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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
Great job! I had an emergency situation where I could not stop my tub from running without turning off the water supply for the whole house. I was grateful and surprised to get serviced in such a short notice. Zachary handled my repairs. He was prompt, courteous, and professional. He was able...
Horizon Services, LLC (PA)
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Reviewed in August 2020
Joe performed the home inspected on the house we are planning on buying. He was extremely thorough and explained everything he was doing through each step of the process. We are grateful to Joe because he found mold in the basement and alerted us right away. We were able to have it tested and it...
ComfortSpec
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Reviewed in October 2018
Very responsive. Requested lead and asbestos testing. They came out the next day and provided results the day after that. Very pleased with their service, easy to work with and would highly recommend.
Sky Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Great experience overall. Victor did a great job going thru all the water tests with me. It was easy to determine what kinds of things were in my water. Pleased with the whole thing. Great customer service. Thank you.
Aquatech USA, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
The whole process from contact to completion couldn't have been better. I looked up Dan's Plumbing on Angie's List given the great ratings. I made the initial request on Sunday afternoon. To my surprise by late Sunday afternoon or early evening I already heard from Dan. That was amazing and...
Dan's Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2015
The tested both samples within one week and also let me know the complete contents of the dust in my house. Great service! Super friendly people! Quick to answer the phone and always a real person there! <br /> I am going to use them again later this year after I complete all my construction...
MICROLAB NORTHWEST
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Reviewed in June 2015
.All went great. I had never used them before. Call in the am on Mon. 6/15/15. They called back in the am and scheduled an appointment for that day. They called late am said a technician was on his way. They arrived and went to work. They tested all items and determined the well pump was broken....
Tim Beil Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2014
Jeff responded promptly and came out to evaluate our kitchen water faucet that was experiencing low water pressure as well as our Sump Pump that we had been told at our house closing was simply needing the float to be lowered. Within 15 minutes, Jeff had diagnosed our water faucet issues and...
Jaws Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in February 2012
Perhaps a water test would have been better called for to isolate the issue. But what's done is done. <br /> <br /> I am frustrated that we still face this water issue by the fireplace after the time, effort and cost that went into addressing the problem. However, PWR and Bruce has expressed...
Paul Wright Roofing
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Reviewed in August 2009
I needed to test a roof shingle for asbestos on a house that I am looking to buy because i thought it might be asbestos. H&S got the sample, submitted it to a lab, and had the results back to me within a week. They were also a good source of knowledge to me for what kind of regulatory hurdles I...
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Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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.

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

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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