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 March 17, 2026

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 January 2024
I received a call within minutes of my request and they came out the next day to do the testing.
JACX Group, LLC
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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 January 2022
Mr. Walker was prompt and extremely courteous. I was able to schedule an appointment for an asbestos test the very next day and he ensured the sample was delivered to the lab on the same day. He also followed up with the lab and provided results quickly and via email. as promised. I highly...
Breathe Easier Environmental & Safety, LLC
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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.
MG Contracting, 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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Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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 fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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