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 October 2025
PDX Repair Team recently did a kitchen upgrade for us. They showed up on time, kept true to their bid, were very professional and easy to work with. Will definitely use them in the future.
PDX Repair Team, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
It went well, we are pleased with the results.
BFP Electric LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I was pleased with meeting them, telling and showing them what was needed and then trusting them to do the work needed. I was overly pleased with the results. I was at work while they did the job and everything was in place when I got home.
Pearl’s Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2022
I called them and they answered very promptly. Very helpful answering all my questions and concerns. They are great at communicating and finding a date and time for the service that worked for me. They tested my mold and treated my walls and called me back within 2 days with results. Great...
Restoration Techs
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Reviewed in March 2022
They kept it really professional, did exceptional work, and explained the work to me. I could not be happier using that as a power washing company,.
JtnT Clean
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Reviewed in January 2022
Fast work, very well priced, and got the job done. I had a flow problem following the work (sediment in the lines) which the promptly returned the following day to repair, at no additional cost to me. I’ll use them for my next project.
John's Waterproofing Co.
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Reviewed in January 2022
He installed the faucet quickly. The faucet is working well as expected.
Daly Plumbing & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2017
the oven did not work after a self-cleaning. The technicians took the oven out of the wall, identified that a sensor had overheated and had failed. They made a factory recommended modification to move the sensor away from the heat source, and replaced the sensor. A self-cleaning test run proved...
B&G Appliance
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Reviewed in January 2017
Although IRS was very responsive and efficient when it came to testing for asbestos they ignored multiple requests for the follow up abatement work. Although they did finally provide a quote via email I called and emailed asking for clarification and a quote for a variation on the job multiple...
IRS Environmental of Portland, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2013
My wife and child have been experiencing some unusual health problems which we could not definitively identify a cause of. We turned to a naturopath who asked if we had mold issues. We have a newer house so initially we said no, but she recommended that we obtain a mold inspection and testing of...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland
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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.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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