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 June 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't say enough great things about Gold Peak Electric and supervising electrician Adam Hansen. From start to finish, this was the best experience I've ever had with a contractor working on our home. Adam replaced our electrical panel, reconnected our home to the utility...
Gold Peak Electric LLC
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Reviewed in December 2025
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Renovation Medyk
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Reviewed in October 2025
Jorge gave me a $300 quote over the phone for installing a new automated sprinkling system as mine wasn't working. He showed up the same day at 5:30pm and spent significant time testing electrical outlets eventually fixing my problem, restoring my system to fully functional without having to...
Pacific Silver Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2025
The service was professional and expedient and they did a great job. Most importantly, communication with the owner was excellent. The unit is now free of asbestos, final test included.
Cargo Milani LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Josh was quick to call me when i requested help online. He was respectful and professional, explaining my options and answering my questions. He offered to meet me closer to my home to save me driving into Beaverton. Josh even explained why I didn’t have to do this project (asbestos...
AccuGuard Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Roof Tek came out quickly, gave an estimate for the work on the spot and then repaired the day after we called to hire them. They located the source for our leak which was the kitchen exhaust fan and not really the roof itself. They also sealed up some other vents on the roof, cleared out our...
Roof Tek Specialties, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Kevin and Ricky called 30 minutes before they were due to be at my house to let me know they would be 15 minutes late. When they arrived they were very profession and began examining the wall behind where the dishwasher was. They did testing for moisture and mold and determined that they did not...
Armored Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2021
We think it went very well although I was not present when it was tested (my husband was). He told me that they were in a hurry to go soon after it was finished but they said they will send an invoice, at which time, we will send them a check.
On Electric
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did a great job and I would highly recommend them. They were real responsive, came right out and gave an estimate, were respectful, and were excellent with communication. They worked well with us regarding an asbestos test that came in positive and they worked around the abatement. We would...
Walton Excavating
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Reviewed in September 2019
The product was great, the installor was skilled and he provided great customer services. The only issue we had was, when someone visited us for a quote, I loved to hear that there was no hidden fees. But when we found that our garage door opener was not aligned with the new door and had to...
Dave's Garage Doors - Home Facebook
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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.

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 think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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