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 December 2018
We started our hot tub shopping at another store and were set to buy until the wet test when we found the hot tub was missing a key feature we wanted and accessories such as steps and cover lifter were extra. Based on reviews, we visited Premiere Hot Tubs and we were not disappointed. Daniel,...
Premiere Hot Tubs Inc
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Reviewed in April 2018
Well worth it for the peace of mind and knowledge that all mold issues related to water damage were taken care of! Had a fridge water leak that ruined wood floors, custom cabinets and walls/baseboards and caused mold growth behind cabinets and in wall. Dominick, the technician who did the...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Austin
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Reviewed in July 2016
We would highly recommend Austin Irrigation Management! Jeff very quickly returned my email request for information regarding BPAT and then set and confirmed our appointment for the following week. Jeff arrived on time as promised, was very personable and got to work immediately. I received a...
Austin Irrigation Management
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Reviewed in June 2016
It disappoints me greatly to write this poor review of Jake Mayfield and Clear Choice. In providing personal services, things can always go wrong. To me, that doesn’t mean a provider isn’t an honest and quality professional. The real test comes in seeing how a business person responds to a...
CLEAR CHOICE WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING
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Reviewed in August 2015
We had a gas leak at our house and our contractor called Clarke Kent. The leak was on a pipe to the hot tub. Had them plug the line to the hot tub and then pressure test the lines to the house (which is required by the City before the gas can be turned back on). The pressure test passed and...
Clarke Kent Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2015
Nothing. This is a test
Lonestar Air Duct & Chimney
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Reviewed in August 2014
I had two bathroom projects and my contractor used Victory plumbing. On project 1 I did not have hot water in the shower which they had tested. The tub made loud strange sounds, I found a screw in the drain of a new sink piping they installed, and both sinks had the gaskets installed upside...
Victory Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2014
<p>We had a need for a quick response time on a Friday afternoon (because we just planted a full yard of new grass and the sprinkler wouldn't work) and Alex worked his schedule to get someone out the next day, Saturday. Gilbert did the work and was a true professional. He talked me through the...
Austex Sprinklers
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Reviewed in October 2013
They were incredibly professional. I had a long talk with the owner, David DeMoss, who sent his operations manager to review the situation who suggested right off the bat that we get someone to check the washing machine's valve. Sure enough, it was defective and the source of the wet floor (a...
Demoss Plumbing
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Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

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.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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