Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
My remediation was challenging because I live a couple states away from the house I own. I had received a quote from another company saying that my whole bathroom needed to be torn out. When AM/PM inspected, they suspected that the damage was not that widespread. Sure enough, when they did the...
AM:PM Restorations & Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent verbal and written communication. Timely LAB Report for three AIRBORNE tests for mold. A professional approach in offering additional services to help the customer with mold remediation.
Hippo Home Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2023
Extremely professional on time and was done in fact earlier than estimated. When I lost the test he also gave it back to me.
Top Notch Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
While I was painting behind my stove I bent down next to the gas line and actually felt air blowing from a hole in the line onto my cheek--but the air was natural gas. I knew I had smelled some gas, but I kept assuming it was the pilot light. Nope, it was a huge leak in the gas line. No wonder I...
Andy Castillo Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2021
My client used A Plus Mold Inspection when they purchased a house that was pretty much riddled with visible mold - my client was planning a complete remodel and really wanted to know exactly what kind of mold They would be dealing with and needed multiple samples taken and tested to determine...
A Plus Mold, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Not happy at all. This company does not have the interest of property owners in mind. The test samples they take are often needless. For example air testing in every room. There are not even quantitative standards from the CDC on what is acceptable air spore counts. Do your research.
Mold Inspection Sciences of Los Angeles
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Reviewed in June 2019
Review by Joan BHin Los Angeles, CA Project: Test for Toxic Mold, Materials, and Air Quality On May 14, 18 I had a flood in my bedroom. Because I had been disappointed twice, as to cost and had a very limited amount of money to spend, I was doubtful when I called Robert that the cost would be...
Lake Shore Inspections Mold Testing & Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2017
From the outset, Alex was very professional, provided a free estimate and sound advice. I appreciate the level of professional expertise that Alex exhibited in explaining various phases of this plumbing job, exposing issues/problems right away, such as the section of the 4" clay drain line...
LA Drain Inspections and Repairs
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Reviewed in May 2017
Regarding Asbestos testing: Geoff was all around professional with great turnaround on the lab results. I'm a new home owner (actually still in Escrow) testing popcorn ceiling, and I recommend him to others in the same situation. His rates were great and so was his communication.
Mereson Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2016
Father & son team showed real professionism is testing 4 areas of potienal mold left by previous homeowner. They were available for questions after job was done. Explained test in great detail. Their service was invaluable to me. Fair & honest. Hired them 4 times. Have referred them to other...
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Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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