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 all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
If your water is not what it should be, I would definitely recommend North Carolina Water to test your water. They call before they come, and worked very efficiently. And cleaned up after themselves. The water was noticeable softer after the first time I washed my hands. My clothes are coming...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in March 2024
We live right near the lake and our neighbors have told us about their high levels when they bought their home. We reached out to Charlotte radon experts to preform a PRO test and as expected the reading came back high. We are chatting with mark now about mitigation
Charlotte Radon Experts
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Reviewed in May 2022
Blake did a very thorough inspection and the testing came back within the timeframe that he said it would. When the test came back, he sat down with me to explain the findings and suggested recommendation. I was not pressured to purchase anything. He was very professional. I was very satisfied.
Integrity Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
Great. The tech arrived in time and was quickly at work. Finished in about 15 - 20 minutes, was clean, professional and knowledgeable. Thanked me for my business and even offered to put in on a 'call list' to remind me next year when the test is required again.
Best Rate Back Flow
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mr Brown went over and above what was required. He installed a shut off <br /> value for our house that is much easier to access than the original. <br /> He was very careful with the placement of the necessary plumbing. He <br /> came back out immediately when the unit started leaking as...
BILL BROWN PLUMBING HEATING
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Reviewed in September 2015
Bill came out on time. He was thorough in his inspection and tested the moisture reading in the crawl space. He is going to provide a quote for a vapor barrier. Mr. Peeler came across as honest and fair. If the quote is within range I will use this company. I always try to use local businesses...
Peeler Environmental
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Reviewed in January 2014
This company didn't test the water to find out what kind of system we required. Our landlord asked no questions because she just didn't care. After the water softener was installed, we still had sediment in the water, along with a yellowish color. They had to be called multiple times to come...
Water Doctor
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Reviewed in December 2012
The air quality was pretty bad, It had a musty odor, but just in a few days the new test passed, after they fogged and cleaned up the House, now the air even smells much better . I feel much safer now, Thanks to the remedation they performed. <br /> <br />
Quality Mold Testing
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Reviewed in June 2012
On his first visit to my house, Nick conducted a thorough exam of my crawlspace for mold. He took samples of the mold he found and had them laboratory tested so that we would know what kind of mold we were dealing with. The lab results came back the next day and couple of days later Nick...
Carolina Mold Experts
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Reviewed in April 2010
Excellent communication. Came out for the testing on a Saturday and for the final review on a Sunday which I greatly appreciated due to my complex work week schedule. I had been wanting a blower door test for some time which was an interesting process. Matt let me wander around the house with...
Energy Tight LLC
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Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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