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>

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Reviewed in May 2026
we had a very out dated bathroom . we had other companies come out . they were very high and we couldn’t afford them . mason with powells home improvement came out . and gave us a very good quote. that we could afford . i’m very happy with the results . i would recommend them to any one
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Reviewed in October 2025
This was actually a remodel of whole house. Entire home was done including adding a full bath. We were pleased with the results
Top Notch Construction
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Reviewed in September 2025
Received First Rate service from Chris at Mister Sparky. We had just closed on a new vacation home and wanted to resolve known issues as well as assess potential problems that may come up later. Chris spent hours investigating our home, validating and testing. He then calmly walked us through...
Mister Sparky of Myrtle Beach
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Reviewed in August 2023
They did an amazing job! Very thorough.
Dutras cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2023
I purchased a pre-existing home in SC, (4 years young) ib May 2022 while living in NY and didn't have the opportunity to oversee the home inspection that was done during the purchase process. I decided I wanted to have another one done in my presence. From the moment I first spoke with...
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Reviewed in July 2022
On time start and more importantly an on time finish and the results are better than expected and they kept us up to date on the progress. Well use Allstate Floors again.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Experienced cleaners. They did exactly what I asked, and I am so happy with the result.
Faithfully Clean
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Reviewed in October 2020
I was contacted immediately from Best Breathing after requesting help for a mold problem I was having. An air quality test was scheduled immediately and upon receiving the results and finding there was mold in the property Best Breathing went out of their way to go the work done in a very quick...
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Reviewed in May 2019
Came on scheduled day (actually were several hours early because of a cancelled appointment). Took only about an hour for a complete system test and several head repairs/replacements. Also clock needed replacement. They had all the parts needed on the truck. Explained everything. Will...
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Reviewed in July 2018
This company was very efficient, showed up early for both appointments. I had mold starting to grow in my powder room, they tested it and cleaned it within a week and a half.
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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.

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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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