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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Very professional, would recommend. Takes time to explain source of mold and how remediation works. Does post remediation air test as well.
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Reviewed in May 2022
It went great. Kael provided excellent service. He is Honest, dependable , on time and does quality work. He has good knowledge of the plumbing trade. I have used Kael on several occasions. Most recently he gave up part of his Friday evening after hours to help repair a laundry room leak. ...
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Reviewed in February 2021
Professional and friendly. My dogs know good character and Current Electric passed the test. Knowledgeable and left no messes for me to clean up. Demonstrated how it worked upon completion of the job. Great Work at a fair price.
Current Electric JS, LTD
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Reviewed in September 2020
Hire them to do my radon system they showed up installed it in one day I paid them that same day up front they came out a week later and did the follow-up testing and my radon was still very very high instead of immediately correcting the problem they suggested that they wait to retest after I...
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Reviewed in February 2020
The water testing technician was an excellent "explainer" as he researched what problems the water had to have addressed. The installer was also excellent and efficient. In fact, the Only down-side of this experience was the price.
RainSoft of Northern Michigan
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Reviewed in September 2016
EVERY THING WENT WELL....NOT ONE NEGATIVE THING TO LIST....VERY IMPRESSED!!!!!!WAITING FOR A HARD RAIN FOR REAL TEST
SALGAU ROOFING
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Reviewed in July 2013
I'd say this was a somewhat challenging repair, in that the fridge/freezer doesn't have a water and ice dispenser. So when our ice maker stopped working and I had already checked that there was water making it to the back of the freezer, the next step was to call these folks for help. The tech...
Broadway Sales and Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in April 2013
They went above and beyond by checking and labeling each circuit (some of the old labels were incorrect or incomplete). Each light and outlet in the house was tested before they left. The workmanship was professional, and the electricians left the site as clean as when they arrived. The price...
Cousino Electric Ltd
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Reviewed in October 2012
The sink handle was becoming very hard to pull on and push off. I knew it was the cartidge as I had I had a similar problem with another sink in the house. At that time, I had called Benjamin Franklin as I had a contract with them. Even with a discount per the contract, I thought the price...
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Reviewed in August 2012
All gas lines and valves had been original to the house which was built in the 1950's. We don't use the oven a lot, but we were using it on Aug 3. It took a very long time to get hot, which it had done another time. This time there was an unusual smell, not quite the smell of gas, but not...
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DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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