Can Old Asbestos Floor Tiles Be Covered By Carpet

Typically this type of removal is something done by an abatement company.

Can old asbestos floor tiles be covered by carpet.

Yes floor tiles mastics and adhesives are included in the list of building materials that may contain asbestos. However you can do what is called encapsulation or covering up the floor with floor leveling compound. Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts. Discussion starter 1 feb 1 2012.

Occasionally when a home is sold to a new buyer the existence of vinyl asbestos tile isn t always disclosed in the proper way that new rules and regulations require today. The best way to deal with old asbestos floor tiles is to cover them up. No sealer is needed. Carpeting and a suitable pad will do the trick.

It s usually found covered up underneath an existing floor most often being carpet or even under a layer of plywood. Many tile contractors will not even consider the removal of the tile. The only instances where you can t leave asbestos floor tiles in place is if you intend to refinish the wood flooring beneath or otherwise disturb the tile during a remodel. Many types of flooring can be installed over old flooring provided the old flooring is flat and well adhered.

At the university of connecticut new or recently installed floor tiles should not contain asbestos but our older 12 x 12 floor tile 9 x 9 floor tile floor tile mastics carpet glues cove bases and adhesives will. Suspected asbestos floor tiles under 20 year old carpet. Vinyl asbestos tiles vat asbestos was mixed into the tile material to add tensile strength. That s enough to prevent the damage and wear that can release fibers into the air.

In many cases installing a new floor over the tiles encapsulates the asbestos fibers and is an acceptable way to manage the material. The advice you received is correct. Backing on sheet flooring linoleum or roll vinyl asbestos is in the felt backing. Removing it is often not an option since the adhesive and dust are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of by a hazardous waste team.

Old asbestos tiles can make a home appear dated. How old is the substrate. Unless a new floor is removed in the future there should be no safety concerns about covering old black mastic. Yes i would most definitely be concerned regarding removal of padding adhesive or any material stuck to asbestos tiles.

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