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Asbestos tiles in closet
I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken
or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...t-1207807-.htm |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 12:44:05 PM UTC-5, Nech2 wrote:
I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...t-1207807-.htm I would put something new and permanent over it, whether that is sheet vinyl, vinyl tiles, composite wood, carpet tiles, etc is up to you. The asbestos is only a problem if it's disturbed and gets into the air. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 09:52:48 -0800 (PST), trader_4
wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 12:44:05 PM UTC-5, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...t-1207807-.htm I would put something new and permanent over it, whether that is sheet vinyl, vinyl tiles, composite wood, carpet tiles, etc is up to you. The asbestos is only a problem if it's disturbed and gets into the air. + 1 ... to my knowledge - the old floor tiles were not _ made from _ asbestos - but they had asbestos in the backing material. ie: ripping them up created the hazard .. That said - if you are renting or selling the house - with knowledge of hazardous materials / conditions .. I'd be keeping things on the QT .. John T. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 17:44:02 +0000, Nech2
m wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles Seal them with paint. Or soak them with water and scrape them out and throw them in the garbage. Wear a mask to be safe, but wet asbestos does notget airborn. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote:
I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote:
On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. It is not going to jump up at you. I'd just glue over it or if I wanted to remove it just use a dust mask and bag the tiles in a plastic bag for regular trash disposal. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote:
On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. I'd just glue over it or if I wanted to remove it just use a dust mask and bag the tiles in a plastic bag for regular trash disposal. Have you had any asbestos removal training? With that advice, I'm guessing no. It's not advisable to use a dust mask with asbestos removal even when wetting. You can do so yourself but to advise another is wrong. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote:
On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 6:26 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote:
On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. If it only requires a single particle of asbestos to make someone sick or kill them, we'd have a far worse epidemic. AFAIK, the actual cases have all been people who had a lot of exposure, eg working in ship yards, brakes, etc, where it was flying all over the place. I'd just glue over it or if I wanted to remove it just use a dust mask and bag the tiles in a plastic bag for regular trash disposal. Have you had any asbestos removal training? With that advice, I'm guessing no. It's not advisable to use a dust mask with asbestos removal even when wetting. You can do so yourself but to advise another is wrong. Which is why I recommended just leaving it and covering it with another flooring material. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 7:42:44 AM UTC-5, Hawk wrote:
On 2/3/2020 6:26 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. Technically, that might be true. However what is the PROBABILITY of that happening? So small, it's negligible. If it was any reasonable probability we'd have an epidemic of people sick, with no history of exposure. Like how many particles do you think people breathed in from brake dust released by the car ahead of you, floating in the air in cities, etc? Yet the actual cases are people who had some history of working with it or near it. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 8:34:38 AM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote:
On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. If it only requires a single particle of asbestos to make someone sick or kill them, we'd have a far worse epidemic. AFAIK, the actual cases have all been people who had a lot of exposure, eg working in ship yards, brakes, etc, where it was flying all over the place. I'm pretty sure I've inhaled more than one particle of asbestos in my life. Cindy Hamilton |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 7:44 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 8:34:38 AM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. If it only requires a single particle of asbestos to make someone sick or kill them, we'd have a far worse epidemic. AFAIK, the actual cases have all been people who had a lot of exposure, eg working in ship yards, brakes, etc, where it was flying all over the place. I'm pretty sure I've inhaled more than one particle of asbestos in my life. Cindy Hamilton Â* I worked as a flooring installer when asbestos was a common component in vinyl sheet goods . I'm certain that I have inhaled it while tearing out existing flooring for replacement . Apparently no lung damage though , from the x-rays and CT scans that were done a couple of years ago by the VA . -- Snag Yes , I'm old and crochety - and armed . Get outta my woods ! |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 7:44 AM, Hawk wrote:
On 2/3/2020 6:26 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. Â*Â* It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. If that were true, we all would be dead or be living with mesothelioma. The problem with asbestos is that particles lodge in the lungs and are not expelled plus it is inert and does not disintegrate. Irritation of the lungs is worse for smokers and causes mesothelioma. I am not a toxicologist but have plenty of experience in the area. One of my assignments was as department coordinator with the company's toxicology laboratory which was quite large. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 8:57 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:
On 2/3/2020 7:44 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 8:34:38 AM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. ** It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. If it only requires a single particle of asbestos to make someone sick or kill them, we'd have a far worse epidemic.* AFAIK, the actual cases have all been people who had a lot of exposure, eg working in ship yards, brakes, etc, where it was flying all over the place. I'm pretty sure I've inhaled more than one particle of asbestos in my life. Cindy Hamilton * I worked as a flooring installer when asbestos was a common component in vinyl sheet goods . I'm certain that I have inhaled it while tearing out existing flooring for replacement . Apparently no lung damage though , from the x-rays and CT scans that were done a couple of years ago by the VA . According to the web site, www.asbestos.com the average latency period between asbestos exposure and the development of mesthelioma is 40 years. It can be as little as 10-15 years after heavy exposure. In the military, you would be categorized as occupationally exposed and monitored indefinitely. Best of luck and hope you remain healthy. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
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Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 9:22 AM, Frank wrote:
On 2/3/2020 7:44 AM, Hawk wrote: On 2/3/2020 6:26 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. Â*Â* It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. If that were true, we all would be dead or be living with mesothelioma. The problem with asbestos is that particles lodge in the lungs and are not expelled plus it is inert and does not disintegrate.Â* Irritation of the lungs is worse for smokers and causes mesothelioma. I am not a toxicologist but have plenty of experience in the area.Â* One of my assignments was as department coordinator with the company's toxicology laboratory which was quite large. As in cigarette smoking, some can smoke til they reach 100 and never develop cancer but that's not for all. Genetics play a key role but unless one has genetic testing, they are unsure of what can develop or not. Asbestos is a cancer causing substance. Will it effect everyone exposed to it? Probably not but why risk it, and to advise someone, when you know noting of their genetic history, to just wear a mask, is still wrong. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 10:24 AM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , says... It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. Technically, that might be true. However what is the PROBABILITY of that happening? So small, it's negligible. If it was any reasonable probability we'd have an epidemic of people sick, with no history of exposure. Like how many particles do you think people breathed in from brake dust released by the car ahead of you, floating in the air in cities, etc? Yet the actual cases are people who had some history of working with it or near it. Right. Sounds like the ambulance chaser lawyers. As long as cars have been using brakes and factories and homes using asbestos everyone in this country should be dead. Especially if you add up all the other bad chemicals. Dead from Roundup, dead from sacrian. Dead from talcum powder. Read my reply to Frank. Genetics play a role. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On 2/3/2020 8:44 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 8:34:38 AM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealedÂ* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. If it only requires a single particle of asbestos to make someone sick or kill them, we'd have a far worse epidemic. AFAIK, the actual cases have all been people who had a lot of exposure, eg working in ship yards, brakes, etc, where it was flying all over the place. I'm pretty sure I've inhaled more than one particle of asbestos in my life. Cindy Hamilton Chances are many of us have. I'm sure I have also but read Peter's reply about latency period. The worse case is of course cancer. In many, it can cause minor irritation and often leads to inflammation, scarring and damage to body cells along with shortness of breath. For the sake of your loved ones, I hope nothing develops in you as I hope nothing in me from past exposures. Bottom line, to shrug it off as no big deal is simply risky. If one wants to push that risk upon themself, go for it but I would never advise a person to do so nor tell them it's acceptable to do something without them knowing the risk. |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:24:27 AM UTC-5, Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , says... It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton To inhale and develop mesothelioma. Technically, that might be true. However what is the PROBABILITY of that happening? So small, it's negligible. If it was any reasonable probability we'd have an epidemic of people sick, with no history of exposure. Like how many particles do you think people breathed in from brake dust released by the car ahead of you, floating in the air in cities, etc? Yet the actual cases are people who had some history of working with it or near it. Right. Sounds like the ambulance chaser lawyers. As long as cars have been using brakes and factories and homes using asbestos everyone in this country should be dead. Especially if you add up all the other bad chemicals. Dead from Roundup, dead from sacrian. Dead from talcum powder. Good to see we agree on something. :) |
Asbestos tiles in closet
On Mon, 3 Feb 2020 03:26:26 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
wrote: On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:52:11 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 8:21 PM, Frank wrote: On 2/2/2020 7:39 PM, Hawk wrote: On 2/2/2020 12:44 PM, Nech2 wrote: I have what I believe is 9x9 asbestos tiles on all my closet floors few broken or cracked. I have some leftover laminate flooring food I just put that over the tiles as to not do more damage to them by taking things in and out of the closet or should it be some how sealed* could I use adhesive carpet squares or tiles How do you plan to lay the new floor over them? Adhesive? Nails? Using nails will break the asbestos tiles and cause airborne particles. Not something I'd do. Adhesive will be on top of the asbestos tiles and have to rely on the integrity of those tiles which in time, could start to loosen. I'd choose to remove the tiles and be done with any potential problems. If it's a large area, you could hire a professional. Otherwise, I'd wet the entire area and remove it myself using protective gear, of course. The asbestos is bound up by the composite resin. Which could also be asbestos material. It is not going to jump up at you. It can if disturbed and it only requires a single particle. It only requires a single particle to do what, exactly? Cindy Hamilton The hysterical among us would have you believe a single microscopic particle of asbestos will cause mesothelioma or other cancers that will kill you dead. If that was the case I'd have been dead a long time ago. I have taken pretty serious precautions to limit my exposure to asbestos dust but as a mechanic working on brakes and clutches from the late sixties on I KNOW I've been exposed - and we used a mixture of asbestos cement and plaster of paris as an ART material!!!!! |
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