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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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Awesome customer service. Excellent installation. Great "zero pressure" experience from Juston on the water test and recommended fixes for the issues. After the install, Bill explained the system, how it works, and what we had to do maintain it (next to nothing). We have no more "rotten egg"...
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Reviewed in November 2023
Good plumbing company. Punctual and responsive.
Jameson Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2022
Outstanding service for a fraction of the cost. It made more financial sense to work directly with Saunders than through my insurance company. And the mold of concern was completely remediated based on a follow up air quality test. 5 1/2 stars! Courteous, knowledgeable, and the fastest response...
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Reviewed in June 2022
Very responsive, professional. Explained everything they were doing. Followed up after testing and spent time answering all my questions. Highly recommend.
microGARD
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Reviewed in October 2020
The replacement of the system went fine and they also took a sample of water to be tested. I ran into some issues when I had some complaints/questions about a strange taste with the water right after replacement. I called and was referred to Dan who said to give it a few days. I called about a...
FRIOT'S WATER TREATMENT CO
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Reviewed in September 2017
Awesome! Knowledgeable, thorough and explained everything as we went. Very nice guy! Did the home inspection and water quality test.
Discovery Home Inspection
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Reviewed in January 2015
Work was done well. Post-test on seal of our house showed improvement. <br />
Dolphin Insulation Inc
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Foundation passed initial rain test. Professional and punctual. Recommend highly at this time.
DiBara Masonry, LLC
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Highly detailed org. with impeccable follow through communications, through text, email, phone and face-to-face. Director was available to us to decipher all our questions related to the lab results and was Highly knowledgeable! Most impressive was the detailed and varied ways for illustrating...
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Reviewed in October 2013
The external inspection started before dawn and we didn't wrap things up until about noon. Our technician, Tom, spent a lot of time explaining how the air flowed in, out and around our house, in some surprising ways. Inspection was accompanied by a thorough description of the process and...
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Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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.

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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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