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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Reviewed in June 2026
David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work...
Gardner Services
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Reviewed in August 2025
David called me shortly after I posted my service request with Angi and he made an appointment for the same day. He quickly understood my possible mold problem and conducted a thorough test. Meanwhile he told me what equipment to purchase in order monitor the moisture on the wood floor...
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in April 2021
David called back as soon as we posted a request. He came with Michael the next day for the assessment and estimate. They offered the next day service, that we did not even expect. The technician, Joe, came the following day exactly at 9:00 am as scheduled. He worked non-stop for 5 hours making...
ZeroMold of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very responsive, friendly and professional. Mike did a great job on explaining the process of testing for asbestos. Results were ready in just a few days.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
I think I could have gotten this work done for less, there was some extra handheld testing which returned immediate results but those results weren't especially meaningful.
Air Quality Analysts
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Reviewed in July 2017
Indoor Science was a wonderful company to work with. Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and available for the many questions that I had regarding the testing process. In the final planning regarding the process they even joined us in a conference call with our remediation company for...
Indoor Science
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Reviewed in December 2016
Good guys - very knowledgeable. I have a very old hot tub, they came up and did a full diagnostic for $90. They filled the hot tub for me as I did not have the hose at that time. They stayed until hot tub was filled and then ran some tests. After leaving I had to wait a day or so to see if the...
Lighthouse Spas
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Reviewed in October 2016
Other companies did not test the mold. Greg tested, recommended a protocol and provided a 5 year warranty. This company seemed much more honest than the others I spoke with.
Midwest Sanitizing
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Reviewed in June 2016
They came out quickly to perform test and gave me the results the same day.
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS RADON TESTING
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Reviewed in May 2016
Thank you, Brian, for promptly returning my phone call and talking to me about how to get my ceiling tested for asbestos. I have the information to send a sample for lab testing. Brian was very reassuring and at least this first step will be cost-effective.
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
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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.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

If you suspect exposure to asbestos, prioritize seeking medical advice by informing your healthcare provider about the potential exposure with clear details about the circumstances that led to the exposure. Regular health check-ups and screenings if you work in high-risk industries or live in a home with asbestos are essential for early detection of any asbestos-related conditions. You should also consider consulting occupational health experts or legal professionals for guidance on potential next steps and preventive measures.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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.

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