to find out NOW. Asbestos is nothing to fuck around with.","subreddit_name":"legaladvice","author":"cherriessplosh"},{"body":"If it was a floating hardwood I would say keep it. For nail down you are better off removing it. This will allow you to put down the correct paper under the hardwood.\r\n\r\nAs for the asbetos risk I have used this [test](https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1512221523\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=asbestos). From the date I ordered the test kit from amazon to the date I had results was just over a week, so you can get quick results.","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Fake_account27"},{"body":"I have used this [Testing Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1516193772\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=asbestos%2Btest%2Bkit\u0026amp;th=1) on tile in my basement. The whole process, from when I clicked buy on amazon, to my results was just over a week. So they are fast.\r\n\r\nTo remove my tile I bought a heavy duty resperator, mopped everything down first, and was very careful wen removing the tile.  I also sealed the area off with plastic, and made sure the HVAC fan was off.\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Fake_account27"},{"body":"I almost feel like we should have a bot for this, but the only want to tell is to get it tested. [Test Kit Link](https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1524952753\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=asbestos+test+kit)\r\n\r\nTurn around on the kit when I used it, from the day I ordered it on amazon, took a sample and sent it the kit, was not much over a week. ","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Fake_account27"},{"body":"[A test kit is $35](https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M). That includes the lab fee, and they DO test vermiculite. The exception is in New York State, where all vermiculite insulation is automatically treated as ACM - rendering testing redundant.","subreddit_name":"Renovations","author":"chrisbrl88"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XACFXMHKM60DJV4E071C?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\n\r\nI got two of these to test questionable insulation in my house. When I packaged up the samples, I accidentally put them in each other’s back (the bags are associated with that kit by a number). When they were testing the sample, the called me to make sure I was aware of what I did because the samples did not match the description I gave. So for what it’s worth, the lab they get sent to cares enough to pay attention to stuff like that. \r\n\r\nBy the way, both came back negative even though I was almost certain they were asbestos based on the research I did online.","subreddit_name":"hvacadvice","author":"TWS_Photography"},{"body":"The only concern I see is you say the ductwork is tight-ish.  I doubt it is a concern but if you want to be sure, get a test kit and test to see if you have asbestos coming in through leaky ductwork.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"reallyrusure"},{"body":"I used [this](https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2YI7Q76615GD4\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=asbestos+testing+kit\u0026amp;qid=1631288768\u0026amp;sprefix=asbestos\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMU9KWkEzRDdWWkFUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTcxMTA5MlFKTlo0REU1U1RBVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDE2OTc0MTJRVzBKV1hLTDVVUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl). Collect a small sample from somewhere inconspicuous (I did underneath the smoke detector), and ship it off to them.","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Caswell64"},{"body":"Some old drywall absolutely does contain asbestos. You can't really tell by appearance. If you suspect the drawer was constructed before 1980 it's a possibility.\r\n\r\nIf that's your primary concern, buy a test sample kit and have it tested for asbestos. Then you won't have to wonder.\r\n\r\n$30 or $40 on Amazon for a kit that includes a UPS label and test. They email you the results a week after you send the sample. I used this one recently to have my popcorn ceiling tested:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/","subreddit_name":"whatisthisthing","author":"Snorky-Talk-Man"},{"body":"Not that expensive. You can get a test kit on Amazon for $35: https://www.amazon.com/Asbestos-Test-Bus-Days-Schneider/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=asbestos+test+kit\u0026amp;qid=1587566059\u0026amp;sprefix=asbes\u0026amp;sr=8-3\r\n\r\nIn 1980 you're borderline for the chance of asbestos. It was banned in popcorn ceiling spray manufacturing in 1978...but builders were allowed to use any existing stock they already had even past that date. So it's still best to test just to make sure.","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Caswell64"},{"body":"I purchased this (twice) and it worked great! Just got my sample, filled out the form, made an account, filled out my account. Sent it in to the company and in 7 days I had my results. Very professional product.\r\n\r\nMy sample consisted of: A segment of popcorn ceiling from 5 different rooms.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share","subreddit_name":"Renovations","author":"Juulk9087"},{"body":"I just used the testing kit below about 2 months ago on tile in my basement. I did not have 9x9 tile but it did contain asbestos. House was built in 1980.\r\n\r\nThe kid is easy to use and results came back in less then the 5 days they advertized.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M/ref=sxts_bia_sr_1_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=3182441022\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=CNr9i\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=KT97Y102Q4J6DSEBV3JG\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=301\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B008J3ZK8M\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=96zAu\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=asbestos%2Btesting%2Bkit\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=W358AA2R3WE88RYTGXZ1\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1506549745\u0026amp;sr=1\u0026amp;th=1\r\n","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"Fake_account27"},{"body":"Get an [asbestos testing kit](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J3ZK8M). \r\n\r\nIf there's asbestos, hire a pro for the abatement. If no asbestos, just decide if you'd rather spend your time scraping the ceiling or hanging, taping, and mudding new drywall... There is no happy answer here. ","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"MalteseCow"}]}