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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Puddles Restoration were extremely thorough in their investigation and their mitigation. The way they conducted themselves as a business entity was super professional and absolutely helpful, especially dealing with insurance companies as well. I would definitely recommend them for any of your...
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We hired Jamie about a year ago for a home purchase. We were satisfied initially but in hindsight are very disappointed with the lack of attention to detail provided by his services. This has costed us 10s OF THOUSANDS in repairs (nearing 100s of thousands at this point). Problem details below...
Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Very clean and had straight line work
Degordax Painting
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Marcel and his crew were wonderful to work with and completed the job in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the three new bathrooms and powder room tiling that they worked on at the house that we fully renovated. Marcel was super helpful in figuring the most efficient use of the products...
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Reviewed in October 2023
An absolutely wonderful experience! I highly recommend them. They arrived when promised, did the work with expert precision and cleaned up everything! These guys really know what they are doing
JMH Land Management
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Crystal shine refinishing did an excellent job repairing tub damage. Perfect color match. I will reccomend them for repairs or total tub refinishing.
Crystal Shine Refinishing, LLC
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Quick response. Zack was very knowledgeable on shower valve replacement. I would highly recommend Red Cap your plumbing.
Red Cap Plumbing, Air and Electric
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Misty is very thorough and reasonably priced! She is a hard worker and does a super job!
Misty's Cleaning Services
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Danny was so very personable, professional and precise in every step of the process. He explained every test he was doing before doing it, and he patiently answered every question we had. The results of the inspection were promptly emailed to us and were thorough and understandable. Danny also...
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I recently moved into my dream home in Ocala, but the water was horrible. My next door neighbor referred me to Kinetico since their family had it. George came out and tested the water. He was very thorough in the testing and then explained what they could do for it. I was little shocked at the...
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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, 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.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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