Q&A on identification of asbestos-containing floor tiles - set #3

These questions & answers help identify floor tiles that are likely to contain asbestos, by making a simple visual inspection, noting the probable age of the building and age of its materials, and similar clues.

This article series assists building buyers, owners or inspectors who need to identify asbestos materials (or probable-asbestos) in buildings by visual inspection.

Q & A on How to Identify Asbestos Floor Tiles - set #3

These questions and replies on how to recognize asbestos-containing flooring were posted originally at ASBESTOS FLOORING IDENTIFICATION - topic home.

Be sure to review the 5 questions we pose there and whose answers can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not a particular floor tile or sheet flooring contains asbestos.

Also see ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE PHOTO ID REQUESTS for more photographs submitted for identification as asbestos-containing flooring - or not.

If your flooring is a continuous sheet product, see ASBESTOS SHEET FLOORING ID FAQs

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On 2022-11-15 by InspectApedia (Editor)

@Jason,

Flying blind: no information about building, location, age, context - means our guess would be so speculative as to be of little value.

For a reasonable guess Please See

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos -

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Material-Test.php

On 2022-11-15 y Jason

Asbestos?

On 2022-10-07 y InspectApedia-911 (mod) - 1960 Airstream trailer flooring needs replacement

@MA,

It would be prudent to treat that floor as presumed to contain asbestos, but I definitely can't see enough to say anything further about the floor itself.

It seems terrible to have to hire an asbestos abatement company to deal with such a small quantity of material. You might want to take a look at the following two articles:

ASBESTOS FLOORING REMOVAL GUIDE
https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos-Floor-Removal.php


ASBESTOS REMOVAL, WETTING GUIDELINES
https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Wetting_Procedure.php

On 2022-10-07 by MA

Hi, we are renovating a 1960 airstream and I’m pretty sure the vinyl/linoleum flooring plus glue contains asbestos. I’m looking into professional abatement and testing, it’s quite expensive. Can anyone recognize this tile?

On 2023-05-19 by InspectApedia Publisher

@Anonymous,

We have no test result for the exact floor tile posted by the reader above. But given its appearance, location, and age, it would be prudent and reasonable to treat that floor as presumed to contain asbestos,

That is no reason to panic - in good condition the hazard from the floor, if not damaged by grinding, chopping, sawing, in a residence, would be most-likely below the limits of detection. That's part of the reasoning behind expert sources recommending that the safest approach is to treat such a floor as PACM, leave it alone, cover it over.

On 2023-05-19 by Anonymous

@TVD, Did you ever confirm if it had asbestos?

On 2022-10-07 by InspectApedia-911 (mod)

@TVD,

For flooring of that age it's a good chance that it contains asbestos. Fortunately if it's in good condition and secured to its base the best and least expensive and safest option is to Simply cover it over with new flooring.

On 2022-10-06 by TVD

Hi, I am about to redo flooring in my house, built in 1972 in western Canada. Found this flooring in one bedroom closet which is obviously under the other flooring in the bedroom.

What are the chances it contains asbestos? Its somewhat similar to other asbestos patterns I've seen but I haven't been able to find a match.

Thanks so much!

On 2022-08-23 by InspectApedia (mod) - Victorian house flooring

@Catherine,

Thanks for the photo of this fun and interesting flooring pattern.

It is safest and simplest to leave the flooring in place and either seal it if in good condition or cover it with a new flooring of choice.

See

ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE & MASTIC SEALANTS at
inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Floor_Sealants.php

Also, take a look at the list of Recommended Articles just above on this page for more information about asbestos flooring.

and take a look at similar floor coverings at

LINOLEUM SHEET FLOORING GUIDE

inspectapedia.com/interiors/Linoleum_Flooring.php

On 2022-08-23 by Catherine

Found this underneath a carpet in our rental. We are replacing the carpet due to moths but not sure if we should disturb this. House is Victorian and carpets were very old when we moved in 14 years ago

On 2022-04-23 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Josh,

That looks like flooring from the 1970s or later and it might contain asbestos.

Take a look at the identification clues and help given by

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS?
- 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos -

inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

On 2022-04-23 by Josh

Home was built in 1975. Does anyone know if it looks like this linoleum contains asbestos?

On 2022-04-19 by Mak Church (mod)

@Britt,

Try again to attach a photo(s) by using the Add Image button before clicking on Comment.

You can only post one image per comment but can comment as many times as you like.

On 2022-04-18 by Britt

We just bought a home built in 1952 and are redoing the kitchen (cosmetics only so no demo). We have a linoleum sheet floor currently in place and have no idea when it was installed. The linoleum sheet ran up the walls on the baseboard held up by aluminum bracket things, and some of the cabinetry, as well as under the cabinets.

We have patched the drywall where it initially was (to prepare for paint and new baseboards), and are planning to install moulding under the cabinets.

We are planning to install LVP in the space, and the plan was to rip up the linoleum to avoid any additional height variations/trip hazards to the adjacent rooms and since we were already removing it from those other areas in the space. We also discovered another, older floor underneath, so I'm worried about height differentials/tripping hazards.

I'm realizing it may save a lot of headache to install the floating floor over the linoleum, but my boyfriend noticed possible water damage and lifted a section of it near our dishwasher, and that's when I came across the possibility of asbestos being in the current floor through some research :/

I'm attaching a picture of that area below to see if anyone has ANY info on possible time period/manufacturer/design/etc. of this floor, the backing, and the adhesive. I couldn't find much on here or anywhere else on the internet. I have pictures of the older floor underneath as well as a close up of the current floor.

Thank you so much in advance for any and all advice.

On 2022-03-01 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - testing shows cellulose and bitumen sheet floor, not asbestos

@Kris,

Thank you for adding the results of the testing you had done. Relief for you, I'm sure, and this added info will help other readers.

On 2022-03-01 by Kris

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator,

I did have a few pieces of this apparent original floor covering (likely 1947 when house was built) tested for peace-of-mind and awareness-- it is primarily a cellulose and bitumen sheet floor (with glue and adhesives) and came back negative for asbestos.

It was such a relief as I didn't discover your website until after it had been removed without any precautions. Thank you for such comprehensive info regarding the building materials in our homes!

Luckily a lesson has been learned about the potential for dangerous materials in my home without any long-lasting consequences for me and my family. I will be testing flooring, ceilings, etc. before future DIY projects! Thank you!

K

On 2022-02-19 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - asphalt-impregnated "felt" backer on older floorings may contain asbestos

@Kris,

The asphalt-impregnated "felt" backer on older floor coverings may indeed contain asbestos, though not in a very friable form.

Damp wipe, HEPA Vac up any remaining dust and yes, you can cover the floor as you suggest, though a better job is to seal using one of the sealants

FLOORING ADHESIVE MASTIC SEALANTS https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Floor_Sealants.php

after you've removed all loose material.

On 2022-02-19 by Kris

I live in Eau Claire, WI, in a 1947 home. I am having a 110 square ft room redone and recently had a friend tear up the faux-wood sheet floor. It later occurred to me that the floor might be filled with asbestos. It had thin wood-looking layer and was backed with a black paper-like backing.

It came up fairly easily with a scraper and was adhered to the plywood floor with a clear adhesive. It is almost all up, but a few chunks of black remain here and there. It snaps with a snapingp sound when bent.

I am terrified of what has been released into my home with my small children. I had the vents taped off and furnace off and am now running a HEPA purifier in that room. The flooring was already disposed of.

Does this look like asbestos sheet flooring? What should I do with the remaining chunks adhered to the floor? Can I simply cover it with subfloor and a floating floor? Should I try and seal it? Thank you for any and all advice.

On 2022-02-14 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - older asbestos-containing 9x9 floor tile in 1920s Seattle home

@Sam,

That sure looks like an older asbestos-containing floor tile - exact images of that floor are in this article series.

See the live link above for

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos

On 2022-02-14 by Sam

Any idea about these tiles? I was going to remove them to put down epoxy but now am second-guessing my plans. Home built in 1920s in Seattle, age of tiles is unknown. 9x9 and very brittle/yellowed with some orange/yellow mastic on the back and no identifying marks that I can see.

Thank you so much for any thoughts!

On 2022-02-01 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Philip,

Those tiles look to be examples of the Kentile Corktone pattern that was available in multiple colors.

While SOME older (before 1986 in the U.S.) floor tiles don't contain asbestos others do. Treat the floor as presumed to contain asbestos or have a sample tested.

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

If the floor is in poor condition or must be removed then see the asbestos floor removal and asbestos hazard reduction articles found in the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of any of these pages.

FYI more than one company made that cork pattern vinyl-asbestos or asphalt-asbestos floor tile: Kentile, Armstrong, and perhaps others.

On 2022-02-01 by Phil

Are these asbestos tile? House was built in 1935 in Queens, NY

...

On 2021-12-30 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Greg b,

It's possible. That style - assuming you're thinking about the lighter-colored flooring - looks like a product from the 1970s

For example, in North America if asphalt or vinyl floor tiles or sheet flooring were made or installed before 1986, treat the material as presumed to contain asbestos.

From a photo one can’t answer your question with certainty. Have a sample of the flooring tested, or you can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at:

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

If the floor is in poor condition or must be removed then see the asbestos floor removal and asbestos hazard reduction articles found in the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of any of these pages.

On 2021-12-30 by Greg b

Wondering about these tiles. One (blue) which I think is just glue backing. The other one Seems to be a roll type. I can not find any images on it. Our house was built 1952. So good chance this has asbestos. Just wondering. Thanks

On 2021-10-28 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Mads,

That UK flooring looks pretty new; but you might want to take a look at

ASBESTOS FLOORING IDENTIFICATION 1950's or LATER in the U.K.

and also, to make a better guess, pending your lab results, see

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos -

for which a live link is given at the bottom of the index above in our list of Recommended Articles

Keep in mind that the flooring is not friable - not easily made into a dust hazard; \

Do let us know your lab test results as that will help other UK readers.

On 2021-10-28 by Mads

Hi,
I hadn’t realised until now that vinyl flooring may contain asbestos, we live in a terraced rented property in the uk, I’m not wondering if our bathroom tiles could contain asbestos, they are in damaged but may have had water exposure due to being in bathroom and our shower leaking from time to time.

Also around the edges where the tiles have been cut to fit along the edges have no been sealed. Could this be exposing any potential asbestos. I’ve sent of for a lab test. But wondered if anyone had any opinions on these tiles potentially having asbestos.

I do not know the age of the tiles all I know is the property was last sold in 2002, but these tiles do look very dated.

On 2021-10-06 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Dylan,

Using the floor tile color ID listing above on this page, I went to the Armstrong Whites link and found White 51880 which looks to be your pattern. However, it can be difficult to identify correctly from just a photo. Do you have any markings on the back of a tile or any packaging of spare tiles?

That flooring might contain asbestos if was installed in a building in North America before 1987. From a photo one can’t answer your question with certainty. Popular flooring patterns were continued, without asbestos, after 1986.

Have a sample of the flooring tested, or you can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

If the floor is in poor condition or must be removed then see the asbestos floor removal and asbestos hazard reduction articles found in the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of any of these pages.

On 2021-10-06 by Dylan

My basement flooded, are these asbestos tiles?

On 2021-09-29 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Liv,
Using the floor tile identification section above on this page, you may be able to identify that exact pattern by year, brand, or color.

That flooring might contain asbestos if it was installed in a building in North America before 1987. From a photo one can’t answer your question with certainty. Popular flooring patterns were continued, without asbestos, after 1986.

Have a sample of the flooring tested, or you can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at:

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

If the floor is in poor condition or must be removed then see the asbestos floor removal and asbestos hazard reduction articles found in the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of any of these pages.

On 2021-09-29 by Liv

These tiles are 12x12, and my house was built in 1959. This is covering the original hardwoods, so I think it was to disguise some damage underneath? Does anyone recognize this brand as asbestos containing?

They honestly feel like old vinyl and the adhesive on the back is almost "dry booger" looking (not black). Blocking the room off for now.

On 2021-09-07 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Amber Benning,
That flooring might contain asbestos if was installed in a building in North America before 1987. From a photo one can’t answer your question with certainty. Popular flooring patterns were continued, without asbestos, after 1986.

Have a sample of the flooring tested, or you can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

If the floor is in poor condition or must be removed then see the asbestos floor removal and asbestos hazard reduction articles found in the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of any of these pages.

On 2021-09-07 by Amber Benning

My house is OLD. When we bought it there was carpet over a layer of sheet vinyl that was absolutely disgusting. We have not yet removed it, but now I'm worried it might be asbestos filled.... UGH.

On 2021-09-02 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Adeana,
That flooring might contain asbestos if was installed in a building in North America before 1987. You can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

There you will also find an extensive ASBESTOS FLOORING IDENTIFICATION GUIDE INDEX - all brands, all years

On 2021-09-02 by Adeana

Kitchen floor located in Madison Tennessee. House was built in 1959 and doesn’t appear to have been updated at all. Any idea what type of flooring this is?

On 2021-06-15 by mak.church (mod) - possible asbestos in Canadian floor tiles from the 1970s

@Matt,
That flooring might contain asbestos if it was installed in a building in North America before 1987. From a photo, one can’t answer your question with certainty. Popular flooring patterns were continued, without asbestos, after 1986. Have a sample of the flooring tested, or you can make a reasonable *guess* at whether or not the floor contains asbestos by answering the few easy questions found at:

DOES THIS FLOORING CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy steps that can help you make a reasonable guess at whether or not the floor you ask about contains asbestos.

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air. - US EPA

The safest and least costly approach is to leave the flooring alone, in place, and to cover it with new material.

To understand the procedures that are involved in removing asbestos flooring, see:

ASBESTOS FLOORING REMOVAL GUIDE inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos-Floor-Removal.php

ASBESTOS REMOVAL, WETTING GUIDELINES inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Wetting_Procedure.php

Other useful links are at the Recommended Articles near the end of the article above.

On 2021-06-15 by Matt

Our home was built late mid 1970's. Ontario Canada our kitchen renovation has uncovered vinyl flooring. Found some extra in the basement "Armstrong No Wax premier sundial" Can you tell from this image if it might contain asbestos? Would like to remove everything to level my floor.
H
Thanks

On 2021-06-03 by (mod) - easy to roll up and remove non-glue sheet flooring with low risk

@Mary,

Thank you for the question on removing asbestos-containing flooring.

Depending on where you live, local codes may expect you to hire a licensed asbestos abatement professional.

The risks, besides personal health, are that you make a mistake and blow asbestos-laden dust around your building, ultimately leading to a more-expensive cleanup job than if you'd hired a pro.

Note that flooring mastic adhesives may also contain asbestos, also may not be particularly friable unless chopped, sawn, ground, etc.

That said, my OPINION is that for flooring that isn't adhered and can be easily rolled up and removed, basically intact, the actual hazard is probably little or less.

To understand the procedures that are involved see

ASBESTOS FLOORING REMOVAL GUIDE https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos-Floor-Removal.php

ASBESTOS REMOVAL, WETTING GUIDELINES https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Wetting_Procedure.php

other useful links are at the Recommended Articles near the end of the article above.

Do let me know what you think or what questions remain.

On 2021-06-03 by Mary

Our home was built in 1947. The kitchen floor was originally (we believe) covered with linoleum, which was removed and replaced with sheet vinyl flooring. My best guess is that this was done in the 70's. This flooring has buckled and cracked over time, which makes covering it over with an even, level layer extremely challenging.

Can you tell from this image if it might contain asbestos? In the picture, the faux-pebbled part is vinyl, the light grey is an underlayment or adhesive, and the brown is the wood beneath. If so, can a homeowner (in a hazmat suit or whatever precautions necessary ) safely remove it?

On 2021-05-22 by (mod) - gray & white 12x12 floor tile: Does this contain asbestos?

@Nick,

With no information about your flooring or the building it's in or even the country and location there's no useful guess that can be made from those images of floor tiles alone in an effort to address the question of whether or not it contains asbestos. Indeed even in the 1970s, some 12x12 floor tiles did not contain asbestos; but knowing nothing else, one can't reliably say.

However if you take a look at the five easy questions found at the article blow you can make a reasonable guess which is the best one can do short of having a sample tested.

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS?

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/DIY-Asbestos-Floor-Test.php

Please take a look and don't hesitate to post follow-up comments or questions. Thank you for asking..

On 2021-05-22 by Nick

Another tile, also 12x12. Does this contain asbestos?

On 2021-05-22 by Nick

Another tile, also 12x12. Does this contain asbestos?

Does this contain asbestos? These are 12x12 tiles. Thanks!

On 2021-05-12 by (mod)

@Anonymous,

They could be, but no one can say with certainty whether your flooring contains asbestos simply by looking at a photo. You would need to have a sample tested or to know more about the floor tile - we explain above on this page and at the Recommended Articles in

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos -

On 2021-05-10 by Anonymous

Are these asbestos tiles?

On 2021-01-21 0 - by (mod) -

Sorry, no.

See

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 5 easy questions to tell if your FLOOR probably contains asbestos -

On 2021-01-21 by Mike

Any info on this Armstrong vinyl tile

On 2020-11-09 - by (mod) -

Quite possibly yes.

I suspect that's a 1970s floor product or possibly late 1960s.

On 2020-11-09 by Anonymous

Does this look like an asbestos containing product? It’s very thin and over the original wood floor. The house was built in the 1940’s but we have no idea when the other flooring was put in. This was under the carpet that is very worn.

On 2020-10-09 - by (mod) -

That's good news, and than you for the follow-up as it will help other readers.

On 2020-10-09 by Anonymous

THANK YOU so much for your insight. By your comment "Where would asbestos be if it's in your flooring? Asbestos in Australian flooring was used in the white backing of some sheet flooring and in the body matrix of some - many - floor tiles", I agreed.. there doesn't seem to be any white backing.

The white in the product is in the vinyl itself. And it didn't look fibrous to me at all.
But on your advice in the last line of your comment and from a concerned flooring company, I had it tested. It came back negative for asbestos.

Yey! I hope the pictures might help someone else identify their flooring as well.
Thank you again for a very informative and helpful site! Keep up the good work.

On 2020-08-23 by Ellen Rollings

Thank you! The flooring in question is that icky brown area, it’s likely some sort of vinyl sheet. It’s covered in what looks like 50 years of yuck. It’s in an awkward area and not visible or in contact with anyone or anything, I had to take the drawer out of the oven to get the photo.

Whomever the previous owner used to put the tile done over it must have just skipped this area for whatever reason, I’m guessing because the stove goes there, looks like they just cut the edge and left it. It sounds like any potential exposure from this small area, given that it’s not being disturbed and not accessible, is small?

On 2020-08-22 - by (mod) -

Ellen I can't really see your flooring but that white backing may indeed contain asbestos. The safe and most-recommended approach is to leave such flooring alone and cover it over just as you say you've done.

On 2020-08-21 by Ellen Rollings

I’m attaching a photo of the area under my oven (I pulled the drawer out and noticed that I could see a section of the original flooring). Current flooring is tile, which looks to be on top of a Sheetrock overlay. The original looks to be vinyl sheet flooring, with a suspicious gray backing. House was built in 1959.

Two questions:

1. What is the likelihood of the original flooring containing asbestos and

2. If so, much of an issue is this, given the rest of the original flooring is completely covered with the newer materials? Thanks!!!

On 2020-08-17 by Paul

@Paul, This is Paul again. Prior homeowner had installed Laminate flooring over this 9x9 sheet flooring. Ripped up a small piece in the lower left hand corner and it had grey glue below it.

Looked closer and saw fibers. Would like to identify this product if it had asbestos. House was built 1983. Will send in a sample for testing but trying to identify product too.

On 2020-08-17 - by (mod) -

In the U.S. that'd be just before companies stopped using asbestos in flooring.

On 2020-08-16 by Paul

Sheet flooring. House vuilt 1983. Not sure what type of floor this is or if it contains asbestos.

On 2020-07-31 by Ellen Rollings

House built in 1959. Unsure when this sheet flooring was installed (not sure if the basement was originally finished. This is under what appears to be more modern vinyl flooring. Any thoughts on age/asbestos possibility? The underside seems to be gray. You can see the underside of the more recent layer in my hand, I’m curious about any thoughts on that too. Thanks!

On 2020-07-24 - by (mod) -

Yes.

On 2020-07-23 by Sarah

Unsure of the install time period, this floor was under a rug. Possibly 30+ years old. Likely to contain asbestos?

On 2020-06-29 - by (mod) -

You posted, we replied

at

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Floor_Tile_Color_Guide.php

On 2020-06-29 by Dawn

12x12 basement flooring
no black that we can see
house built 1970 maybe a bit earlier
vinyl flooring
asbestos?
angelofspring@hotmail.com
Thank you

On 2020-05-30 21:54:10.636541 - by (mod) -

Nicole

That looks like modern vinyl sheet flooring.

If your floor is likely to have been made before the late 1980's then in that case it might contain asbestos.


See details at DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS?

and if you have to remove the floor or need to reduce its potential asbestos risk, check out those articles in the INDEX to RELATED ARTICLES given above.

On 2020-05-30 by Nicole F

Looking at renovating our bathroom and kitchen. House was built in 1962. This is the bathroom floor.... should I be worried about asbestos in this flooring?

On 2020-04-04 - by (mod) -

Yes, John, some of the tan mastic adhesives sold up to the mid 1980s contained asbestos. Check to see if you can remove it with water as a solvent.

On 2020-04-04 - by (mod) -

Yes, John, some of the tan mastic adhesives sold up to the mid 1980s contained asbestos. Check to see if you can remove it with water as a solvent.

On 2020-04-04 by John

Uncovering two layers of vinyl flooring and under the bottom layer of flooring is a tannish adhesive. Is there asbestos in the adhesive? I'm not too concerned about the vinyl flooring since the top layer was installed after 1988.

On 2020-02-04 - by (mod) - how do I know if my old Armstrong Meadowstone floor tile contains asbestos?

Tom

It will be more accurate to use the 5 questions at DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS?

On 2020-02-04 by tom b

Does Armstrong Meadowstone series stick tile contain asbestos

On 2019-11-30 - by (mod) -

Anon

The article I recommended is about 5 easy questions one can ask to address the question of is it likely that a particular floor contains asbestos.

At this website you find over a hundred articles identifying different Asbestos and non asbestos floor tiles and sheet flooring. Among them are two articles on white brick pattern she floor and floor tiles made by Armstrong and others that contained asbestos.

From your photo which may be taken from a distance I can't make out with Clarity the floor tile pattern but it looks to me as if it may be a virgin on a brick pattern sheet or tile

On 2019-11-30 by Anonymous

I read through that article and didn’t see a tile with a similar pattern to this. And because I’m unsure of the dating, I was wondering if you had seen tile in this similar style containing asbestos.

On 2019-11-30 - by (mod) - asbestos in faux-wood vinyl floor tile?

Yes. See details at

DOES THIS FLOOR CONTAIN ASBESTOS?

On 2019-11-30 by Erin Brown

Hello! We are replacing the floors in our kitchen and under the first layer, came across this vinyl tile. It’s a faux wood pattern, laid on top of a plywood subfloor, and a 12x12 measurement. Don’t have much info about the date, somewhere between 1930-2000. Is this likely to contain asbestos?

On 2019-10-21 by Michelle Barbato

House I bought was built in 1955 basement tiles I'm concerned about is there a chance of no asbestos.

On 2019-06-19 - by (mod) -

Jeremy I can't ID the material stuck to the bottom of the carpet though the pattern looks like it may be from the surface of a vinyl floor tile. For a 1950's home you'd either treat the floor as presumed to contain asbestos, or you'd have a sample tested.

On 2019-06-19 by Jeremy

I started pulling up carpet in a 1950s home we recently purchased. The carpet is glued over this pink vinyl. Almost like a pink camouflage pattern. I looked through the site but didn't see a similar pattern. Something what your thoughts are on it. Thanks

On 2019-06-16 - by (mod) - tell me what kind of tile this is

From your photo that looks like a marble floor but I cannot from the image tell you the name of the exact color nor pattern.

Unfortunately, Mitzzy, there are approximately three million varieties of tile patterns and colors found on floors around the world, or even more if one extends the floor age sufficiently far back in time.

How to identify the material in an unknown floor tile

To narrow down your question to a plausible answer you'd start with

- the country, city, and age of the building - that sets an approximate floor under the tile's age and thus some of its possible constituents

- the tile material: marble, vinyl, asphalt

- the building history of construction and renovation - that refines the possible floor materials

- building construction and renovation records to look for specific product names

- examination of the flooring directly, and if extra material is found stored in the building, the flooring packaging and any markings on the floor.

- Identifying the brand of flooring from records lets you go right to the manufacturer's catalog to identify the exact floor tile name used by that producer.

On 2019-06-16 by mitzzy

Hello i was wondering if you could tell me what kind of tile this is and if there was any chance you could tell me the name of that exact color

On 2018-04-26 by (mod) - treat the sheet flooring below as PACM

Robert

Your photo looks very much like an advertisement or insert from a 1960's or probably 1970's sheet flooring brochure.

If you don't know the age of the building and/or its flooring I would treat the floor as presumed to contain asbestos. If you face an unavoidable costly, dusty demolition, then have a sample tested before disturbing the floor.

The safest and least-expen sive approach is to leave such flooring in place, undisturbed, covering it over with a new floor covering.

On 2018-04-26 by Robert

There's some vinyl sheeting in the kitchen. I'm not sure when it was installed or the brand. Do you have any knowledge of this particular pattern of sheeting?

On 2018-04-21 by (mod) - treat the floor below as PACM

Anon

All I can see is a not-quit-clear photo of what looks like old vinyl floor tile that may contain asbestos.

If the flooring was made or installed before the mid 1980's you should treat it as Presumed to Contain Asbestos Material.

On 2018-04-21 by Anonymous - floor tiles submitted for identification at InspectApedia.com

On 2018-04-05 by (mod) - flooring below in fragile condition is an asbestos hazard

Though I can't make out an exact pattern match, that floor is in rather poor and fragile condition. I would treat it as presumed to contain asbestos until confirmed otherwise by a test.

On 2018-03-26 by jordan - does this floor contain asbestos?

Can anyone tell me how likely this vinyl sheeting (as well as the backing and glue) pictured here is to contain asbestos?

I've gathered from the great info on this site that it's almost guaranteed to contain it but I'd just like someone else's opinion/expertise. Unfortunately I removed this this weekend without realizing I was probably dealing with asbestos. It came out of my house which was built in 1973 and I presume this flooring was original, it's also made by Armstrong. Thanks for the help!

On 2018-03-26 by (mod) - 1970's Armstrong white Romford Brick pattern sheet flooring asbestos

JR

I agree that looks like Armstrong's Romford Brick pattern sheet flooring, white. An asbestos containing product if as old as your home.

On 2018-03-26 by jr_rider

Can anyone help tell me how likely this vinyl sheet flooring is to contain asbestos? And how likely the backing and glue would be to contain it as well? Very unfortunately I removed this this weekend without realizing I was likely dealing with asbestos.

I've gathered it's almost guaranteed the vinyl and the backing contain asbestos but would like another's opinion too. My house was built in 1973 and I believe this to be original, the flooring was made by Armstrong.

On 2018-03-21 by (mod) -

Could be a vunyl asbestos floor tile.

On 2018-03-21 by Jim - asbestos in unidentified 12-inch floor tile?

What do you think about this tile? Not sure when it was installed. 12"

On 2018-03-15 by (mod) -

Noel,

Sorry no I cannot say with certainty if your flooring contains asbestos.

IF we knew the building's country, city, state or province and the building age that would be helpful, but in general if the flooring was made before the mid 1980's it'd be prudent to treat it as possibly containing asbestos, or if you face a dusty demolition you should use the page top EXPERTS DIRECTORY link to find and use a certified asbestos test lab to test a sample.

I suspect this is a paper-backed sheet flooring product.

On 2018-03-15 by Noel

Can you tell me if this is asbestos flooring or just the grey paper/felt like backing.

On 2018-03-05 by (mod) -

Greg

That looks like 1960's era vinyl asbestos floor tile made by Armstrong, Sears, or Montgomery Ward, or, of course possibly someone else.

On 2018-03-05 13:59:58.430287 by Greg

This tile is 9x9 and probably installed around 1961-62.

Could you look at this picture and tell whether this tile is asbestos?

On 2018-02-27 23:24:53.796278 by (mod) -

MASTIC, CUTBACK ADHESIVE, FLASHING CEMENT ASBESTOS at https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Floor_Tile_Mastic_Asbestos.php

On 2018-02-27 02:14:54.034394 by Mary moreland

What glue was used in that timeframe for tiles to wood?

On 2018-02-17 02:10:55.855186 by Burke

One more update: I found another place on your site (the floor tiles ID photos 1980-1988 page) where a reader asked about the same tile, and identified it as Armetrong Vernay Series Englewood Oak.

Another page on your site (on Self-Adhesive "Peel & Stick" tiles) reports that Armstrong has declared Vernay series tiles as NOT containing asbestos. Is that still your most current info? I'm feeling more confident about moving forward with removing these tiles now that I've found this...

Thanks for your reply. That tile is currently layer 2 out of 4 layers of kitchen flooring in our 1916 house, with plywood between each layer.

We’re replacing the top-most layer (modern ceramic) for sure, but we are tempted to undo some of these accumulated layers and get closer to original floor depth...especially since we just knocked down the wall between kitchen and (original hardwood) dining room and we’re going for smoothest possible transition between floor heights.

But sawing lines through this vinyl tile in order to pry out the wood above and beneath...comes with some risks?

On 2018-02-16 by (mod) -

Burke,

That's a fairly-modern vinyl floor tile that could contain asbestos if it was installed in North America before about 1986. It's similar to patterns you'll find at this website but I'm not sure it's an exact match.

How worried?

That depends. If the flooring is covered and remains covered, not very worried at all.

On 2018-02-16 by (mod) - Armstrong has declared Vernay series tiles as NOT containing asbestos.

Burke,

That's a fairly-modern vinyl floor tile that could contain asbestos if it was installed in North America before about 1986. It's similar to patterns you'll find at this website but I'm not sure it's an exact match.

I'd describe it as a thiin vinyl (perhaps self-stick adhesive) floor tile in a tan and brown parquet pattern that may contain asbestos.

Your flooring, however, if it matches Armstrong Vernay Series Englewood Oak would be a Self-Adhesive "Peel & Stick" tile. Armstrong has declared Vernay series tiles as NOT containing asbestos.

On 2018-02-16 22:00:14.250955 by Burke

How worried should I be about asbestos with this tile? It's thin and pliable. Anyone recognize it?

 

On 2018-01-07 by (mod) - what to do about possible asbestos ceiling tiles that got wet

Mr BadLuck

You'd need to send a sample to an asbestos test lab - for which during the week you can get 24 hour turnaround. (Search InspectApedia for ASBESTOS TEST LABS)
OR
you'd need to know that the ceiling was installed after say the mid 1980's in the U.S. to be confident it's not asbestos
OR
you'd treat the tiles as presumed to contain asbestos and create as little dust as possible, controlling dust, taking appropriate precautions, etc.

In an emergency I'd do the last since we don't want to wait days with water off. You should be able to remove the wet tile pretty easily with minimum dust. That may permit removing additional tiles pretty much intact if they're nailed or stapled up. (Glued tiles are more difficult.

If the tiles are fastened to gypsum board it may be possible to cut through and remove enough ceiling to get at the pipes with little dust.

At ASBESTOS CEILING TILES I include several PDF files of procedures for safe access into a ceiling covered by asbestos-suspect ceiling tiles - give me about 10 minuts and you'll be able to grab those procedures from links on that page

On 2018-01-07 by Mr. Unlucky - water damaged ceiling tile, asbestos risk

Had a pipe burst early this morning, and it is above the laundry area.

There are white tiles with gold speckles on them that will need to be removed. Is there any quick way to identify whether they are cellulose or asbestos? I have all the water turned off right now, but need to assess the damage.

On 2018-01-06 by (mod) -

Cathy

The consequences of being exposed to asbestos-containing floor tiles themselves are most-likely nothing that could be detected,.

Exposure to chronic levels of airborne dust that contained asbestos or even a single exposure to extreme levels of airborne asbestos (such as ground-zero workers during the 9/11 world trade center catastrophe) can have serious health effects, principally involving the lungs. "Extreme" here in lay terms might be described by what shipyard workers experienced during the 1940's when working with asbestos on ships: the air was literally opaque (hard to see through) with high levels of asbestos dust.

Take these questions to your doctor.

On 2018-01-06 by Cathy

What will happen if I was possibly exposed to asbestos tiles being removed?

On 2017-10-25 by (mod) -

I'm a little uncertain on the exact situation from your description. But basically if you can leave the subfloor and glue alone and simply covered over that's the least destructive and normally the safest approach.

On 2017-10-24 23:40:21.812334 by Maria

We are remodeling our kitchen due to water pipe break. We went through abatement to remove tile countertop and moldy drywall. We are starting the rebuild process to discover that the flooring just tested positive. Well, not the flooring, the glue from the original flooring.

I understand that we could have just laid new flooring and not disturb old, but the original floor was already removed prior to our purchase and a tile floor was installed. We are removing it to upgrade tile floor. So with no original floor to cover its just old glue. Does an abatement team need to remove existing tile floor because of original glue?

On 2017-09-25 by (mod) -

Sharon, these two articles will help you assess the risk and take action to minimize it.

ASBESTOS FLOORING HAZARD LEVEL ASSESSMENT

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Floor_Hazard_Level.php

And

ASBESTOS FLOORING HAZARD REDUCTION

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos-Hazard-Reduction.php

On 2017-09-25 by Sharin

I have just removed an old carpet in my living room and found old plain brown floor tiles underneath.Some were cracked and broken.I removed broken ones and hoovered up dust from floor.Am now worried sick as my friend said may contain asbestos and have a12 year old child.Have I put our health at risk?Ehat do I do now?

Have taken up old carpet in living room to find old plain brown floor tiles underneath.some were broken and cracked.I removed loise ones and hoovered dust away.Am now worried sick as my friend said may contain asbestos and I have a 12 yr old child.Have i put our health at risk?

On 2017-09-11 by (mod) -

Yes if they were made or installed in North America before the early to mid 1980's

On 2017-09-11 by Anne

I am removing vynil floor tiles they have on removing they are dark grey with whit strokes 9 x 9 inch could they contain asbestos

On 2017-09-05 by (mod) -

Gladys,

I'm not sure what tiles you have, nor just what components were tested, nor what the brown backer is: building paper over the floor or actually part of the composition of the tile. If you're talking about part of the composition of the tile, that could contain asbestos, as might some tile adhesive mastics.
You can use the page bottom CONTACT link to send us photos for comment and posting (The author is working on allowing Comments Box to permit photos to be posted)

On 2017-09-05 by Gladys

Here are vinyl tiles found in a house built in 1968. I took a sample without the brown backing material on the cement and had it tested in a NATA accredited lab, and there was no asbestos inside the tile. What about the brown backing material? Is it asbestos? Many thanks. How can I upload the photo?

On 2017-08-12 by (mod) - It is not true that asbestos was found only in 9x9 flooring.

Mitch

It is not true that asbestos was found only in 9x9 flooring. It was used as well in both smaller and larger floor tiles as well as in some sheet flooring as well as in some tile mastic adhesives.

Requiring testing for asbestos before installing flooring can be a perfect example of the "Other People's Money" problem: a contractor spends your money to reduce their risk - with little regard for the actual risk, because the testing isn't costing them a dime. You are welcome to print this reply as well as this article OTHER PEOPLE's MONEY https://inspectapedia.com/home_inspection/Other_Peoples_Money.php and to share it with whomever you think will be useful.

If your "new flooring" could have simply been installed atop the existing flooring, leaving the existing floor intact and in -place, that is

1. the lowest-risk or safest approach and the one recommended by experts including the US EPA (or at least the EPA before the current U.S. government administration and Scott Pruitt became its head and embarked on a course of dismantling the agency and removing its consumer protections, data, research and public information under the aegis of freeing up industry to be more profitable).

2. the least expensive approach

Only if

3 your existing floor is in poor condition, loose, broken, falling apart such that removal is functionally necessary before new flooring can be installed

or

4. your existing floor has to be removed by demolition or face other steps that are likely to create a dusty mess

would it be important to test the floor for asbestos content.

In sum, if the test result would not change how the new floor installation needs to proceed, it would not be appropriate.

On 2017-08-12 by Mitch

We had a new flooring estimate and the guy said we need to have testing for asbestos done or they wouldn't do the installation. When the installers got here they told us we paid for nothing because our tiles are 12 by 12 and asbestos usually is in 9 by 9 tiles. Did we pay for nothing?

On 2017-08-12 by (mod) - installers said we paid for worthless asbestos test

Mitch

It is not true that asbestos was found only in 9x9 flooring. It was used as well in both smaller and larger floor tiles as well as in some sheet flooring as well as in some tile mastic adhesives.

Requiring testing for asbestos before installing flooring can be a perfect example of the "Other People's Money" problem: a contractor spends your money to reduce their risk - with little regard for the actual risk, because the testing isn't costing them a dime. You are welcome to print this reply as well as this article OTHER PEOPLE's MONEY https://inspectapedia.com/home_inspection/Other_Peoples_Money.php and to share it with whomever you think will be useful.

If your "new flooring" could have simply been installed atop the existing flooring, leaving the existing floor intact and in -place, that is

1. the lowest-risk or safest approach and the one recommended by experts including the US EPA (or at least the EPA before the current U.S. government administration and Scott Pruitt became its head and embarked on a course of dismantling the agency and removing its consumer protections, data, research and public information under the aegis of freeing up industry to be more profitable).

2. the least expensive approach

Only if

3 your existing floor is in poor condition, loose, broken, falling apart such that removal is functionally necessary before new flooring can be installed

or

4. your existing floor has to be removed by demolition or face other steps that are likely to create a dusty mess

would it be important to test the floor for asbestos content.

In sum, if the test result would not change how the new floor installation needs to proceed, it would not be appropriate.

On 2017-08-12 by Mitch

We had a new flooring estimate and the guy said we need to have testing for asbestos done or they wouldn't do the installation. When the installers got here they told us we paid for nothing because our tiles are 12 by 12 and asbestos usually is in 9 by 9 tiles. Did we pay for nothing?

On 2017-07-19 by Susan

Thank you. I have ordered a test kit and will give it a try.

On 2017-07-18 by (mod) - worried that flooring that was removed contained asbestos

I would find one or two representative samples of settled dust to have tested for asbestos. That will suggest whether or not further cleaning is needed or not.

You can Use the on-page search box at the top or bottom of this page to find

DUST SAMPLE PROCEDURE or DUST TEST KIT and ASBESTOS TEST LABS

On 2017-07-18 by Susan

We recently purchased a home built in 1976. We had new hardwood floors installed. During the installation they found multiple layers of old flooring that had been installed over the subfloor.

The installers removed the old flooring with saws and power tools. The top layer was a newer floating laminate floor, under that was what appears to be vinyl tiles from perhaps the 1980s? Will send photos. Under that was backer board tha the tile was adhered to. It did not occur to me at the time that any of this could have contained asbestos, but now that the work was done I am worried.

What would be the best way to confirm whether or not the old floor contained asbestos and whether we now have an issue with asbestos in the home?

On 2017-06-30 by Rebecca Did Marley Econoflex tiles, Consort Vinyl Tiles and HD Acoustic tiles contain asbestos?

Did Marley Econoflex tiles, Consort Vinyl Tiles and HD Acoustic tiles contain asbestos? If so is there anywhere that I could obtain evidence regarding this ?

On 2017-06-22 by (mod) -A home built in the US in 1988 would be unlikely to use an asbestos based floor cover

A home built in the US in 1988 would be unlikely to use an asbestos based floor covering

On 2017-06-21 by Nick

I am installing a new floor for a friend and came across a double layer of vinyl sheet flooring. The first layer contains no backing, but the second has a paper/cardboard backing. I instantly think the worse. Should I? The home was built in 1988, in Northern VA. I am unsure of what I should do. Thank you in advance

On 2017-05-08 by (mod) -

I don't know, Larry. I don't recognize the number. If the tile dates from the period when asbestos-containing flooring was being made it'd make sense to treat the floor as presumed to contain asbestos.

On 2017-05-07 by Larry

There is Armstrong floor tile in an old house with the number 2102092498. Is this tile contain asbestos?

On 2017-03-29 by (mod) - how do they find out if the tile is asbestos

You can search InspectApedia.com for ASBESTOS TEST lab to find a certified lab near you

Typically a small sample, just a square inch or so, of flooring, tile, mastic, backer or whatever, is bagged and sent to the lab. Typically about $50. in the U.S.

[delete] (within the last minute) Anonymous said:
I have a friend working in a grocery store doing a reset project she says there are several layers of tile they are removing how do they find out if the tile is asbestos

If you search InspectApedia for ASBESTOS FLOOR REMOVAL GUIDE you'll see some general advice your friend might enjoy.

On 2017-03-29 by Anonymous

I have a friend working in a grocery store doing a reset project she says there are several layers of tile they are removing how do they find out if the tile is asbestos

On 2017-02-15 by (mod) -

Certainly possible

On 2017-02-15 by Ann

I have a sheet vinyl flooring from 1970s. Asbesos?

On 2017-02-04 by Lara

I have taken up a carpet to find lino / vinyl (?) underneath with the brand name Lancastreum. It is probably from 1951 or a little later. I started ripping the flooring up before I realised there may be asbestos in it!, but I have now stopped work in that room and shut the door.
Can anyone please advise me if asbestos is likely, as an internet search has not showed anything, and if so what precautions should I take next?

On 2017-02-01 by (mod) - I had PERFECT breathing before renting this place

Barbara,

With an emphasis that nobody can inspect nor advise accurately about the health of your building from just an e-text, it's not likely that a few broken tile edges would cause, on their own, respiratory distress. More likely, if it's building related, I'd be looking for leaks, insects, rodents, dust levels, mite fecals, use of chemicals, cleaners, &c.

I would be reluctant to demand a specific fix before we know what the problem actually is - don't fire your ammunition towards alternative facts before you see the whites of their foggy eyes.

On 2017-02-01 by Barbara

Thank you! I clearly know now that the upstairs bedrooms have asbestos tiles.

However, there are several places where there are half tiles and pieces broken and quarter round missing around the edges.

I started researching this because I had PERFECT breathing before renting this place but now feel like a tumble weed is in my throat. I trust that because of those imperfections in the tiles, that warrants me contacting the Landlord to have a proper abatement and not just covered over with new flooring. Is that correct?

On 2017-01-24 by jim Croak Armstrong Stonetex 52132 lot # N313A asbestos

Have commercial Armstrong Stonetex 52132 lot # N313A Looking to find out if it has asbestos in it

On 2017-01-15 by (mod) -

You can search InspectApedia for any of the articles whose names I give in CAPS and you'll find a live link to them.

On 2017-01-15 y (mod) - I can't find this floor on your web site.

Sorry Sandy, Comments Box code, for security reasons, doesn't let readers post images - I've asked them for that support. Meanwhile you can always send us a photo directly using email found the page top or bottom CONTACT link.

There are so many manufactures and floor tile patterns, types, sizes, and colors over many decades that just looking through catalogs organized by even color or pattern can daunting task.

One can narrow the question by a reasonable guess about the age of the flooring. At the very least, narrow this by the age of the building. We can narrow the guess further if we know when a building was renovated, or by observing the type of tile adhesive or mastic used.

With that data we can choose among our floor tile or sheet flooring photo ID guides that are organized by year beginning at the link I gave above.

In any event I agree that there are so many manufactures and floor tile patterns, types, sizes, and colors over many decades that just looking through catalogs organized by even color or pattern can daunting task. So you could skip straight to this advice:

ADVICE: For buildings with floor tiles or sheet flooring that can be assumed to have been installed in North America before 1986 it would be prudent to treat the flooring as "PACM" or "Presumed Asbestos Containing Material".

The presence of known or assumed asbestsos-containing flooring does not mean we should panic nor that we must undertake an expensive and dangerous asbestos removal project.

Asbestos is safe and legal to remain in homes or public buildings as long as the asbestos materials are in good condition and the asbestos can not be released into the air.

Generally the safest approach is to leave such flooring alone and to cover it over with a coating or with another layer of flooring.

On any of our asbestos-related InspectApedia pages,

at CONTINUE READING you will find a complete ARTICLE INDEX to ASBESTOS HAZARDS
See also therein
ASBESTOS FLOORING HAZARD REDUCTION
and
ASBESTOS FLOORING REMOVAL GUIDE

IF you are faced with a requirement for demolition and if you are uncertain about the flooring's asbestos content and cannot identify it through our guides, then you have a sample tested.
See ASBESTOS TESTING LAB LIST

We would much appreciate hearing any comments, critique, suggestions, or further questions that you may have after you've taken a look at the articles I've cited.

InspectAPedia is an independent publisher of building, environmental, and forensic inspection, diagnosis, and repair information provided free to the public - we have no business nor financial connection with any manufacturer or service provider discussed at our website.

On 2017-01-14 by Sandy

I can't find this floor on your web site. Please direct me if you are familiar. Thanks

@Sandy,
Sorry I couldn't figure out how to include a pic

On 2016-12-19 by Anonymous

Dwayne,

Sure, glad to help. Just Use the on-page search box at the top or bottom of this page to search InspectApedia.com for ASBESTOS TEST LABS - you'll find a list of certified asbestos test laboratories for your country (I'm guessing the U.S.) In the U.S. typically it's about $50. to have a sample tested.

As your floor tiles are in poor condition you ought to be able to send a small piece to the lab without damaging anything. You'll have a written report of what the lab found.

Use our page top or bottom CONTACT link to send me a photo of the floor and a closer look at the tile pattern as well as the lab report when you have it and I may be able to comment further.

On 2016-12-19 by Dwayne

I live in apt built in 1940s concerned about tiles coming up almost positive there made of 90% aspetoes wanna make sure before confronting landlord

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