Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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I live on the San Francisco peninsula area. My kitchen floor needs replacing and before the floor installer could begin, they informed me I needed my existing flooring needed to be tested for ASBESTOS before any work could be done. I reached out to multiple companies from different platforms...
Adviro
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Reviewed in September 2021
They were quick to respond and came the same day as requested as we were urgently trying to assess a mold situation in our new home. The testing was comprehensive and I really appreciated being able to observe and discuss the situation with a professional while he gathered samples. However,...
California Healthy Home Inspections & Remediation, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
Juan not only came out, diagnosed the problem, identified a safety shortcut that the previous contractor cut corners on in regards to having a safety shut off valve for the gas in my garage by our hot water heater not just a valve outside the house on the way to the fire pit we where having...
Infinity Plumbing & Rooter
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Reviewed in February 2017
Carl provided very professional service. He explained everything that he was doing and made sure that I understood the methodology. Being anxious to know the results of the testing, the lab that he worked with had the test results back to me within 3 days.
A1 Certified Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2014
Jeff showed up within 20 minutes, took a look at the problem, gave me an estimate and started the job immediately. He was quick, courteous and tested all the toilets/tubs and washer to make sure all the pipes were working before leaving. Thanks, Jeff <br...
24/7 Rooter & Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2013
John and his family were very professional and punctual. They came, performed air testing and disbursed the results in a timely manner. They seemed pretty thorough with the inspection. They worked with us given our tight schedule. An excellent experience. 
American Air Testing Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
I'll try to summarize quickly: * Called this company for the services above.* Plumber visited and gave quote of $349 for toilet install, $120 for other misc. work. I said yes. (By the way, I was also given a quote of $2495 for a replacement 50gallon hot water tank, which I later did for...
Discount Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2007
Synergy were a pleasure to deal with. Both the removal crew and air quality test were punctual, completed the job on time and communicated well. Based on all the hype about asbestos removal, I was surprised by the price but the access was very easy.
Synergy Co
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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 can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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