Asbestos only becomes an issue if particles become airborne.
Covering asbestos tiles with carpet.
Photo by russell kaye i m told that the old vinyl floor tiles in the basement of our 1950 house contain asbestos and that i should not try to remove the tiles but cover them with wall to wall.
Strategies for leaving asbestos containing floor tiles or sheet flooring safely in place in a building.
Vinyl tile can be adhered directly to asbestos tiles that are not loose or peeling and many vinyl tiles are thin enough that they will only slightly raise the height of the floor.
Asbestos is a fiber that is harmful when it is breathed into your lungs 6 if the floor tiles are intact and undamaged there is very little risk that fibers are being released into your home.
This article series assists building buyers owners or occupants in reducing the risk of asbestos exposure from.
Don t be afraid to wet mop and scrub at the tiles because a clean tile will render better adhesion and a more successful seal.
Vinyl is a type of plastic that has long been a popular material for floor tiles and sheets.
The old tiles are relatively thin around 1 8 inch.
You would need to level the floor for laminate.
But that changes as soon as you decide to remove it.
Strategies for leaving asbestos containing floor tiles or sheet flooring safely in place in a building.
One of the best ways to deal with asbestos tile is to leave it in place and cover it with new flooring.
Using concrete to encapsulate asbestos tiles starts by having a clean well washed floor surface.
You want to avoid cutting drilling sanding or doing anything that abrades the old tile.
Peel and stick adhesive vinyl tiles are particularly good when the floor is already fairly thick because they require no additional layer of adhesive to work.
Unlike many asbestos containing materials vinyl asbestos flooring is generally safe to be around.
Choosing an appropriate material to cover up or coat the surface of a sound well adhered floor can protect against future damage or asbestos particle release in the building.
Choosing an appropriate material to cover up or coat the surface of a sound well adhered floor can protect against future damage or asbestos particle release in the building.
If the existing floor is in good shape the cheapest easiest solution is to cover it.
I f the floor tiles are degraded and crumbling the risk of fiber release rises.
