Asbestos Floor Glue Removal

Common in homes built in the 20th century black mastic was used as an adhesive for ceramic tile linoleum and other flooring materials.

Asbestos floor glue removal.

Some floor adhesives contain asbestos. Mastic is a type of glue used to adhere tiles and vinyl flooring to the subfloor. Wipe all surfaces with a damp disposable towel. Various federal state and local government agencies have regulations governing the removal of in place asbestos containing material.

If your building was built before 1980 mastic mixed with asbestos may have been used to seal your tiles to the floor. Clean up and dispose of the asbestos. Even if the vinyl flooring is pulled up intact the old adhesive underneath may also contain asbestos. Rinse the cloth or towel and change the water at least twice.

Questions answers on procedures for removing asbestos containing floor tiles or other floor coverings or on the use of floor rejuvenators and restorative sealants on vinyl asbestos floor tiles. How to remove asbestos tiles safely. Hence the same precautions need to be taken with the glue as with the tile. The safe way to remove the tiles and the glue is with a floor scraper looks like a large putty knife on a shovel handle and warm water.

Fancy re removal of asbestos containing floor tile mastic july 13 1990 pdf 1 pg 43 k letter to w. Try the search box just below or if you prefer post a question or comment in the comments box below and we will respond promptly. It is always safest to leave asbestos flooring removal to asbestos abatement professionals. If you break the flooring into pieces while removing it you have effectively turned it into a friable material.

21 1990 pdf 3 pp 104 k letter to m. First the tile itself is taken up either cut pried or chiseled from the floor. Next start lifting the asbestos vinyl tiles and with the scraper keep on separating the tile from the floor. You can lift and safely place the vinyl in a bag that is resistant and does not have any holes.

When tile is removed it is frequently a two part process. When you remove that floor covering to make way for new flooring you may encounter the mastic and wonder whether it is safe to remove the main concern surrounding this question is that black mastic often contains asbestos. Sanding will release dangerous quantities of asbestos into the air. Wipe all the polythene sheeting where asbestos fibers could have settled.

Scrape the residue left. Spratlin re removal of asbestos containing floor tile sept. Possible signs of asbestos mastic include discoloration and an oily texture. Take a utility knife and cut the asbestos into manageable pieces.

Loving re removal of asbestos containing mastic beneath floor tile june 3 1988 pdf 2 pp 63 k letter to c. Cleaning up is the most important and difficult part in removing asbestos adhesive from the floor. Removing the glue from floors after a tile removal.