Removing the asbestos popcorn is, as you have suggested, not a good option. The ceiling has been painted several times, but it's still popcorn. We raised the possibility of drywall.

Finally, finish the drywall with tape and drywall mud, sanding between coats, and a ceiling texture of your choice. Dealing with asbestos is hazardous, so carefully evaluate your options whether ...

The cost of asbestos removal is so high, I've decided to overlay the ceilings with drywall. The person I've hired to do the work suggested quarter-inch thick drywall.

Until it was banned in 1978, asbestos was used in ceiling texture, and disturbing it creates a health hazard. Paint and drywall contractors will require that your ceiling be certified free of ...

In cases where asbestos is found, homeowners can look to other solutions besides scraping the ceiling, including coating it with drywall mud and smoothing it into a more acceptable texture.

This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound. However, it still leaves ceilings bumpy, which may not be conducive to your home decorating scheme.

This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound. However, it still leaves ceilings bumpy, which may not be conducive to your home decorating scheme.

This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound. However, it still leaves ceilings bumpy, which may not be conducive to your home decorating scheme.

This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound. However, it still leaves ceilings bumpy, which may not be conducive to your home decorating scheme.

This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound. However, it still leaves ceilings bumpy, which may not be conducive to your home decorating scheme.

If you own an older home, have an asbestos abatement company test your ceiling before drywall workers potentially release asbestos particles into the air. An asbestos test costs around $75 to $100.