Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Clay is a hard working young man that went out of his way to help me. He is very knowledgeable and precise is the work he did. Everything was amazingly done.
Olmstead Welding & Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
It was 100 degrees out and my A/C stopped working. It was running but no cold air. Called Garner Heating and Cooling. They were very busy but said they would get to me in a couple hours which they did Brad the owner came out and checked the unit and said the compressor is not running. A quick...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Jeremy did a great job, this is second time we have used Milks and would highly recommend
Milks Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in June 2022
The Witchcer technician, Fred. went above and beyond what I hired him for - plumbing problems. He smelled a gas leak which I couldn't smell, found where it was and fixed it . He had the hose needed in his truck! He did a great job fixing my plumbing problems and cleaned things up well. ...
Whitcher Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
My appointment to have the work done was postponed 2 times and I was not aware that it was being postponed until the end of the day that the work was to be done, thus the rating of 3 for customer service. When the installer came, he was efficient and professional. It is too early to tell if...
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Reviewed in March 2017
On Point Property Restoration performed above my expectations. They completed several repairs that were incidental to the mold remediation and subsequent restoration. Their quote for both aspects of the project were below their competition and they finished the project in a timely manner. The...
Onpoint Property Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
The plumber arrived within a few minutes of the stated time. All work was completed and tested in a reasonable time. The plumber also explained the flashing status lights so I would know what how to understand the water heater.
Howe Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
During the testing of the safety gauges, one blew at a normal operating temperature. The workman quickly diagnosed the cause as being due to having excess water in the systems expansion tank. He noted that this situation will occur occasionally in these older rigid style of tanks. He also...
WHITCHER PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in December 2014
As of right now I'd say it went very smoothly. No problems at this time. Only time will confirm if the job had been done correctly and will stand the test of time. However, I don't anticipate any problems. Job well done RDK. 
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Reviewed in October 2014
Doug came and did a test to examine the leakage on our home. He was very professional and timely. He came back within the week to do an hour meeting with us to present the report. The report was color and bound and delivered electronically. He made recommendations in light of our power company's...
Pro Energy Consultants of Ann Arbor
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Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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 can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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