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 March 2023
highly recommended Steven Henriquez with AmeriMak Environmental. I needed to have pipe insulation that contained asbestos removed from the basement. The process from the beginning until the end of the work was very smooth. Steven gave me multiple options and pricing that fits my time and...
Ace1 Enviro, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
We were very appreciative of the fact that they came immediately to do the testing and had a very quick turn around time. They were very professional and recommended a wonderful contractor to come and do the abatement. The whole project from testing to abatement was done in 5 days!
Sky Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
tested the air of my basement . was very professional and fair.
Renew Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
My project is a special. It aims to build a 15 X10 feet concrete slab in three sections and burry simulated defects (voids, delaminates nation, honeycomb), put pipes of different diameters at different depth and places inside the slab as the ground truth to test the GPR and Impact sounding...
FAR from Average Construction
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Reviewed in May 2017
Excellent from start to finish!!! When I made the initital call for service Gus called me back within a very short time maybe 2 hours and gave me an appointment for the next day for the later afternoon. About noon the following day he called to say he was on his way and showed up shortly...
Richard Lombardi Plumbing, Heating and AC Inc
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Reviewed in May 2017
I called ACE because I need a mold test in my basement before I could close on a house sale. I call them short notice and they were able to give me an assessment very quickly. They performed testing and got the results back to me sooner I anticipated. They were professional and on time. I would...
Ace Cleaning and Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2017
We were very satisfied with the entire process from start to finish. The pricing was very competitive and the service we received was stellar. I would highly recommend Iris to anyone looking for lab testing and/or surveys.
Iris Environmental Laboratories
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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.

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.

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

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

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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