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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Clean Sweep LLC
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Reviewed in January 2026
The technician was very kind and knowledgeable. Great experience I would recommend to anyone looking for a chimney repair.
Chimney Experts
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Reviewed in January 2025
Dan Vlasyuk was recommended to me by my brother after Dan had remodeled his kitchen. Dan was very helpful with suggestions and ideas on how to install a walk in shower with tile walls throughout the whole process. He was very meticulous with his work. He did an excellent job and I love how the...
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Reviewed in March 2023
100% would recommend Pasquale cleaning . They did an amazing job cleaning my home . Very pleased
Pasqual's cleaning Llc
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Reviewed in January 2023
It went really great she cleaned my interior real good and go into the details highly recommend!
Jaysha Robles
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Reviewed in October 2021
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Where do I even begin with this. This is quite possible the worst experience that I have ever had with a company. I contracted Mr. Home to do some mold removal, remove old insulation, and install vents. While attempting to do these things they destroyed my bathroom...
Mr Home
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Reviewed in April 2019
I'm an asphalt roof kinda guy. I have stripped roofs (sucks), nailed shingles (also sucks but not as much as carrying them in bundles up to roof) and have been ever so happy to turn it over to others for years now. Recently, we bought a vacation home in the Northeast Kingdom which needed a new...
Black Ox Standing Seam Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in November 2018
Went well from the beginning, the owner of the company is a very likeable guy, he seemed more honest than two other contractors interviewed. I explained from the beginning I would pay extra for top quality products. He re-assured me I would get the best. I believed him. I was impressed that he...
Spiros Poulos Home Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2017
Hurley and David installed our whole humidifier about a year ago. Shortly after we started using it, the tubing was getting very dirty and clogged. It also didn't seem to work that great as the air still seemed very dry. We had a tech come out and he was surprised that the filter and tubing was...
Hurley & David Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Steve was very prompt and professional. He was very honest about what work we did or didn't need to do in our basement. After considering our options we decided to start with a new sump pump and some gutter work to see what effect that has on the amount of water in our basement come springtime....
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Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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.

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.

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