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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Last update on July 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Spoke with the owner who quoted me $500 for mold and $500 for VOC testing, but w mold and $500 for VOC testing, but would work with me on the price ?a little?. He asked me to text him my name and have not heard from him since. Called and got a quote from the closest competitor for $150 for mold...
Johnny on the Spot Environmental
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Reviewed in December 2024
Amazing! Cost effective, done on time, and a pleasure to work with. Our whole family uses Precision for all of our plumbing needs for simple to extreme. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I won’t use anyone else!! Absolute rock stars
Precision Plumbing & Leak Detection
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Reviewed in January 2024
Professional that helped explain the entire process for testing for mold in the house. Very knowledgable, professional, and punctual.
Presidential Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
I was very pleased with the results
NO-CC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Mentioned stopping by the next day to test pressure, never called or came back. Good customer service, fairly priced.
Kaufman Landscape & Design, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
The result was good, though the work seemed a bit messy. He would have left without testing the finished work if I had not asked for it. He did an excellent job of fixing the problem, but I had some cleaning up to do afterward.
Naillon Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2014
Dillon showed up as requested and politely explained all that was involved with what he was checking for and also explained the results of each test as I followed with him each thing he was testing for around the house.Glad he came and told me surprisingly that thanks to my diligent filter...
JSC Handyman Services Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
He wore shoe covers at all times. He examined the project (the removal of the partially uninstalled old faucet, and the customer supplied new faucet). He then quoted a predetermined price from a job/price manual, and presented me the price quote on a work order request form for me to sign. He...
Perfect Plumbing, Heating and Air
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Reviewed in December 2012
Awesome work and highly recommended....Had a water softener "mechanism" go out and Rick after having to order a part replaced. Not only did he test the water before and after to confirm the failure but he tested after replacing the part to show that the investment was well worth it... <br />
Overall Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2012
<p>We got a quick response for the estimate. The price was a little higher than any other, but we thought it was time to find out if you get what you pay for in carpet cleaning. I knew they had special equipement, as opposed to the typical "steam cleaning" type of gear, and all other cleanings...
All Seasons Carpet Cleaning
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Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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