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 I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
I was concerned about mold in my husband office building. They were helpful, knowledgeable, upfront about pricing and were able to come test his office the next day. If you are in need of this service I would highly recommend them.
Turn Key Home Inspections
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Reviewed in September 2024
Joe, the sales manager contacted me immediately off of Angieâ s list. He worked out a time schedule to come when my husband was home. When he walked into the house he immediately went to work testing the water. We discussed what was going on and he reassured me that he was they were gonna solve...
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Reviewed in April 2024
I recently had my tub replaced by Jamie and the process was very straightforward and pleasant from start to finish. He was attentive, communicative and professional. His pricing is fair and I appreciated how clean he kept the construction area after he would leave for the day. I will definitely...
J&J's Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2021
They came to my home explained in great detail what they were going to do ! After completing there work they put the generator into test mode then went into the basement to test the rest of the system ! It was all good nice guys from the telephone call to the repair/adjustment of the equipment...
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
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Reviewed in April 2021
Very thorough and clean work.
Ground Tech
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Reviewed in August 2019
It went better then I could have imagined, Kirk changed out battery (which involves a complete tear down on that machine), cleaned the motherboard, case and fans, and replaced the keyboard assembly ( was damaged from having milked spilled on it), and ran a multiple test on my laptop to assure...
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Reviewed in August 2019
I actually needed to have the same house inspected twice after our seller's failed to hire a licensed contractor to make repairs, and utilized a handy neighbor to make the required repairs instead. Ryan was so thorough, and in a case like ours (where we were spending more money in an area...
Hands on Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Wes responded to my request for an estimate for testing instantly after I submitted my request to home advisor. He called and spoke with me for almost 30 minutes, in detail about the testing, what is entailed, my concerns, pricing, and he gave me an appointment for only two days later. It was...
Turn Key Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2016
First off this company was very responsive. I called around 12:45 and the guy on the phone (who I believe is the owner) was able to get me scheduled right away. They had someone at my house in under 2 hours. This was not for emergent work I was just getting a spigot replaced that leaked when...
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called and made an appointment for an estimate on 2/1. A few days before they called and needed to reschedule for the next week, which was absolutely fine. Tom came out on 2/9, right on time, professional, punctual, and friendly, and tried hard to talk me into attic insulation, but I was...
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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.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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