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 July 2026
Go Green technicians were courteous, professional, and thorough. Mold remediation was excellent with progress reports every step of the way. I am impressed with the quality of work and customer service.
Go Green Restoration of N.C.
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Reviewed in January 2025
Just one caveat - you have to tell the workers very clearly and specifically what you want done.
PRO Trees Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
The whole process was great.From the first inspection to the assessment and construction.The cleanup was excellent. Special thanks to â Ninoâ ,,friendly and professional.
Summit Roofing of NC, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Angela, you're amazing and gave me great customer service when I called about my hot tub. I called other places and seemed as if I couldn't bother them, I called you and without hesitating you assisted me. Thank you to you and your team for helping me find my solution to the hot tub...
Crystal Clear Pool Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I'm a disabled Veteran and 'AG' was quick to reach out and reply for my service request. He was able to come out to me on Memorial Day to uninstall an old dishwasher and install a brand new dishwasher that had been sitting in my kitchen since I got it three years ago. He was able to...
Good Choice Handyman
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Reviewed in July 2019
This based on pickup of sample only. Test results not completed.
Eastern Technical Associates
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Reviewed in June 2019
I would highly recommend working with Winston. He was timely, courteous and professional. He delivered the report in the time promised and has been helpful in assisting me in understanding the scientific language of the report. Don t use a company that tests and remediates as they have an...
Mold Test Specialists
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Reviewed in July 2018
We needed help getting our sprinkler system up and running on a house we recently had purchased. We selected Sloan Scapes based on our positive Angie’s List reviews and were not disappointed. They were willing to arrive on a Saturday afternoon to re-install the backflow with easy to disassemble...
Sloan Scapes
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Reviewed in July 2017
AA Spotless arrived on time and went straight to work. They cleaned the gutters and downspouts thoroughly, then water tested them all. They restored everything used and/or moved, and cleaned up afterward. My concerns that they would be able to handle our large three-story house were completely...
ASAP SPOTLESS
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Reviewed in May 2016
It went alright. They did a decent job. They didn't do the water quality test which was a big part, they didn't explain why, and I have been so busy, I never followed up. In my understanding, you can get the water test right out of the faucet. We are on a well system, so I couldn't open up the...
Michael & Son
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You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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 think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

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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