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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Last update on March 07, 2024

Reviewed in March 2024
Itâ s always a good day when you have great workers working in your home and their honest, besides itâ s always a good thing to test your water and purify it
HydroSmart
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Reviewed in January 2023
Mold Test Company was very thorough and professional
Mold Test Company NJ
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Reviewed in July 2022
The whole process was fast and efficient. The test was conducted on 7/22 and we had the results on 7/26.
Indoor Environmental Concepts
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Reviewed in May 2018
Beautiful job! The kitchen counters have nevaska granite, and perla venata quartzite for the kitchen bar. Went in one Saturday, founds the ones we liked, took samples home to test for staining, etching, scratches - both passed with flying colors. Went back the next Saturday to pick our slabs,...
Kol Marble & Granite
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Reviewed in September 2017
Joe performed an air sample mold test of my house. He is very knowledgeable and explained the results clearly. Fortunately there was no mold.
Mold Solutions & Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2016
Scott performed an entire home inspection and radon test in addition to contracting a termite specialist to assist in the inspection. The experience was very professional and informative for wife and I as we are purchasing a home for the first time. He provided a package of information that will...
Landmark Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Don arrived on time, but once he was in my home he claimed that my home was probably infested with asbestos. He recommended testing and said that he would come back the next day. I called both Valerie and Don that afternoon to schedule testing and have not received a call back from either. Its...
ETS Environmental Testing Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
A couple weeks before we were expecting our third child, I found mold while cleaning out our master bedroom closet. This discovery was quite alarming as we also have 2 younger children in our home. Because the mold was black in color and we did not know the toxicity level, we thought it best...
MasterTech Environmental
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Reviewed in August 2015
Showed up on time and completed the work fairly quickly--it hasn't rained yet so it needs that test :-), but they definitely seem to have done a good job. <br />
Niva Group LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
Wendy responded to my message promptly and fit us into the schedule. <br /> Technician came and did a sample test on carpet since carpet was old and stained. <br /> We told him to go ahead with cleaning and we were satisfied, considering the carpet. <br /> Pleasant experience <br />
Sparkle Surface Care by Classic Services
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Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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 own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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