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 September 2025
Called Gary at Tri county we suspected that there were mold behind my cabinets due to a report we received . Gary came in and got to work immediately and put tested where he could put this meter in and the meter showed that there were high amounts of mold. I was very upset and Gary calmed me...
Tri-County All Restorations
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Reviewed in May 2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Anthony Fiore at Environmental Testing Agency, and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. As soon as he learned about my severe mold problem, he came over that day, despite very short notice and it being the end of the work day. His kindness...
Environmental Testing Agency, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2024
This is a terrible company, started out great said all the right things dealt with the owner Kevin Nicholson thought it was good, I got three estimates and they were the most expensive, communication was terrible scheduling was non existent, very unprofessional no attention to detail, everything...
Bluewater Pool Remodeling/Repair & Leak Detection
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Reviewed in January 2023
SGF Environmental Consultants, Inc. was very thorough. They arrived promptly and reported the results quickly. I highly recommend hiring them if you need to test for the presence of asbestos.
SGF Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
I hired Jose and his team to do Particulate testing at my property and we was incredibly awesome to deal with at all levels. He got there on time did the property assessment and had results for me the next day as promised. I am very Happy with this company and will continue to do business with...
Priority One Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Easy scheduling and good testing
MVP Environmental Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Very professional. On-time. Helpful. And provided test results in a reasonable time.
Sani Tech Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2019
The test result were not good but services was fine and they did a good job.
Martell Remediation
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Reviewed in September 2018
I spoke with Mr. Rick Bayless at A Healthier Home. I hired him based on his knowledge, professionalism and expertise. He performed a mold test as well as a home inspection for my house in North Carolina. Mr. Bayless informed me that the test was complete and the results of the test by making...
A Healthier Home, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
We used them and they were very helpful. We liked them a lot. I can't remember exactly when they came out. I think it was $300-$400, but I don't remember the exact amount. They tested our house for mold because we had some moisture. One person came out and it took less than an hour. We got...
Mold Detective
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It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

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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