Can Old Asbestos Floor Tiles Be Covered By Carpet

Discussion starter 1 feb 1 2012.

Can old asbestos floor tiles be covered by carpet.

That said it can be difficult to get a level surface for the new floor especially if the old tiles have chipped away. Typically this type of removal is something done by an abatement company. Suspected asbestos floor tiles under 20 year old carpet. How old is the substrate.

Carpeting and a suitable pad will do the trick. It is best if the old flooring covering stays in place and is covered with new flooring. No sealer is needed. Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts.

That s enough to prevent the damage and wear that can release fibers into the air. Many tile contractors will not even consider the removal of the tile. Backing on sheet flooring linoleum or roll vinyl asbestos is in the felt backing. However you can do what is called encapsulation or covering up the floor with floor leveling compound.

In many cases installing a new floor over the tiles encapsulates the asbestos fibers and is an acceptable way to manage the material. 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. 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. Vinyl asbestos tiles vat asbestos was mixed into the tile material to add tensile strength.

If it dates from before 1981 and any of the following materials are present then you should assume that asbestos is present a. Many types of flooring can be installed over old flooring provided the old flooring is flat and well adhered. Old asbestos tiles can make a home appear dated. 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.

Yes floor tiles mastics and adhesives are included in the list of building materials that may contain asbestos. It s usually found covered up underneath an existing floor most often being carpet or even under a layer of plywood. 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. Unless a new floor is removed in the future there should be no safety concerns about covering old black mastic.

The advice you received is correct.