A reader describes a simple inexpensive but labor intensive approach to coating or cover over of asbestos suspect ceiling tiles or panels that are securely fastened and in good condition.
Cover asbestess ceiling sheets by woodburner.
Place the tiles into an asbestos labeled yellow bag.
Cut your beadboard to size.
Covering asbestos or asbestos suspect materials in some locations is permitted and makes economic sense as a method of reducing the asbestos hazard in buildings.
Who in the world thought popcorn ceilings were a good idea.
You must also spray the ceiling area with fine mist containing a few drops of detergent to keep the asbestos from becoming airborne.
Fully cover the tile which can take two bags.
Step 4 removing the asbestos ceiling tiles.
The easiest way to paint the asbestos siding is to use a paint sprayer.
This material is like drywall but lighter.
Place a tarp under the ceiling area and turn off any heating or cooling systems.
One way to cover popcorn ceiling is with gypsum board ceiling panels.
Asbestos siding though hard can flake over time which will lead to the possibility of you inhaling the asbestos.
Remove tiles cautiously to avoid breakage.
You screw it into the framing of the ceiling.
Remember you need all the stripes to go the same way.
Start to cover the work area with 6 mil polyethylene drop sheets.
The paint is the seal and you should give it time to dry up completely.
The next morning we awoke to large sheets of popcorn ceiling on the floor.
I think it was a lazy way of covering up the ceilings back then.
Brad nail into the ceiling.
Drywall can cover asbestos popcorn ceiling the contractor who remodeled the building s lobby a few years ago is going to upgrade our apartment replace carpet with tile and we broached the.
Years later we painted the ceiling in the kitchen.
The recommended time is four hours.
Put on your tyvek suit safety glasses and approved respirator and hepa filters.
It s best to hire a professional to cover asbestos popcorn ceiling.
Determine where you would like trim lines to go to cover any gaps between boards.
Asbestos popcorn ceiling can be covered with new ceiling panels or vinyl paint.
Choose a paint that is mold and mildew resistant as well as waterproof.
Hold beadboard in place.
Prepare the area where you will take the sample from.
Painting the asbestos siding will help prevent this from happening.
Measure your ceiling and determine how much beadboard you need.