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 2025
Our newly finished tub/surround is beautiful. Our home was built in 1870, and the tub we had done was an old cast iron tub. The salesman was very helpful and gave us good advice. We loved our tub, just not the way it looked! The price was just under $10,000, so it was a lot!! The only...
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Reviewed in February 2023
They did show up in a timely manner but the only real work was done by my spouse, she was asked to look up the error code on our computer and they did read it but only told her what we had already wrote down for them. She was told it needed a main board at a cost of $600+or- plus labor, she...
Graham-Simon Plumbing, Co.
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Reviewed in March 2022
I contacted JB Lawn Service to take care of the Back Flow test on my lawn irragation system.
JB Lawn Sprinklers, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2016
Mike was prompt, professional and efficient during his air quality testing. He explained all he was doing, and what to expect with the results. When the test results arrived, he patiently explained (in English) how to read the results, summary and potential remediation to clean my air and...
Indoor Air Quality Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
Mike is a very knowledgeable air quality consultant. He came to my home on time, did three air samples, and talked me through the problems he saw in my basement. Mike understands the causes and effects of poor air quality in the home and has suggestions on how it can be improved. Mike is...
Mold and Allergen Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in May 2014
Locally owned and operated Pool & Spa store. They test your water and troubleshoot pool water quality issues. My pool is well maintained with their added knowledge and experience. Much better than buying pool supplies from a chain store. They also have parts and know how they go together.
Pool Queen
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Reviewed in May 2014
John did a great job inspecting the house from top to the bottom, he also did a radon test and mold swabs and sent them off to the Lab for testing. Great Job by John <br />
Mountaineer Inspection Services
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Reviewed in February 2014
Jim Krall provided an education in managing a basement in the cold climate of West Virginia. He not only gave me an education on why things where happening in the basement but he also showed me how other work suggested by other contractors was not required. Let me start with why I was using...
Keystone Basement Systems & Structural Repair Inc
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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