Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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 May 2018
I purchased a home with a pool in Knoxville in October 2017. Prior to the sale of the home American Leak Detection was contacted to conduct a leak test of the pool; they determined there was a leak near the light in the pool. The leak repair near the light was completed before I purchased the...
American Leak Detection of East Tennessee
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Reviewed in June 2017
Not too good. When we called we were given an appointment 1 month away. We had been customers for about 10 years. The receptionist was consistently rude and unprofessional to my wife and me. When I spoke to the owner, he told me that it did not matter if I left because he had so many other...
Waterworks Irrigation Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
The home inspector, Blaine, seemed to do a thorough job. He personally showed me the results of his inspection with a walkthrough, and his written and photographic report was very detailed. He also performed a radon test at my request. I would definitely recommend Blaine’s work.
Stewart Home Inspection
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Reviewed in December 2015
Chris came (he showed up EARLY- and called ahead to make certain it would be ok!) and evaluated what was needed to run a gas line to our new stove in the kitchen. He was very thorough and informative - discussing all aspects and what would be best and why. He then left for a short amount of...
Sands Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
Michael the owner came out to our home and was simply a pleasure. Very prompt and professional. Test were performed in a timely manner and the results were back within 24 hrs. We were very pleased with our experience and would recommend Green Detectives (Michael) to anyone in need of this...
Green Detectives
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Reviewed in August 2015
Tommy and his associate Mike spent 2.5 hours carefully inspecting the house. Above price was for inspection and radon testing. <br /> They were thorough, professional, and open to any questions we had. I highly recommend shadowing them during inspection to better understand the problems they...
1st Choice Home Inspections
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>Bad back-up out of one of the upstairs toilets and bathtub when washing machine run, to a lesser degree the shower. I called Matt, and he and Jim showed up when expected, took a tour, tried to figure out the somewhat odd plumbing built into this house, and came up with a plan after...
Matt's Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
They're very thorough. Mike's very good and explains everything. He'll show me the monthly test results. His price was middle of the road with the other quotes I got, but I liked him and he did a great job.
Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
I am very satisfied with this company. They were easy to work with. They responded to all my questions, and were here when they said they would be. I had a hard time finding the exact color I wanted, and they worked with me on it--doing several test boards to get exactly what I wanted. I was...
The Painted Room
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Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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

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