Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div>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.</div>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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From start to finish, everything was smooth and quick. The technician who came out was great really professional, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing. He took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense and answered all my questions. The installation was done fast and clean...
LEON COMPANIES LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Owner of this company was very knowledgeable and helped me with air quality testing and swabbed under kitchen sink for what ended up to be black mold from a leaky pipe. This company called me the next day to inform me of the test results- and went above and beyond referring remediation's to...
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Reviewed in January 2023
I had a Radon Test performed. Customer Service was great! Sonya was great! She was always on time and I received the report in a timely manner.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Unfortunately I had this company do my master bath remodel. Two months later I had a leak going down to my first floor. Robert came out with his plumber and did not do any testing and "could not find anything" despite doing no testing whatsover, only looking in cabinets, etc. He said he would...
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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent. Jose presented himself in a very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy manner. His initial contact via phone call was very informative and friendly (not pushy). He did follow-up with a call later which I thought was very conscientious of him (again not pushy but professional). I...
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Hard to find an honest Mold Testing Company here in South Florida that is not trying to shove a remediation job down your throat. Priority One Mold came on time as promised addressed our concerns they explained the inspection and testing process and had results for me within 24 hours! . I am...
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Reviewed in June 2021
Work was thorough and tested afterwards. Technician very knowledgeable.
Cleary Plumbing, Inc.
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Good service, punctual and explained well the test results
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Great job. They arrived when they said they would and got it done in a reasonable amount of time. My insurance company tested the water resistance the next day, and they said it was great.
Benchmark Painting & Carpentry of Boynton Beach, LLC
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Outstanding service. Marble floors, shower and countertops look new. Very careful about keeping surrounding areas clean. Laid plastic down everywhere. Very respectful of home. Prompt. Professional. Totally on their game. Cannot recommend highly enough. The only company that did a test patch on...
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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, 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.

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.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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