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 October 2019
Ray was nothing but fantastic. He was very quick to get back to me and get me on the schedule as I needed to have the testing done on a home I was in process of buying. Ray was thorough and went through the testing process he was going to perform as well as reviewing the pictures when he was...
Aerotek Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Tub looks good ..Real test will be if the finish holds up thru the years
All-New Tub & Tile Refinishing & Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Gus @ RainSoft of Atlantic Water Products was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me about my well/water system. After I had the water test results back, his team installed an Acid neutralizer to correct the PH level in the home.
Atlantic Water Products Delaware Division, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2014
They did an excellent job. They checked things out very thoroughly. It was interesting though because right where they where checking I have a fire smoke alarm and it's one of the tests they had to do. There was no smoke or anything, but they checked everything up and nailed down the right...
ARCHIE'S PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in September 2014
I contacted Joe based on a tenant concern of mold due to respiratory symptoms. Joe communicated with me via phone an e-mail to gather information, educate me, and give me options on how to proceed. I chose to have air samples taken, since they would most accurately test for any mold that was...
Mold Solutions & Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2014
As we're trying to sell our house, AJC represented our buyer's septic inspector. AJC did not follow NJ guidelines for septic <br /> inspection and performed an illegal load test on my occupied home. Load tests are only to be performed on vacant houses to simulate the normal daily usage of...
AJC SEPTIC SERVICE
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Reviewed in June 2014
The water testing as well as the septic system test was completed along with the documentation of the results. Apparently they use an outside contractor to do the pumping. Thats where we had a problem with the lack of professionalism. They told us they were coming to our house 3 different days...
South Jersey Water Test, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2011
Pete was the plumber and he was terrific in every way. He was very thorough, friendly, and professional. He worked steadily and quickly. I could see that a professional plumber knew a whole lot more about all characteristics of drains, toilets, septics, than I would have thought. It would...
Thomas Byrd
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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.

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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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.

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