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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Reviewed in October 2024
Daniel definitely puts his customers first. He’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done right. I highly recommend.
Polar Aire LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Needed my pipes cleaned and faucet repaired. He cleaned them out and had the faucet repaired thoroughly!! My wife has never been so happy since hiring Josh!
GHOST TOWN HANDYMAN INC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Well this company did an excellent job but they were kind of pricey at a 150 pur hour
Revolution Electric Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2022
They did a great job! My kitchen looks brand new.
SAR Colors LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Great customer service. Jake is very conscientious! He immediately response when I reach out to Spartan. We set an appointment which was within a few days. I had done a fair amount of research and knew this was the product that we wanted. Was so happy to just have it done in a timely manner...
Spartan Home Services
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Reviewed in September 2019
The tech arrived on time. He failed to seal a hole in the wall he had to drill for the pipe. A thirty minute pressure test consisted of a soap ing of the joints. The pipe was run not according to my instruction. I Had the feeling he was hurrying do to the job being late Friday ...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2018
Seemed a bit higher cost than expected, but they came in the midst of a hurricane and helped narrow down the scope of the leak. In testing the plumbing, proactively found a leak in one of the unused bathrooms and fixed it before it became a big issue down the road.
JD Service Now - Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2013
If we could give Nicholas Tomasetti of Advantage Property Inspections an even higher grade than “A” we would. He is just what we look for in a home inspector -- very professional, very knowledgeable, highly competent, very thorough, on time, as well as being personable and enjoyable to work...
Advantage Property Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2012
Everything went well. Ken is a professional and told me what the problems could be before we started and kept me informed about what he was doing during the testing. Thankfully is was something that he could fix on the spot. He was very informative on how to maintain the septic...
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Bozeman
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Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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.

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