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>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Power Place Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2026
I cannot recommend Pedro and his crew enough! He came out to give me a quote to remove 4 small trees, 1 large tree and a huge pile of dead trees and debris that was left over from the construction of our home. Pedro was quick, professional and fair. We agreed on a price and he began right then...
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Reviewed in March 2026
My client hired Darrell to test for mold at the home they wanted to purchase. Darrell is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the test results in a way we could understand. Further, he had very timely responses and traveled to a far out location! Highly recommended!
Omni Property Inspections & Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Needed a leach field installed, called Six Point excavation talked with Jeremy Yoder, he was prompt worked with the inspector, worked us up a more than fair price, squeezed us in to his schedule and completed the job. Can't say enough about Him and the company, would recommend any day of the...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Tyler did a thorough job and was able to complete the inspection within a short time. The report was very detailed and easy to follow.
Sure Foundation Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
They had solutions to our chimney problems that not only fixed it but improved the look of it. They were professional, very reasonable and cleaned up everything. The stucco work is beautiful.
Alfonso Stucco, LLC
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No Moore Pests, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
After hiring a larger more well known company who literally did nothing but charge me for time and travel, I was able to find Andrew on Angi’s. Not only did he clear the main, but he installed a new clean out. Andrew is very personable and communicates well. He explained what needed to be done,...
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Great company. Very pleased with their professionalism.
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Reviewed in December 2021
EXTREMELY Satisfied with the work Ojo Springs did for me. I can't say one bad thing about them. They were great!
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Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally 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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