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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We recently used MFernandez CONSTRUCTION INC. to completely gut and remodel our kitchen and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From the start. MFernandez CONSTRUCTION INC. was incredibly communicative and helped us optimize our layout they installed new cabinets, floors and finished the...
MFernandez Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2025
The job was great I was really excited about the results
Good Guys Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
Fixed the dripping faucet and was a nice guy
Oak Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in January 2021
J has tutored me from geometry through pre-calculus (all honors courses) and he has not only helped me get my test scores to one of the top in the class, but we have also been able to get ahead in classes and think about problems more for understanding rather than solely memorization. J does not...
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Reviewed in August 2019
After a brief period of essential hammering in the attic and testing for air leakage, the work was done silently. The very pleasant installation crew was unobtrusive and efficient. I was amazed the "blowing in" process could be so quiet and clean. Not a drop of insulation escaped the...
Applied Building Science
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Reviewed in February 2014
A number of tests were made, and careful analysis leading to the right solution.
Ongaro & Sons
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Reviewed in December 2012
They found nothing, gave us a bill for 295 and recommended an infrared test costing 500 which they could not do until much later. Note that they said over the phone that the amount was for 2 hours of leak detection but they only stayed for 45 minutes. The next day, my wife looked outside and...
American Leak Detection - SF Bay Area
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Reviewed in May 2009
Three bathroom faucets were not working well. I had put off looking for a plumber for some time because of bad experiences and the belief among my friends that an honest plumber is almost impossible to find. Then my garbage disposal failed. So I called Reggie, the plumber one of my neighbors was...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

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