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>

What happens during an asbestos test?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-asbestos-test-cost.htm">cost of asbestos testing</a> depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between<b> $230 and $800</b> for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.</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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After having my water thoroughly tested it clear I needed a comprehensive water purification system installed to improve not only its chemical composition, but its palatability. As a result, I researched water purification companies in my area and one clearly stood out above all the rest -...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Jimmy listened to all my problems and addressed every one of them. He was thorough, terrific at explaining each test he did--how they worked and what they measured. By the time he left, I felt confident that all my concerns had been addressed. He was also just a nice guy, both friendly and...
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I recommend this company to anyone. I am very pleased with the results. I recommend this company 100+ precent.
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Reviewed in May 2020
Enrisco contacted me right away and provided an estimate. David came out and took samples for testing. He contacted me via text just a few days later to let me know all samples tested negative for asbestos. Such a relief. We can now move forward with remodeling.
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Reviewed in April 2020
We just had our water system fixed and upgraded by Dan and his team can't say enough good things about them. I sent a message through there website requesting a quote to fix a water system that we inherited on the land we just built our new home. Dan came out within a few days and tested our...
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Reviewed in November 2019
Bill was very kind and welcoming. He was available and answered all my questions. We never felt pressured to do more testing than needed. Quick turn around.
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I contacted Mr. Nolfo based on previous reviews from Angie's List. I had a radon test done with my home inspection which showed initial elevations in the property we were planning to purchase. However, I learned that the person conducting the test was not certified nor was his equipment...
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We were very impressed and would highly recommend his services. He did multiple tests on our home and provided the report very quickly. <br />
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The sales man came out and tested are water and gave a estimate.
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Some of the bigger companies wanted me to repaint entire walls as opposed to a touchup (a small patch over a nail hole) , but Florencio convinced me during the estimate that a touchup would be sufficient, he even tested the 8 yr old original paint to be sure that it was still viable (big company...
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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.

Depending on the size of your home, the inspection process could take a few hours or a few days. While inspecting your home, the asbestos specialist will take small sections of the potentially contaminated material. They will then send the sample to an accredited laboratory or the local health department for testing.

The cost of asbestos testing depends on your location, the home's size, and the testing area's complexity. Plan to spend between $230 and $800 for testing. During testing and while handling potential asbestos, the specialist may wear protective gear, including gloves, overalls, appropriate footwear, and respiratory equipment.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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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