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>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2021
They worked fast and left the area clean. They had the right equipment and knew how to use it.
Top Quality Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
We are extremely happy with how this project turned out. This was a complete bathroom remodel. Tiger Town helped us select the look we wanted including colors, fixtures and flooring. From start to finish the job went smoothly. I highly recommend them.
TigerTown Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Robert Johnson is super helpful. I appreciate his information and availability. I would give him a double number 5 rating.. My advice is to only use his company if you need testing done. Mary Brown
Orange Door Inspections
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Reviewed in February 2017
Prompt response to request for installation, equipment was explained and tested. Service technician was professional and friendly.
Vivint Inc
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Reviewed in December 2016
Nice guy but ask for the details ahead of time. He pulled up carpet, pulled back boarding, etc. and spent over an hour to tell me that it would cost at least $250 per test (which would likely need to be done twice) to verify if it was the bad mold. All he could say was that we had a spot of mold...
Braun's Inspection Consultants
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Reviewed in April 2015
Both pre and post test went well, both Nemow and City of Columbia personnel showed up as scheduled and advised on rebate processes. What one representative may have been unclear on the other filled in with information on various question I had relating to this job as well as others that I have...
Nemow Insulation
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Reviewed in January 2015
He picked up my carpet that was damaged due to flooding and cleaned it really well. He did a great job, it looked better than when I first bought it. It looks better, feels better, and he even tested it to make sure there would be no molding. He was extremely thorough, he gave me a 15.00 bottle...
Maxcare Carpet Cleaning & Repair
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Reviewed in October 2013
Very responsive to my call. Arrived on time for estimate. Had them power wash second floor areas of house and deck. Very thorough job - very pleased. Discussed deck staining and was given good advice on what was needed. I purchased a product he was not familiar with so he researched it very...
Kingdom Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2013
Dan was about 2 hours late for the appointment because 2 of his horses got loose and had to caught them. His inspection was very complete. I had do a mold report and a test for heat loss. He found that there was no insulation above the unit.
All American Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
They made a next appt. with me to do the smoke test in my sewer pipes. I took off work to be there to make sure everything went okay and to make sure my 86 year old Mom and my pets were out of the house when the tests was to be run. Apparently they ran out of smoke (not sure how that happened)...
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri
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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 hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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