The apartment I'm in now is build in Ohio in 2012. It has a textured wall that I'm not too fond of. It reminds me of popcorn ceilings. I'm curious how such wall are fabricated and using what material. Is it just drywall joint compound sprayed on and then painted?
How likely is it to contain asbestos? I believe asbestos was banned from drywall joint compound in 1977 based on my research.
Can you also tell if the wall is painted or is it just bare drywall mud exposed? Thanks
There are a few ways to apply texture. The most common method I've used is a texturing roller. Spraying is messier and harder to get consistent.
If the building was built legally in 2012 it does not contain asbestos in significant quantity in any of the construction materials.
The wall is painted.
The texture shown in the picture on your post was sprayed on using a compound that was mostly water and a common and readily available powder or paste.
There is virtually no dangerous asbestos in that mixture.
Since the structure was built in 2012, there is most likely no asbestos in any part of the building.
You can relax, The only way that wall will hurt you is if you decide to tear out chunks and eat it or if it falls on you.
