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>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
John the owner is great, has great consumer service, explained the project to me in detail!
John's Small Jobs Services
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Reviewed in November 2022
Great. When finished we were very pleased with the results
Geiser and Co.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Service was great we will definitely be setting up recurring services for at least once a month if not more. She was prompt and I’ve never seen my kitchen look this good!
J.G.Cs Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in July 2021
Mike Rhodes @ All Inspect responds quickly to phone, email and text communications. Mike worked me into his schedule and I was able to have an Air Quality test and Mold Inspection on the next business day. Mike and his son were thorough. They checked from floor to ceiling and the ceiling, as...
All Inspect Inc
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Reviewed in April 2021
We are extremely happy with our two-bathroom remodel project. Nice people, easy to work with, and very reasonable pricing. They do excellent work. We highly recommend them.
K5 Enterprise, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
This company went door to door in my neighborhood offering "free" water tests. We allowed them to test our water and scheduled the follow-up appointment. In the meantime, our neighbor fell for their sales pitch and installed an $8000 water system that included several years' worth of free...
RefresH2O Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2016
Mr. Eric Road (row-dee) arrived at the home on time and started inspection after explaining what all he would be doing. He was pleased that we (the buyers) were there and said that he prefers that because he can explain what he sees and answer questions as the inspection takes place and. He...
CAMELOT INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in May 2014
He is a great guy who was very patient with me and my situation. He solved a problem I've had trouble with all winter. He came very soon after he contacted me, and the storms we've had all week gave his repair a royal test. Not one drop inside, hurrah! I will continue to use him...
TJ Martin Construction & Home Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2009
I never got an estimate before these guys came to my home. But all they did was some checking and the associate tested the outside part. It took them only approximately ten to fifteen minutes altogether. It didn't take two people to do this. I had no idea I was going to be charged $70.00 per...
Knarr's Plumbing & Heating
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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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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