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Asbestos Floor Tile:
How to Remove a Floor Tile with Asbestos
If you suspect you may have an asbestos floor tile system in your home or beneath your existing floor, you should remove it as soon as possible. To learn how to identify and remove asbestos floors, keep reading for answers to some frequently asked questions.
What type of flooring contains asbestos?
Vinyl, sheet vinyl, or asphalt floor tiles can possibly contain asbestos, particularly if they were manufactured or installed before the early 70s. Also, any paper backing, glues or adhesive associated with their installation may also contain asbestos.
Is removing an asbestos floor tile safe?
Basically, asbestos is safe if it's not “friable” or able to enter the air or atmosphere. So, a solid and intact asbestos tile won't hurt you, but a crumbling, cracked or powdery tile can.
Because tile removal can often damage tiles and cause asbestos to be released in the air, it's important to be very careful.
Can I removes asbestos floor tiling myself?
Many state health departments recommend that you use a licensed asbestos removal contractor to get rid of flooring that contains asbestos. However, if done in a safe manner, it is possible for the informed homeowners to remove asbestos flooring themselves.
Because of the health hazard associated with inhaling asbestos fibers, it's critical that you use the right equipment, properly prepare your work site and always work carefully.
How do I remove asbestos tiles?
The best way to remove asbestos floor tile is to remove it from the edges using either a putty knife or hammer to pry and pop the tiles loose.
Remember to start your job by hanging a wall, floor and ceiling of plastic sheeting all around your work site. You should limit the amount of times you enter and exit your contained space, wear protective personal gear and masks, and clean it thoroughly to avoid future contamination.
How do I get rid of the flooring after I remove it?
Once you remove an asbestos floor tile system, it's important to properly dispose of the waste. You can do so in a landfill that accepts asbestos-containing waste.
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