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 July 2025
Before listing my home for sale, I hired Cusatis to replace several outlets and upgrade my fuse box in preparation to sell my home. I couldn’t be more impressed with the work. Dave was professional, on time, and clearly knowledgeable about what needed to be done to bring everything up to...
Cusatis Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Was recommended from the plumbing shop. Prompt response.
Stewards Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great attention to detail by the owner, he made me feel comfortable with every step of the process, from atart to finish.
Painting Well Done LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Bought a new fridge and wouldnt fit inder the cabinets. Contacted Avila home improvements and they came out the next day and got the job done. Very professional. If anything happened or needed changed they let me know as soon as they could. Plus the owner of the company was there the entire time.
Avila's Home Improvements
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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 February 2021
Brandyn quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Before he left he tested everything to make sure it was working properly (it is now heating more efficiently and quieter than it ever has.) I have used Thomas Electrical Services for more than 25 years. Some projects were quite large (completely...
Thomas' Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2019
The person was professional. He tested the water and noticed that the water tank was going on to often and recommended that I do nothing right now until I have the well and tank check first. He thought that that could have an affect on the water treatment. When the problem is fixed then we will...
TC Water, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
Very friendly and prompt with service. The price was very good! I am not sure that they were as thorough as I would have liked. Did not walk the roof or do certain "functionality" tests that I would have expected
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in February 2014
I can't say enough about the service we got. Our home inspection report was very detailed. They also showed us where the problem areas were in the house. I was given a phone number to call at any time. We asked for one test and they didn't think we needed it and so we didn't have it. It...
CAMELOT INSPECTIONS
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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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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.

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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