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If the tiles are 9"x9" assume they are asbestos. Never sand, scrape, pulverize, or agitate existing VAT, or VCT. You can pick them up off the floor if they are dislodged without worry, but I know you can have them tested to be sure
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Are asbestos tiles sillt being made?
No. There is no market for asbestos-containing tiles.
How can you tell if old tiles contain asbestos?
The only way to definitively determine if old tiles contain asbestos is to have them tested by a certified asbestos inspector. Asbestos was commonly used in tiles before the 1980s, so if your tiles were installed before then, there is a higher likelihood of them containing asbestos. However, visual inspection alone is not enough to confirm the presence of asbestos.
Was asbestos ever an ingredient in glue or epoxy?
Yes, asbestos mastic (glue) under the tiles. ceiling or floor tiles?
Was asbestos used in ceiling tiles?
Asbestos turned into a common additive in ceiling remedies. The mineral become regularly used in ceiling tiles and paper backing for the tiles. a few adhesives used to affix ceiling tiles together, which include mastic, additionally contained asbestos. Even in older houses that don't have ceiling tiles, ceilings may additionally still comprise asbestos.
Where can one purchase asbestos ceiling tiles?
One cannot purchase asbestos ceiling tiles currently. Because asbestos has shown to be harmful to the health of people, products containing asbestos are no longer sold.
When can tiles with asbestos in them be dangerous?
When they are damaged or disturbed
Can you cover asbestos ceiling tiles with drywall?
Most areas will have by-laws about covering asbestos.
When was asbestos last used in floor tiles?
Asbestos was last used in floor tiles in the late 1980s before being largely discontinued due to health concerns linked to asbestos exposure. Since then, alternative materials have been used in the production of floor tiles.
When can tiles with asbestos in them become especially dangerous?
Anything items covered with asbestos material are dangerous. But when the items covered with asbestos -- tiles, ductwork, edging, joint connectors on ductwork-- become cracked, the asbestos dust is especially dangerous. Or, when contractors demolish or renovate a building containing asbestos, it will get in the air.
How can you safely get rid of asbestos underneath tiles?
You should let professional decontamination companies handle any asbestos that may be found in your home. They may have to take down walls, remove cellings and take out floors, so make sure that you get a company that can rebuild the house after decontamination.
What are floors made of?
Floors can be made of a number of materials, such as hardwood, stone, ceramic tiles, plywood covered with carpet or laminated or veneer tiles. In homes with concrete foundations the floors are concrete, but are covered with carpet, laminate, or tiles.
Squares made of clay or stone for floors or walls?
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