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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
For the person that wrote the previous review, I'm glad your experience was better than mine. Where do I start. Let's start with punctuality, days he said that he would be working in the bathroom would always changed before he left for the day on a regular basis. The day he completed...
Salinas Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
The person who came to do the testing was professional and kind. My problem was that I was charged more than quoted with no explanation despite several outreach attempts.
Midwest Enviro Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2023
My tile from the 70’s was cracking in places and I had Ace out for what I thought was a simple repair. Will the sales member suggested we send the broken sample in to be tested for asbestos. I am so glad I listened because I had asbestos through out my basement. We took Ace’s suggestion and had...
Ace Kitchen Bath & Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2023
My tile from the 70â s was cracking in places and I had Ace out for what I thought was a simple repair. Will the sales member suggested we send the broken sample in to be tested for asbestos. I am so glad I listened because I had asbestos through out my basement. We took Aceâ s suggestion and...
Ace Kitchen Bath & Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2022
First, they charged my credit card (used for down-payment) WITHOUT asking, as we were going to use another card. Due to it being the end of my credit card cycle that night, we hurried up and put it on my card only to find out, they took it back off. So the card was overpaid, meaning balance was...
Mold Test Company MI
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Reviewed in July 2021
Had testing done for asbestos. Very prompt in getting results back to us. Confident we will be using them for removal in the near future.
CIA Home Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
this is the fourth time I used them excellent work. they hauled the old toilet away and cleaned up after job was completed. They tested everything before leaving. Good job.
A1 Bargain Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2019
Mike was super helpful and provided great customer service when I needed an asbestos test done in a short time period.
Global Green Service Group, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
They declined to clean my chair. Test showed colors would run. They recommended that I find a company that did dry-cleaning. The one that they recommended did not service my area. Home Advisor gave me more phone numbers to call - none cold provide the service I need. I appreciated Steam Tec for...
Steam Tec, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Very professional. Provided all information and costs upfront so there were no surprise costs. He even pointed out that I needed to have my tiles tested, and yes they were asbestos. The workers were on time, worked hard and tried to keep the dust to a minimum. They came back 8 months later to...
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If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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 can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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