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 need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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The guys showed up on time, worked diligently to complete the project in a timely fashion, cleaned up extremely well, and the work was immaculate. They made the bathroom look even better than what my wife and I had envisioned and showed tremendous service expertise in the formulation process as...
United Peninsula, LLC
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Professional, knows what they are doing, plumbing job recommended.
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Reviewed in April 2024
The old tub nasty looking tub has been refinished and it looks great, as good as new with much less hassle! Thanks Clay!
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Reviewed in January 2024
On February 9th 2022 we hired Brian Black, Owner of Cool Experts LLC, to install a new 3 unit system in our new home. After the units were installed we began having problems with them, we made several attempts to reach the Cool Experts however, they would not return our calls and when they did...
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very well, I did not realize how much needed to be inspected in my home. Southbound was very thorough and very professional. He found some things that I never would have looked at, but gave me the peace of mind to know that I was buying a house with very few (and manageable) issues. Would...
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Reviewed in July 2021
Absolutely great. Eric Plants explained the process and spends a lot of time on preparation before painting the cabinets, countertops, and sinks. If you want to remodel your kitchen and bathroom, have Eric give you a quote. He saved us a ton of money and we have a brand new kitchen and...
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Reviewed in March 2021
The inspection was very excellent - Gary explains everything very thoroughly
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Reviewed in August 2017
Very professional and easy to work with. Explained the entire process and communicated very promptly once the results from my mold test was done. Would definitely recommend.
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When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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.

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