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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Controlled Asbestos responded quickly to my inquiry, scheduled an appointment in a timely manner, arrived exactly on time, and thoroughly answered all of my questions. It was a pleasure doing business with this company!
Controlled Asbestos
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Reviewed in August 2025
Work excellent and professional and cleanup was done. Very pleased with their work.
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Reviewed in January 2022
It was great. They were very thorough, very efficient, and they did a good job.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great experience would highly recommend!!
DG Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
Francis cleaning was so easy to work with, and did a thorough job. They paid attention to the details, and I was very pleased with their work.
Francis Cleaning of Des Moines
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Reviewed in March 2021
Customer oriented. Good communication. Highly recommend!
DG Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2017
Responsive communication, good value, timely service, and helpful information. I was especially impressed by the efficiency and expertise in testing, and how they don't up-sell services/ mitigation.
Midwest Indoor Air Quality & Associates
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Reviewed in August 2014
I enjoyed working with Neighbors. I received three bids for a new furnace and A/C, and the bid from Neighbors was right in the middle in price. However, it was hard to compare across bids since each company recommended different sizes and carried different brands. One thing we really liked...
Neighbors Heating Cooling Plumbing & Geothermal
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Reviewed in July 2014
Jerry and his son responded quickly to my request for an estimate on a new furnace and AC system. They took careful measurements of my house (windows, square footage) to determine the appropriate size for a new system. They were extremely professional. I also liked that they used Bryant...
Aire Serv of Cyclone Country
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Reviewed in May 2014
Great service. Bob came to my house on the same day I contacted him. We discussed the repair and he gave me a very reasonable quote. He even took my house paint so he could test it on the caulking he planned to use. The repair looks great. <br />
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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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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