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 2025
I hired this company to come do an air test for me because I wanted to check if I have spores in the air and if it’s dangerous for me to be in my home. They came the next day, checked everything and were so polite. They walked me through everything and made me feel very comfortable.
Pure Air Mold Testing
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Reviewed in January 2025
Charged me $95 for a visit, did not inspect anything on the refrigerator. I told him it wasn?t dispensing water, and he proceeded to tell me I needed a new logic board that cost $600 above the visit. Didn?t test the water filter, didn?t test for a frozen line or a solenoid. Called another...
DNE Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in January 2023
If you binge watch home improvement shows on TV like I do, the word, "asbestos" can send you and your budget into a cold sweat! William and his team at Laroue Environmental, LLC did a great job thoroughly explaining the asbestos testing process to me as well as my options should the results...
Laroue Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
It makes me sad to have to write this review, but I feel obligated to warn people about this company. Mold is a serious problem that can cause very real health complications -- this company is ill-equipped to help you on any level. Steer clear! When I got service in Dec 21, I tried to contact...
Green Home Solutions TrueEnviro
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Reviewed in October 2022
It makes me sad to have to write this review, but I feel obligated to warn people about this company. Mold is a serious problem that can cause very real health complications -- this company is ill-equipped to help you on every level. Steer clear! When I got service in Dec '21, I tried to...
Green Home Solutions TrueEnviro
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Reviewed in June 2020
I did not hire them because of all the bad reviews. I need help and you are not providing it with tested plumbers
Angi
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Reviewed in May 2020
We are an environmental testing company and have referred and tested behind Mold Solutionz. They pass our clearances and do good quality work. I recommend them.
Mold Solutionz 24/7
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Reviewed in October 2016
It went well, Anthony and his son Richard arrived on time and were able to successfully inspect my home and determined where the mold was coming from. They also took both air samples and a swab test to send to a lab to have it analyzed. Once the results came in they were able to submit a report...
California Certified
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Reviewed in November 2015
I used this company because of the price was competitive, and E.Z suggested a mold test before he even started the whole process just to make sure I need it. He came over for an estimate, a day after i received the estimate and 3 days after they started the restoration process which took few...
Green Planet Mold & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2013
Scheduling the appointment went fine. I felt like they didn’t call back with the results as quickly as I had hoped for but gave us the results the next day. Their prices seemed really high and the prices per test seem a high but the technician was very nice and knew his job. They had...
Same Day Mold Testing Inc
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If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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