Asbestos is only a problem when it becomes small and airborne and reaches yours lungs. I would be careful about installing carpet into it though. just don't break any of the tiles or put wholes in them and it will be fine
Asbestos Floor Tiling?
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I'd think that good ol' Mop-N-Glo'd seal that tile...
...needs to be reapplied every so often tho...
...needs to be reapplied every so often tho...
I'd think that good ol' Mop-N-Glo'd seal that tile...
...needs to be reapplied every so often tho...
...needs to be reapplied every so often tho...
asbestos is not dangerous as long as you don't inhale them in your lungs or accidentally eat them. the asbestos fibers are cancerous and dangerous for humans. if it was my house i would try to seal it away as much as possible. comming from a medical point of view... i would rather spend money on keeping it out of my way than giving up my health away. better safe than sorry. or if you want you can hire some guys to take it out properly and use alternative materials in replacement of it.
Thanks guys..
I just talked to some flooring guy that was at my house, he said it's not even Asbestos tiling. Some Mongolian crap or something, and I shouldn't worry about it..
It has a few dings in it, so I might put an epoxy coating over it just to be safe, and make sure no moisture gets underneath.
I just talked to some flooring guy that was at my house, he said it's not even Asbestos tiling. Some Mongolian crap or something, and I shouldn't worry about it..
It has a few dings in it, so I might put an epoxy coating over it just to be safe, and make sure no moisture gets underneath.
YOU ARE ALL GOUNG TO DIE!!!, eventually..., and not from asbestos flooring. The health hazard (even if it was asbestos) comes from airborne fibers, sealing ing carpeting would prevent that.
Miles said:
Miles, did he have the tiles tested? The only way you can tell you can positively ID asbestos is through EM. He might have seen this tile before and know from experience but you cant be sure unless you test it.
"What if water were to spill on it,and what about moisture? Could it possibly become a problem or health risk?"
Actually water is used to "wet" asbestos during containment and removal to keep it from becoming airborne. As someone stated its only harmful when airborne and inhaled into the lungs.
Epoxy will definitely seal it in.
Oh and BTW I work for the largest environmental laboratory in Chicago.
Hi miles. I've worked in the flooring industry for 20 years and have seen hundreds of homes with asbestos tile in them. The tile is only dangerous if it is sanded to fine particles. Most times you can remove it safely by lifting it at the corners. Asbestos tiles have not been used for flooring for longer than I have been around so most homes that have it the glue is so old that the tiles will pop right off the floor. If they are stuck solid you can certainly leave them down when you do the capet install. As for sealing it from moisture just use a comercial floor wax like they put in grocery stores. Use several ( 5 or 6 )light coats letting it dry completely between and your floor will be perfect for fish room. If you like PM me if you have any other questions. But trust me even if your tile has asbestos in it you are in no danger. Good luck
