Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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 July 2026
Eco Flo Plumbing spent a lot of time preparing an estimate for me. The company also made two visits to my home for thorough inspections of my job site. The price quoted to me was fair and reasonable, and the sales person was extremely personable! I Wholeheartedly Recommend EcoFlow !
EcoFlow, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was very pleased with the laboratory's responsiveness, in regards to answering questions I had about taking samples. They were very good in communicating how best to sample the air on both the finished and unfinished sides of our basement. However, where I was disappointed was when I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
The firm is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. It worked well in conjunction with Turtle Clan Laboratory Testing Company to establish and continue a remediation protocol as remediation progressed and as retests were taken. It coordinated very well with other contractors. It was...
Envirocare LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
It could not have gone better! Tom Tomascak was very thorough and business like. The process is somewhat time consuming because after the well is treated with chlorine you have to draw the chlorinated water out of the well, through tank and hot water heater and the entire piping system in the...
Tomascak Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2013
Workers arrived promptly. They removed the old boiler and installed the replacement the first day, they worked an extra long shift to ensure we had hot water before they left. They worked about 3/4's of the next day to plumb in the 4 heat zones, test the system. and leave the site very clean. ...
C&G Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in July 2013
30 minutes start to finish. George cleaned faucet seat area before installing the new faucet. He removed all old materials and tested new connections before leaving our home. Very pleasant experience overall. Would recommend in a heart beat. <br />
Pipe Dreams Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
Action Appliance Repair advertises that they have an office in Torrington, CT that repairs appliances, so thats why we called them. Action Appliance Repair was called to check out a non-functioning Bosch built-in microwave oven unit (sits atop a built-in Bosch oven). The technician examined the...
MAYTAG ACTION LINE APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in November 2012
Needed a CO level check and efficiency test for my gas furnace and was never given that readout. Had to call them back to come out and redo so I could actually get what I asked for. I will say they did respond immediately and came back out the day after I called them but I did not think sending...
Total Mechanical Systems LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
Steve was very patient with us in regard to a start time because materials were slow to come in. He began on the date he set and the job was finished about 6 weeks later. I do think it could have been accomplished sooner if the crew arrived earlier (than 10 am sometimes as late as 1) and stayed...
Pickering Construction LLC
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Reviewed in December 2006
Robert Weitz, a Senior Project Manager, was professional, prompt, and pleasant. RTK does other kinds of testing (air quality, radon, etc.) as well as mold testing. They do not do mold remediation because they feel that is a conflict of interest. I found that reassuring and it made me feel that I...
RTK Environmental Group
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No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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