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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
Oscar Ayala was our repairman, he was vety efficient and informative . His rapid diagnosis end explainations were welcomed. He placed the order for the replacement part and avvised us that upon arrival he wcome and do the intallation of the part. Upon its arrival he he came installed...
Edwards Appliance Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Gary was extremely professional and squeezed in my mold testing last minute and got it done fast. I really appreciate him doing the mold testing for me so prompt
Centurion Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
I highly recommend this company. Great communication on our project and quick service testing and abatement services.
ActiveHome Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2020
Eric Tilson knows how to test for mold.
Eric Tilson
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Reviewed in April 2018
Rytech performed the mold test I requested, but also went beyond the mere test to better educate me on mold issues in New Mexico in general - even though we have a very dry climate. Shawn was professional and efficient; and I received my results in one day. Highly recommend this company.
Rytech of Central NM
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Reviewed in October 2016
The people at CERL were very responsive and understood the urgency of the situation; they were able to schedule both tests in a very timely manner and communicated all the necessary information both to me and the company that did the mold remediation. I did think their fees were kind of high,...
CERL INC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Peter did a great job of quickly assessing the problem and getting to the root of the problem within minutes. He explaining to me what needed to be done and when finished he thoroughly tested the circuits to ensure everything was properly wired. This guy knows his business!
Santa Fe Electric
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Reviewed in January 2015
The whole process of testing an acoustical spray on finish for asbestos was very simple and the tests results were provided in a timely fashion. I plan to use this company again when the need arises. I would highly recommend Alpha Omega Environmental
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Reviewed in December 2014
When a flow test showed we had a water leak outside the house our home inspector recommended John. He came over right away to talk about the problem and schedule the work. <br /> I appreciated the way he approached the problem and looked for simple solutions first. He was also seemed careful...
John Hawkins Construction
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Reviewed in October 2014
Robert was very prompt and thorough. Caulked sink, tested every thing and cleaned up. <br />
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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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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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