We live in a rental home with carpet over these tiles--in the kitchen, hallway, and bathroom. The carpet is in bad condition and needs to be ripped out, but our landlord got a quote and it was high, like you said. Now we just gotta live with it. My main concern is in the bathroom, where the tile is popping up in front of the tub. It worries me because we've got 4 kids, you know? We have been really lenient renters and unfortunately that has set the tone for what gets addressed for repairs in the house.
Renovating old kitchen, removing lower cabinets revealed massive amount of water damage. Dad started sawing the subfloor to see how many joists were affected. Then we saw there are asbestos tiles under on of the layers of flooring. He power sawed the heck out of it before we even knew. Dust everywhere. Hvac on. Like what now 😬😬😬
Can I safely scrape old carpet glue off 9" (suspect) vinyl tiles? I've removed the old carpet to find the tiles...mostly intact but the entire edge of the room has carpet pad glued to the vinyl.
Help pleas - If you have an area of 5x7 say, where the tiles are already up and you want to put in another type of vinyl tile in that space whilst leaving the rest of the tile in the room intact what would you use to prep/seal the sub floor before using another adhesive for the new tile? Many many thanks! Jay
I removed carpet 3 days ago in our new home and uncovered an entire room of asbestos tiles! (House built 1960) I removed one tile to show someone underneath which revealed black mastic adhesive on top of plywood! Seems original to the house indicative of VAT tile! I learned that by watching, reading here online on what everyone is saying! Yesterday I sprayed the entire floor with water made like a little bath on the floor (never swept also taped shut two hvac ducts in the room) I pulled all the staples on my hands and knees yesterday and took like 4 rags and two full buckets of water to wipe the debris, staples and dust off the top layer! My wife is pregnant at home and this is an upstairs room! This will be the babys room eventually soo my goal is to gut the entire room sheetrock painting etc; and encapsulate the tile floor properly! I cleaned the surfaces yesterday to have ready a clean, flat, and ready surface! My idea would be to use special paint to seal the tile (I read somewhere here online epoxy of some sort) any suggestions would be appreciated and then eventually black paper and laminate flooring on top for a perfect encapsulation ! Any suggestions on materials or alternatives would be highly appreciated before I start going at this alone! My store would be home depot ideally! Thank you
gmoneyyp90 I’ve been looking for some kind of answer on your same scenario. I pulled up carpet in basement and 9x9 is all intact well except whoever laid carpet years ago already removed tiles around perimeter of room to lay tack strips except in one 8ft area they nailed into the tiles and they are all cracked and broken. Plus they staples pad into tile and there’s a lot of staples. I’m wondering if I should do this myself and if I pull those staples out will new particles be released before I even get new vinyl plank flooring down to cover it? And should I wet area down where cracked tiles are now exploded since I pulled up carpet? The pad is only left intact as of now
if's plywood i'd put another plywood on top to trap the mastic or tear the plywood off. on my concrete floor I'll be using blue bear 500mr to remove the mastic. i saw it via this video: th-cam.com/video/A6d3yjqHpNk/w-d-xo.html.
I just encapsulated an asbestos tile floor that was in good repair with epoxy garage floor coating. Ran several coats up to about 3mm and then used a moisture barrier and covered in LVP. Hopefully solved the issue.
I’m buying a home, and it appears to have Asbestos tiles in the basement only (red/black) tiles and in another section (green) tiles.. some are chipped .. should I be worried that it’s airborne? I have 2 small children, and I definitely don’t want them exposed to that... & how much would a contractor charge for about 800 square feet removal??
Does it have to be painted or sealed? We have asbestos tiles and are laying down flooring over them but I don't know if it's been sealed. They had carpet over them initially.
recently my bungalow flood with water due to loft pipe burst, after removing the laminate floor noticed there is asbestos flooring below with bitumen. Almost three weeks running dehumidifer, still mositure on it but it's good in shape.. can i install the flooring tiles, on top current absestos tiles ? is there health risk installing on soaked absestos tiles? kindly advise
Hi, Few tiles of ours in 1966 . we have a very 1970's or early 1980's basement (cant tell) Few 12x12 tiles popped because kids with their athletic equipment bags were tossing their bags from the 1st to the basement down the stairs and cost several to pop up. Not sure I understand how to remove the mastic and the tile.
One way to go about it is to apply heat to the tiled with a heat gun to soften them up and allow them to more easily come up from the floor. This makes the tiles more pliable and they will not chip or crack when done properly and the glue will soften and allow the bond to be more easily broken from the tile and the adhesive. Once the tiles are up you can put other materials down over the surface. Again caution should be used if you suspect that the tiles or mastic (adhesive) may have asbestos
Four years ago, I bought a rehab. house that was built in 1955 and did repairs myself. The carpeting was heavily soiled with dog urine and we were concerned that the urine might have seeped into the joints between the tiles. I didn’t think of asbestos at the time and just took a putty knife to remove the tiles. Many popped right off intact, some broke in two and some were stubborn and broke into many pieces. We swept up the debris and put it out in the trash, then washed the concrete slab and painted over it (to seal in any smell). Now I think we probably removed tiles with asbestos, and there was dust involved. I have heard it can take decades following exposure to develop asbestos-related illness. I am almost 65 now and hope to die of another cause before such illness could appear. Fortunately, this work was done before the heating and cooling systems functioned, so I am thankful for that. Any recommendations at this late date?
I know when I was in my 20s I did a few jobs im sure were just like yours. exactly like your story and you know what? I FEEL BETTER THAN EVER at 59 yrs old now! Sure I wheeze and cough and have an inhaler but now a days who Doesn't? Ive given up on thinking im gonna die from asbestos and substituted it with smoking a pack a day! You heard me right! and ya know what? I STILL FEEL GREAT! So friend, Don't worry about nothin!.. Not till your coughing up blood like Clint Eastwood did in the movie "Grand Torino" (Great Movie btw) We can only hope that we will go out in a blaze of glory like he did! ............(Don't listen to me...Listen to Ninja Master he's right)'
My grandfather had four brothers who all worked in an asbestos mine. None of them died from cancer. I’m not saying it isn’t dangerous, but I suspect the level of danger is either over exaggerated or there’s more to the story.
I came across this video and it's so helpful. I'm in the process of buying a home built in the 60's and notice the basement tile have the similar ones your showing. What questions should I ask about that and if we go through the process how to cover it up? I can't afford to remove them at this time with a professional. Should I talk to my agent? And a home inspection is currently in the process. Thanks so much!
Wish I saw this a year ago. If asbestos scares you I wouldn’t buy it. It gets really expensive covering it up and removing it. It’s just so sad that so many houses have it.
I would not advise it. You will end up getting fractures in the self leveling concrete. If it is on a plywood sub-floor then it will flex and crack the concrete and it will become loose. Even on a concrete there can be moisture and expansion issues with the tiles shrinking or expanding with warm and cold. What are you intending to put over it for your finished floor?
I baught my home 2007, and the Home Inspector didn't test the flooring. Today I decided to get an estimate for hardwood floors, and was told that all my floors are black slated tiles, so it's obvious that I have asbestos on my floors. Please help me? what can I do. I am also a senior citizen.
My mom house was built in 1970 through 1971. However years ago carpet was installed. My question is I wanted remove the vile, bacteria filled carpet with laminated wood floor. The said the floors needed to be tested for asbestos before they could the laminated flooring.
A remediation guy removed my basement tiles and half the mastic. He didn't shut-off the furnace or hose down the floor, so white dust covered every surface on the 1st floor. That dust contains 2% asbestos. Do I have to have the whole house professionally cleaned (diff contractor) along with the furnace and ducts?
Interesting you just snapped a floor tile, once at a super market I was installing a fridge cabinet and we needed to pack the fridge up and found some old 9x9 dark green floor tiles unstuck out the back by a sink and I snapped them and used them and just after I was done I realized they would have been asbestos, it stressed me out for a bit but I guess it isnt a big deal. I gets bad when these supermarkets are being renovated and they are cutting the floor tiles with a petrol saw to make concrete cuts for drains, I have been exposed this way.
Kurtis, Yes it is when large amount of it get airborne and it is inhaled. I wouldn't recommend exposing oneself to any amount but there is a big difference in the level of exposures you described. Hope you had no long term impact from the exposure.
@@inspectordaggett Thanks, yea I hope no long term issues. I'm a lot more cautious now and have educated my self on where it is, now on old supermarket renovations I check the asbestos registers.
I removed a bunch of this tile on my new (old) house and did not think about the possibility of asbestos. Luckily I didn't follow the original plan and start grinding down the cutback. I guess I'll wait and see if I now have health issues.
You will be fine I’m a stripper and it’s very unlikely fibres will be release from tiles plus floor tile fibres if released are very low hazard unless your doing it all day everyday with no ppe
@@probz7535 good to know. I just painted it with a specialty primer and poured self leveler over it to seal the nasty. Now I have a nice flat concrete surface.
Aside from breaking the tile without a mask on you must also remember that the mastic (glue) holding the tiles in place also may contain asbestos these two products are considered to be non-friable which means the fibers are not released in to the air as easily as vermiculite Insulation
The mastic is removed by using a chemical, and also the mastic is honestly more dangerous then the tile when u scrubbing in the chemical on the black mastic (under the tile
If you just listen to him talking it's great, but there's that breaking the tile in front of his face and a beard that speaks volumes about not having had a respirator seal for weeks. Not sure how I feel about it.
@@hardwarefulIt's the same rule as smoking one pack of cigarettes in your entire life and smoking a pack a day your entire life. Those most likely to die from it are those that worked in it everyday. Be cautious but it's not like it's death on contact like electricity.
@@davidkellymitchell4747 In pesticide certification, it was: time x exposure = toxicity. No freak-outs, please; especially, when non-friable (fibers in clumpy compounds or the floor glue is all gummy with asphalt-- not much releasing going on there).
@@bfullsyou That's right. A one house job is unlikely to cause any problems unless they already have a lung problem because all floor removals no matter what it is stirs up dust anyhow. I've removed and installed many including old asbestos. Wear a cannister filtered mask and keep the flooring wet and you're good.
Good question. That really depends on how well the house was sealed off from the area that the material in question. You should ask a professional remediation company about that to determine.
I have old parquet flooring and was told the black glue underneath has asbestos. Is there a safe way to remove the glue? Or can we apply ceramic tiles right over it? Thank you
Thanks so much for your information !!! I have a water damage to take care in 2 days, the floor is asbestos concrete and tile with asbestos on top of it, Can I use the regular drying equipment such a fans and Dehumidifiers ? Does the fans spread the asbestos in the air ? Please advise me on that. Thanks.
Are the tiles intact or do they look like the ones in the video where they are deteriorating. If they are still intact with no damage then you should be fine. You may chose to close off ventilation returns with plastic to be safe.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 Thanks for your response. This is tile with asbestos, it looks like concrete tiles on concrete floor, the tiles looks like same size but not glue down, the home owner told me they are concrete tiles. Some of then has cracks but still in place, no tile looks loose just cracked. What should I do with the cracks, seal them any kind of way and what should I seal them with? Thanks for your help.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 Thanks. I just need to remove carpet, pad and laminate flooring, I gonna have to leave the tackles in place. I highly appreciate your answer. Take care please.
You can do that. However you may run in to a coupe things. You may get some uneven feel to the carpet as the areas where there are no tiles will begin to settle. In this situation you can usually place peel and stick tiles in the ope spaces. There is also a higher likelihood that more tiles will work loose over time which will be felt under the carpet.
I live in a house with asbestos. It is covered up by tile but there are some holes in the grout. my grandparents have lived in it for 40 ish years and have zero health problems and I've lived in it since I was 1(19 now) I plan on taking it out when the house is fully mine.
Sounds like a fun project! Just be careful. Always mask up, wear gloves and a disposable suit. And remember they used asbestos in damn near everything back then. Even grout can have it. Any flooring glued down can have it. Drywall can have it. HVAC tape, shingles, the heat shield above the furnace, insulation.....it's actually a long list. So anything at all where you are possibly making dust or getting fibers airborne, just think twice and do lots of research. Some of the jobs you can safely DIY, but some of them you absolutely cannot. And depending on where you live, it may be illegal to do it yourself even if you follow safety procedures. Good luck to you!
yeah, its totally fine as long it isn't breaking up. be safe when you take on the project, use an air filter, seal the area off from the rest of the house and wear the proper n100 mask and suit. clean up everything well with a good hepa vacuum and wash every down when you are done. good luck!
I have some suspected asbestos tiles in my basement that are broken up already. i'm curious to know if they still release the fibers into the air just sitting there without being disturbed ?
If they are not being disturbed then they should not create airborne fibers. However, if the are degrading and cracked as you say there is a high likely hood that you can get airborne fibers, though it may not be excessive, it would not be a good situation. I recommend having the loose tiles properly removed and then cover over any remaining tiles.
My vinyl tiles (hot) are in excellent condition with new carpet that the seller installed on but the inspector said it's safe now but what if the nail strip needs to be removed or replaced in the future for new carpet or new laminate floor? Do you think it's really necessary to remove?
Correct, however the manufacture is limited to less than 1% content which is not as good as 0%. In many cases better materials have been manufactured that have replaced the asbestos in a lost of building materials and unless you are a roof installer the 1% content on roofing shingles is not a threat to occupants. www.maacenter.org/asbestos/products/
We have asbestos tile in all our bedrooms and plan on covering it with cork floating tiles. 90% of the tiles are in great shape, but the perimeter of each room has cracks or missing pieces. How best should we deal with the edges to fill in the missing pieces and level it for the new flooring? Epoxy? Leveling cement?
Filling the empty spaces could be done with epoxy or cutting and placing pieces of other non asbestos tile. Covering with the floating floor should work. I would recommend making sure the floating or laminate flooring that you use is specifically designed for wet area use.
What do you do if there is mold (not black mold) on the asbestos tile. Can you Bleach it before encapsulating it? Also can you seal the tile with something? Tile is in my kitchen and mold is on tiles near sink and dishwasher area. Thanks for your help.
There is a product call RMR86 which is a peroxide-based solution. I would recommend cleaning with that Problem is if you have mold on the surface there is a chance you may have mold under the tiles as well. So if you simply clean the top surface then you may be leaving the mold and it may come back on the surface and become a greater issue. You may be best service by having the asbestos tiles removed especially if they have been flooded. I would recommend talking with a qualified contractor to determine what the best approach is. If removal is needed I would strongly recommend paying a professional to do the removal. Hope this helps.
@@inspectordaggett Thank you. I didn't think about underneath the tile. So I am going to call some companies to remove the tiles. Fingers crossed they will do it since it's a small job. Thanks for taking the time to reply!!
My tile contains only 2 percent chrysotile and the glue 4percent would you consider it bad and also have a profesional or would it be something I can do
Yes the heat gun works best. The heat is what softens up the tiles and the glue and they usually will come up pretty easily. Be sure to not over heat the surfaces and keep an extinguisher handy when ever you work with a heat gun on surfaces that can be flammable.
If I break an asbestos floor tile into two pieces, break will have asbestos fibers released.will it continue to have asbestos fibers coming out form the fissure？
I know this is an older video but my ground level took in about an inch of water. It was laminate flooring but as I peek under its red and beige tile similar to the ones in the video. Can I safely emove the laminate and assess? If I see the floor is in poor condition I will call the pros but if it's alright can I just put in LVP on top? Would you recommend a water barrier on top of the older tiles and then install the waterproof lvp? I have a baby at home and already have asthma myself so I don't want to risk exposure for any of us but if it's in good condition if I'm understanding the video correctly I can encapsulate with another flooring type, correct? Thank you.
I am just a DIYer and retired Realtor. You are going to want a licensed & insured contractor/inspector to look at your situation. If you have asbestos tiles they seem to be the least dangerous of the asbestos products. If the tiles are loose or already broken you can pick them up, put them in a garbage bag, and throw them away. Be careful not to crack or break the tiles, that is when the fibers can get airborne. You may not be able to put asbestos tiles with your regular trash. Encapsulation is much easier/cheaper than removal. Another reason to get the opinion of a contractor is because what is a good flooring for your basement will vary based on a number of factors. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. I don’t want to tell you, “go ahead and cover it with linoleum, “ and in less than a year it looks terrible because of some unknown reason.
We plan to lay vinyl tiles right over what’s clearly 9x9 asbestos tiles. All tiles are intact well except a few missing tiles here and there. They previously laid carpet tack stripes along perimeter of room and nailed right into some of the tiles. Most of them they removed though around perimeter except one wall where the cracked tiles are. They also stapled the carpet pad right into tiles everywhere, and we have to remove those. Can we safely just sweep up loose tiles and debris and pull out staples while masked and properly cover up? I’m not really nervous about the few loose broken tiles because I figure they have already been broken under the carpet for years now. But I’m worried pulling staples out will release more particles, causing more damage.
Although any exposure isn't recommended, most of my tiles came up without breaking. knowing now that they were asbestos tiles , i would wear mask, cover up, maybe wet the floor to reduce dust and heat the tile if it's difficult to remove on my concrete floor I'll be using blue bear 500mr to remove the mastic. i saw it via this video: th-cam.com/video/A6d3yjqHpNk/w-d-xo.html.
Do you know if floors that are one sheet contain asbestos. Also floor is very thin about 1/8" and seems like it's paper type material with a vinyl top.
Hi, it is possible that you have sheet vinyl, which could have asbestos. It's not as commonly used with it as vinyl tiles were, but if the floor was installed sometime between the 1960's and 1980's, then it is a definite possibility. I would recommend getting an asbestos testing kit and verifying it before you try to do any work with this floor.
@@floorsuncoveredbyfloortoce2831 thank you for the response. I did get it tested and it turned out no asbestos was detected in any of the layers. Including the glue.
The tiles we found under carpet in my basement are in about the same condition as these. You messing with them makes me feel better. They scare me and it’s going to take months for us to save up enough money to get them abated.
I removed and scraped about 130 sqft of asbestos tile without knowing about the danger. no PPE. I always thought asbestos was just used for old insulation. I hope I don't die in 20 years because I'm only 24. Bought a respirator and been keeping the HVAC off now. Planning on putting it in multiple heavy duty garbage bags and putting concrete self leveler over the mastic.
@@jasongarcia1758 did you have the mastic tested? it’s your home or worksite that you did this? did you add the concrete ? i know most homes in ca, are older and remodel. i’m sure people remodel without know about asbestos.
Hello, I would like to paint over the 9x9 tiles in my attic living space. But when I ask for epoxy paint for cat, the paint guy at the big box store says I need asbestos specialist recommendation. Can't I just use garage floor paint after degreasing floor with tsp? Thanks in advance 😊
I was thinking the exact same thing and looking to see if someone commented. I wonder how many fibers became airborne when he snapped it. Half face respirator at the very least with the proper filter's or...... 🎭
My house was built in 59 and we are removing a wood floor from 2004 that got wet. We noticed some tar paper and black substance under that which appears to have 9x9 square pattern but no tile. Should I be concerned?
Eric Rhodes depending on how you remove it. If you just go to town and start ripping it up it is definitely hazardous, as dust will most likely be created. Best way is to either hire someone, or remove it using a wet method. Or even better if you can get your hands on a mastic emulsifier, so you can make the mastic into a slurry of sorts and remove it that way
As Aaron stated how you remove it is very important. If you are concerned that it has asbestos content (judging by the age it is likely) then you should either have it tested or just treat it as though it does have asbestos.
My tile fits exactly what have described. I removed about 80 square feet by breaking them with multi tool . How likely am I affected by asbestos ? Thanks
It really depend on if the tile had asbestos content and how much dust was created and if you were wearing a mask or other safety equipment you had. To my knowledge there is no chart for amounts of exposure. I do know that mesothelioma is much more likely with long term exposure but I am by no way an expert on the medical implications. Might be worth having the material tested to know if it had asbestos content.
Inspector Daggett Thank you. I think what bothered the most is the tar or the mastic glue underneath it . I will have to find a way to remove it as well .
@@ahmadghanem2414 It is possible that it has asbestos also. The best way is to apply heat to it which is simple if on concrete. If it is on plywood sub-floor then you I would not use open flame. What material is going to be used to finish the floor?
I have asbestos tile I found an original box of spare tiles with the label from when the house was built in 1970. I would like to paint over the floor with a oil primer, then oil base paint to seal. I have another vinyl tile I'll be laying to finish the room. Is the primer and oil base paint enough to keep it encapsulated ? I will say this, that old tile has held up like STEEL!
As long as the tiles are not cracking or breaking and are in good condition then you would be in good shape. Cracking and disintegrated tiles will still release the fibers as they are on the breaking edge and not coated with paint.
@@inspectordaggett, I moved several furniture items and found chipped and broken tiles. Other suggestion by "handyman", luan overlay using liquid nails caulk to adhere to tiles. My tiles are textured, I assume air pockets would allow movement or cracking of the luan over time. Another suggestion that I may follow, fill gaps and chips with dual layers of enamel paint before completely sealing with oil base paint. I will follow up as I progress! Thanks for the response!
@@CallMeMoonshine1 So how do this all work out? I'm about to use oil paint to encapsulate my tile.You are the only one to mention doing this in all my research.By accident I tipped over some rustloleum oil paint on my tile and it was difficult to get off.Then I thought maybe this is the way to go.I would be amazed if you responded and thank you in advance.
@@rubberducky6411 I used oil based "deck paint" in a light grey color. I allowed it to dry for several days, did a 2nd coat, waited again for complete dry. My tiles were textured, the 1st coat filled in the textured areas. The 2nd coat gave me a smooth surface. After waiting a week I was able to add new vinyl tiles over the painted floor.
We have what are probably asbestos tiles in our basement, they are completely intact and non-friable and extremely ugly. Can they be painted? If so, what products would you use?
The best way to paint them is to get them very clean and make sure there is no grease or dust on them. You can then start with an Oil based primer to further seal and bond to the tiles then follow that with an oil based paint. Make sure the area is well ventilated and I recommend using a roller with a nap suitable for smooth to semi-smooth surfaces.
@@inspectordaggett Banned in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. I live in PA but am close to Delaware where I can buy it and the best part is No Tax in DE
I’ve already removed tiles awhile back without realizing that they could contain asbestos. They came up pretty cleaner without cracking. My issue now is the black mastic underneath. Do I have to remove it, or can I paint over it? I don’t really care about the way it looks I’m just looking to seal it. Is that possible?
Encapsulation of the material is recommend which could include painting over it if properly done. I would refer to EPA guidelines on how to do this and what materials to use.
I have this flooring in my home. It has been covered by carpet. I want to expose it, seal and wax it. What would you recommend to remove carpet glue, then seal potential cracks from carpet nail strips and then seal and wax for safety and aesthetic purposes?
If there is a chance of crack or fraying that will release asbestos fibers into the air I would recommend not disturbing them. If they are 100% bonded to the floor and there is nothing loose then you might be able to safely do that. I will say that many buyers are turned off by any asbestos content and will request it be remediated no matter the condition. Leaving it encapsulated will likely lead to a smoother negotiating process in the event you sell the home.
ThunderCheese that was the case for me. We had it in both. We had a foundation company out to install a drainage system and they were going to jack hammer right into it. I had to get someone out to remove the asbestos
ThunderCheese yes on basement and I think like 400 maybe. I only had them removed from the area that the concrete company needed to get into. That price also includes the initial test and resulta
When new they were not as brittle but as they get older they are usually pretty brittle and will fracture easily. Most asbestos tiles by this point are going to be prone to cracking.
Yes, some of the adhesive used also has asbestos content. Usually (but not always) when you take a sample for testing there will be some mastic (glue) on the back side of the tile. You can request it be tested as well. Typically there is no need to pull up the mastic that is stuck to a concrete or wood floor as you can usually cover it over with another material with no issue.
You can also use Bean-e-doo it works great, it's a soybean based oil no order easy to use. Pour it on floor and 30 mins later you squeegee it and pick it up using any liquid absorbent (Kitty Litter), cheaper at auto supply stores.
@Michael Watson scraped them off the floor, the first two rooms the tiles were cracking and came up individually. The next two rooms had adhesive tiles on top. The tiles came off in big sheets with very little cracking. No face mask, didn't know there was anything to worry about.
@Michael Watson thanks for the positive outlook. I am just going to finish the rest of the house by just covering the tiles instead of removing them. Fingers crossed for medical advancements.
@@reef37 yes it's dangerous. But the cases we do hear about are mostly men who worked daily with the stuff or their wives who's handled their dirty clothes. It's like a bunch of tiny needles that get stuck in the lungs, rattle around for years causing scar tissue and at some point can cause a cancer. Takes decades.
M Henhawke yeah he should be at least in a half face mask. It’s not bad unless it breaks as it’s non friable. When he broke the tile in half he should of had RPE on. I work for an asbestos removal company 🤙🏼
@@Rust-Dopplegang Yup, doing research on removing asbestos tile and one thing I’ve read or seen on videos is to try not to break them and keep them wet so that if they do break, the particles won’t fly around. He just broke that in front of his bearded face with no protection whatsoever!😳🙄
This might sound crazy but if i do indeed need to have my asbestos vinyl flooring removed because they aren't in the best condition could i just encapsulate it with concrete?
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 well shoot... thanks for the reply, i guess i'll start calling around and seeing what it's going to run me. pray for my bank account.
@@Mrs.Crawford2014 Yes it is possible that it has asbestos. Usually the concern with Sheet Vinyl is asbestos in the backing material. If you are concerned about the material the best thing to do before removal is cut a small corner off the material and have it tested to determine if it has any asbestos in it. If there is an adhesive that appear to have fibrous content you may want to have that tested also. Best case scenario is to get a piece of the vinyl with the glue attached to it.
Inspector Daggett thanks for replying, that’s great information. The building is an old church fellowship hall. Some of us was thinking it’d be better to try to remove it ourselves, I just wanted to cover it... instead we just live with it. It’s a huge job. Haha. We will now do more research into removal. Thank you again.
Reminder that asbestos is also in the glue that holds them down. Hire a contractor, even if it's a couple of grand, It's better than dying in a long battle with lung cancer, where you feel you're suffocating most of the time
The problem is even with the licensed contractor, they won't be able to remove 100% of it. I asked the contractor and this is their answer "We actually remove about 98% of the mastic". Of course, this number is not a scientific number but a guest.
I can assure you this was asbestos tiles. Cracking one piece without hazmat is not a serious safety concern. As the video states the problem with asbestos is when it is air borne and inhaled in mass. To crack one piece was not a significant safety issue for the sake of this educational video.
I believe that they are asbestos tiles. I also believe that inspector Daggett knows that the danger of asbestos exposure to homeowners is ludicrously exaggerated.
You said it's no joke ? I had asbestos removed.. they stuck a fan in the window cut it of the pipes put it in bas sprayed it with a water/ glue mixture and walked away with a truckload of my money... The joke was on me...
This guys giving bad advice like he breaks a tile with asbestos in his hands and tells homeowners to bag it up and get it out without saying where to dispose it .
Material can be double bagged and disposed of with regular garbage if labeled properly. Again my first and overwhelming recommendation is to have a proffesional remove the tiles and mastic.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 NO you cannot! Excerpt from our State's "proper" ASB diposal proceduresl: Disposal Facilities To dispose of friable asbestos waste, complete an Asbestos Waste Shipment Record (PDF) and deliver it to one of the authorized asbestos disposal facilities listed below. Nonfriable asbestos-containing waste must be promptly stored in a disposal container and labeled "nonfriable asbestos waste." For further disposal instructions and costs, contact a local disposal facility. Should have at least handled the PACM with impermeable gloves . . .
@@jls.628 It depends on where you live. Where I currently live, Daggett's advice is correct. Double bag and label, and throw out with regular trash. Where I used to live, this was illegal. So people need to contact their own landfills or waste management and see what should be done in their specific area. My mom's smaller town in another state doesn't even require double bagging nor labeling, and they will accept non friable asbestos in one regular trash bag.🤷 The rules definitely do change fast when it's friable though.
Encouraging (and that is what you are doing) people to expose themselves to asbestos is totally irresponsible. Please do not pretend to be a "professional" and put people's lives in danger. I actually do training for asbestos workers and have found your videos very helpful. I use them as an illustration of what not to do.
I always find it amusing that the inspectors or contractors are never wearing any safety gear when handling the stuff or are surrounded by broken, asbestos ridden surfaces. What does that tell you? Think about it. EDIT: Oh I didn't wait for the 'for a small fee' part. Gotcha. lol
Which is why I advocate heavily for having the proper resperator and the risk of handling the material yourself. More discussion about respirators is in subsequent video.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 As someone who is routinely exposed to asbestos while inspecting dusty old basements and attics, I'm surprised you're not wearing a respirator yourself.
@@frazzleface753 for the purpose of the video and the very limited handling I had the mask off. Anything more than what was seen in the video was done with the mask which was fit tested at an OSHA approved testing facility.
Very informative and well thought out video. I learned a lot by watching it. Thank you for taking the time to post it.
Great video. Honestly the best one on this site, thank you!
We live in a rental home with carpet over these tiles--in the kitchen, hallway, and bathroom. The carpet is in bad condition and needs to be ripped out, but our landlord got a quote and it was high, like you said. Now we just gotta live with it. My main concern is in the bathroom, where the tile is popping up in front of the tub. It worries me because we've got 4 kids, you know? We have been really lenient renters and unfortunately that has set the tone for what gets addressed for repairs in the house.
Renovating old kitchen, removing lower cabinets revealed massive amount of water damage. Dad started sawing the subfloor to see how many joists were affected. Then we saw there are asbestos tiles under on of the layers of flooring. He power sawed the heck out of it before we even knew. Dust everywhere. Hvac on. Like what now 😬😬😬
What did you guys do?
Can I safely scrape old carpet glue off 9" (suspect) vinyl tiles? I've removed the old carpet to find the tiles...mostly intact but the entire edge of the room has carpet pad glued to the vinyl.
I have an old out building and it has what i think is slate tile on it breaks like a creamic tile made in the 30s
Would you recommend using wallpaper steamer over the heat gun method?
Help pleas - If you have an area of 5x7 say, where the tiles are already up and you want to put in another type of vinyl tile in that space whilst leaving the rest of the tile in the room intact what would you use to prep/seal the sub floor before using another adhesive for the new tile? Many many thanks! Jay
I removed carpet 3 days ago in our new home and uncovered an entire room of asbestos tiles! (House built 1960) I removed one tile to show someone underneath which revealed black mastic adhesive on top of plywood! Seems original to the house indicative of VAT tile! I learned that by watching, reading here online on what everyone is saying! Yesterday I sprayed the entire floor with water made like a little bath on the floor (never swept also taped shut two hvac ducts in the room) I pulled all the staples on my hands and knees yesterday and took like 4 rags and two full buckets of water to wipe the debris, staples and dust off the top layer! My wife is pregnant at home and this is an upstairs room! This will be the babys room eventually soo my goal is to gut the entire room sheetrock painting etc; and encapsulate the tile floor properly! I cleaned the surfaces yesterday to have ready a clean, flat, and ready surface! My idea would be to use special paint to seal the tile (I read somewhere here online epoxy of some sort) any suggestions would be appreciated and then eventually black paper and laminate flooring on top for a perfect encapsulation ! Any suggestions on materials or alternatives would be highly appreciated before I start going at this alone! My store would be home depot ideally! Thank you
gmoneyyp90 I’ve been looking for some kind of answer on your same scenario. I pulled up carpet in basement and 9x9 is all intact well except whoever laid carpet years ago already removed tiles around perimeter of room to lay tack strips except in one 8ft area they nailed into the tiles and they are all cracked and broken. Plus they staples pad into tile and there’s a lot of staples. I’m wondering if I should do this myself and if I pull those staples out will new particles be released before I even get new vinyl plank flooring down to cover it? And should I wet area down where cracked tiles are now exploded since I pulled up carpet? The pad is only left intact as of now
if's plywood i'd put another plywood on top to trap the mastic or tear the plywood off.
on my concrete floor I'll be using blue bear 500mr to remove the mastic. i saw it via this video: th-cam.com/video/A6d3yjqHpNk/w-d-xo.html.
...just shoot me
A wallpaper steamer works great for safety removing asbestos floor tiles and the black mastic underneath.
How does one dispose of the removed tiles safely after removal?
How do you remove the tiles and mastic with the wallpaper steamer?
@@CallMeMoonshine1 asbestos can go right into the landfill.
I just encapsulated an asbestos tile floor that was in good repair with epoxy garage floor coating. Ran several coats up to about 3mm and then used a moisture barrier and covered in LVP. Hopefully solved the issue.
Very informative! Can you make a video on asbestos in old boilers and pipe insulation?
John, We will work on a video covering the asbestos in insulation and around old boilers soon as we can.
John, Check out my channel for the latest video covering the Pipe insulation. Thanks for the suggestion!
My dads going to be doing this next week. He has a beard, he’s not going to use a suit. Hope all goes well. Praying to god
Hope he has life insurance!😧
I’m buying a home, and it appears to have Asbestos tiles in the basement only (red/black) tiles and in another section (green) tiles.. some are chipped .. should I be worried that it’s airborne?
I have 2 small children, and I definitely don’t want them exposed to that...
& how much would a contractor charge for about 800 square feet removal??
Can I put the barrier on top of vynil tile prior1986 to laminate? 😊
Does it have to be painted or sealed? We have asbestos tiles and are laying down flooring over them but I don't know if it's been sealed. They had carpet over them initially.
How do I remove asbestos from concrete floor, that have carpet on top of it.
recently my bungalow flood with water due to loft pipe burst, after removing the laminate floor noticed there is asbestos flooring below with bitumen. Almost three weeks running dehumidifer, still mositure on it but it's good in shape.. can i install the flooring tiles, on top current absestos tiles ? is there health risk installing on soaked absestos tiles? kindly advise
Hi, Few tiles of ours in 1966 . we have a very 1970's or early 1980's basement (cant tell) Few 12x12 tiles popped because kids with their athletic equipment bags were tossing their bags from the 1st to the basement down the stairs and cost several to pop up. Not sure I understand how to remove the mastic and the tile.
One way to go about it is to apply heat to the tiled with a heat gun to soften them up and allow them to more easily come up from the floor. This makes the tiles more pliable and they will not chip or crack when done properly and the glue will soften and allow the bond to be more easily broken from the tile and the adhesive. Once the tiles are up you can put other materials down over the surface. Again caution should be used if you suspect that the tiles or mastic (adhesive) may have asbestos
Four years ago, I bought a rehab. house that was built in 1955 and did repairs myself. The carpeting was heavily soiled with dog urine and we were concerned that the urine might have seeped into the joints between the tiles. I didn’t think of asbestos at the time and just took a putty knife to remove the tiles. Many popped right off intact, some broke in two and some were stubborn and broke into many pieces. We swept up the debris and put it out in the trash, then washed the concrete slab and painted over it (to seal in any smell). Now I think we probably removed tiles with asbestos, and there was dust involved. I have heard it can take decades following exposure to develop asbestos-related illness. I am almost 65 now and hope to die of another cause before such illness could appear. Fortunately, this work was done before the heating and cooling systems functioned, so I am thankful for that. Any recommendations at this late date?
If you have symptoms see a Dr. That's all you can really do.
You're fine. I wouldnt worry about a single exposure like that at your age.
I know when I was in my 20s I did a few jobs im sure were just like yours. exactly like your story and you know what? I FEEL BETTER THAN EVER at 59 yrs old now! Sure I wheeze and cough and have an inhaler but now a days who Doesn't? Ive given up on thinking im gonna die from asbestos and substituted it with smoking a pack a day! You heard me right! and ya know what? I STILL FEEL GREAT! So friend, Don't worry about nothin!.. Not till your coughing up blood like Clint Eastwood did in the movie "Grand Torino" (Great Movie btw) We can only hope that we will go out in a blaze of glory like he did! ............(Don't listen to me...Listen to Ninja Master he's right)'
My grandfather had four brothers who all worked in an asbestos mine. None of them died from cancer. I’m not saying it isn’t dangerous, but I suspect the level of danger is either over exaggerated or there’s more to the story.
RIP
I came across this video and it's so helpful. I'm in the process of buying a home built in the 60's and notice the basement tile have the similar ones your showing. What questions should I ask about that and if we go through the process how to cover it up? I can't afford to remove them at this time with a professional. Should I talk to my agent? And a home inspection is currently in the process. Thanks so much!
how did it go?
Wish I saw this a year ago. If asbestos scares you I wouldn’t buy it. It gets really expensive covering it up and removing it. It’s just so sad that so many houses have it.
I wonder if it's more cost effective to go to school and get certified so one could do the job themselves 😂 @@heatherbartholomae6722
ARE YOU STILL DOING A VIDEO ON ASBESTOS TAPE ON DUCT WORK?
Can I just pour self levelling concrete over the tiles after a skim coat to seal the fans in the tile seems ??
I would not advise it. You will end up getting fractures in the self leveling concrete. If it is on a plywood sub-floor then it will flex and crack the concrete and it will become loose. Even on a concrete there can be moisture and expansion issues with the tiles shrinking or expanding with warm and cold. What are you intending to put over it for your finished floor?
Thanks
I baught my home 2007, and the Home Inspector didn't test the flooring. Today I decided to get an estimate for hardwood floors, and was told that all my floors are black slated tiles, so it's obvious that I have asbestos on my floors. Please help me? what can I do. I am also a senior citizen.
My mom house was built in 1970 through 1971. However years ago carpet was installed. My question is I wanted remove the vile, bacteria filled carpet with laminated wood floor. The said the floors needed to be tested for asbestos before they could the laminated flooring.
A remediation guy removed my basement tiles and half the mastic. He didn't shut-off the furnace or hose down the floor, so white dust covered every surface on the 1st floor. That dust contains 2% asbestos. Do I have to have the whole house professionally cleaned (diff contractor) along with the furnace and ducts?
This is so late and you probably already did something, but PROFESSIONAL!!! That remediation guy is an idiot
Interesting you just snapped a floor tile, once at a super market I was installing a fridge cabinet and we needed to pack the fridge up and found some old 9x9 dark green floor tiles unstuck out the back by a sink and I snapped them and used them and just after I was done I realized they would have been asbestos, it stressed me out for a bit but I guess it isnt a big deal. I gets bad when these supermarkets are being renovated and they are cutting the floor tiles with a petrol saw to make concrete cuts for drains, I have been exposed this way.
Kurtis, Yes it is when large amount of it get airborne and it is inhaled. I wouldn't recommend exposing oneself to any amount but there is a big difference in the level of exposures you described. Hope you had no long term impact from the exposure.
@@inspectordaggett Thanks, yea I hope no long term issues. I'm a lot more cautious now and have educated my self on where it is, now on old supermarket renovations I check the asbestos registers.
I removed a bunch of this tile on my new (old) house and did not think about the possibility of asbestos. Luckily I didn't follow the original plan and start grinding down the cutback. I guess I'll wait and see if I now have health issues.
You will be fine I’m a stripper and it’s very unlikely fibres will be release from tiles plus floor tile fibres if released are very low hazard unless your doing it all day everyday with no ppe
@@probz7535 good to know. I just painted it with a specialty primer and poured self leveler over it to seal the nasty. Now I have a nice flat concrete surface.
@@LeslieDugger nice 👍
@@probz7535 Huh, I didn't know strippers were exposed to asbestos! Are all strip club floors made of asbestos?
Inspector you broke a asbestos tile without even wearing any mask. Is this not dangerous and are you not compromised
Use a heat gun or an iron over a T-shirt to soften em up and then gently scrape them off one at a time
cbraat27 Great idea, thanks.
Smart!!!
Aside from breaking the tile without a mask on you must also remember that the mastic (glue) holding the tiles in place also may contain asbestos these two products are considered to be non-friable which means the fibers are not released in to the air as easily as vermiculite Insulation
The mastic is removed by using a chemical, and also the mastic is honestly more dangerous then the tile when u scrubbing in the chemical on the black mastic (under the tile
If you just listen to him talking it's great, but there's that breaking the tile in front of his face and a beard that speaks volumes about not having had a respirator seal for weeks. Not sure how I feel about it.
@@hardwarefulIt's the same rule as smoking one pack of cigarettes in your entire life and smoking a pack a day your entire life. Those most likely to die from it are those that worked in it everyday. Be cautious but it's not like it's death on contact like electricity.
@@davidkellymitchell4747 In pesticide certification, it was: time x exposure = toxicity. No freak-outs, please; especially, when non-friable (fibers in clumpy compounds or the floor glue is all gummy with asphalt-- not much releasing going on there).
@@bfullsyou That's right. A one house job is unlikely to cause any problems unless they already have a lung problem because all floor removals no matter what it is stirs up dust anyhow. I've removed and installed many including old asbestos. Wear a cannister filtered mask and keep the flooring wet and you're good.
I'm in the uk I have those tiles on my floor there all cracked it's right through its being tested next week
After the tile and glue are removed, how long before it is out of the air and safe for yourself and pets to come back in the home?
Good question. That really depends on how well the house was sealed off from the area that the material in question. You should ask a professional remediation company about that to determine.
I have old parquet flooring and was told the black glue underneath has asbestos. Is there a safe way to remove the glue? Or can we apply ceramic tiles right over it? Thank you
did you get it tested?
Thanks so much for your information !!!
I have a water damage to take care in 2 days, the floor is asbestos concrete and tile with asbestos on top of it,
Can I use the regular drying equipment such a fans and Dehumidifiers ?
Does the fans spread the asbestos in the air ?
Please advise me on that.
Thanks.
Are the tiles intact or do they look like the ones in the video where they are deteriorating. If they are still intact with no damage then you should be fine. You may chose to close off ventilation returns with plastic to be safe.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324
Thanks for your response.
This is tile with asbestos, it looks like concrete tiles on concrete floor, the tiles looks like same size but not glue down, the home owner told me they are concrete tiles.
Some of then has cracks but still in place, no tile looks loose just cracked.
What should I do with the cracks, seal them any kind of way and what should I seal them with?
Thanks for your help.
@@thegladiator5559 if they are still stuck down and not loose I would not disturb them. Just go over them once everything is dried out and cleaned up.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324
Thanks.
I just need to remove carpet, pad and laminate flooring, I gonna have to leave the tackles in place.
I highly appreciate your answer.
Take care please.
Wait, concrete itself has asbestos?
Could one pull just the loose and broken tiles, then lay carpet on top or would all the tile need to come up?
You can do that. However you may run in to a coupe things. You may get some uneven feel to the carpet as the areas where there are no tiles will begin to settle. In this situation you can usually place peel and stick tiles in the ope spaces. There is also a higher likelihood that more tiles will work loose over time which will be felt under the carpet.
I live in a house with asbestos. It is covered up by tile but there are some holes in the grout. my grandparents have lived in it for 40 ish years and have zero health problems and I've lived in it since I was 1(19 now) I plan on taking it out when the house is fully mine.
Sounds like a fun project! Just be careful. Always mask up, wear gloves and a disposable suit. And remember they used asbestos in damn near everything back then. Even grout can have it. Any flooring glued down can have it. Drywall can have it. HVAC tape, shingles, the heat shield above the furnace, insulation.....it's actually a long list. So anything at all where you are possibly making dust or getting fibers airborne, just think twice and do lots of research. Some of the jobs you can safely DIY, but some of them you absolutely cannot. And depending on where you live, it may be illegal to do it yourself even if you follow safety procedures. Good luck to you!
yeah, its totally fine as long it isn't breaking up. be safe when you take on the project, use an air filter, seal the area off from the rest of the house and wear the proper n100 mask and suit. clean up everything well with a good hepa vacuum and wash every down when you are done. good luck!
I have some suspected asbestos tiles in my basement that are broken up already. i'm curious to know if they still release the fibers into the air just sitting there without being disturbed ?
If they are not being disturbed then they should not create airborne fibers. However, if the are degrading and cracked as you say there is a high likely hood that you can get airborne fibers, though it may not be excessive, it would not be a good situation. I recommend having the loose tiles properly removed and then cover over any remaining tiles.
My vinyl tiles (hot) are in excellent condition with new carpet that the seller installed on but the inspector said it's safe now but what if the nail strip needs to be removed or replaced in the future for new carpet or new laminate floor? Do you think it's really necessary to remove?
I would love a response to this comment because that is one of my concerns.
@@elizabethmiranda120 Me too!
So is it the tile or yhe black glue that has asbestos?
Asbestos was never banned 100%. It is still made today and it's in basically every asphalt shingle on the market.
Correct, however the manufacture is limited to less than 1% content which is not as good as 0%. In many cases better materials have been manufactured that have replaced the asbestos in a lost of building materials and unless you are a roof installer the 1% content on roofing shingles is not a threat to occupants.
www.maacenter.org/asbestos/products/
Remember that the black mastic adhesive is also full of asbestos
So once the tiles are removed how do you treat the floor for carpeting or LV??
Cathy Diggs That’s what I keep looking for I’d like to cover mine with laminate flooring
We have asbestos tile in all our bedrooms and plan on covering it with cork floating tiles. 90% of the tiles are in great shape, but the perimeter of each room has cracks or missing pieces. How best should we deal with the edges to fill in the missing pieces and level it for the new flooring? Epoxy? Leveling cement?
Filling the empty spaces could be done with epoxy or cutting and placing pieces of other non asbestos tile. Covering with the floating floor should work. I would recommend making sure the floating or laminate flooring that you use is specifically designed for wet area use.
Mara Higdon how did you go about removing the cracked tiles around perimeter of room? And what did you end up using to fill in missing tiles?
What do you do if there is mold (not black mold) on the asbestos tile. Can you Bleach it before encapsulating it? Also can you seal the tile with something? Tile is in my kitchen and mold is on tiles near sink and dishwasher area. Thanks for your help.
There is a product call RMR86 which is a peroxide-based solution. I would recommend cleaning with that Problem is if you have mold on the surface there is a chance you may have mold under the tiles as well. So if you simply clean the top surface then you may be leaving the mold and it may come back on the surface and become a greater issue. You may be best service by having the asbestos tiles removed especially if they have been flooded. I would recommend talking with a qualified contractor to determine what the best approach is. If removal is needed I would strongly recommend paying a professional to do the removal.
Hope this helps.
@@inspectordaggett Thank you. I didn't think about underneath the tile. So I am going to call some companies to remove the tiles. Fingers crossed they will do it since it's a small job. Thanks for taking the time to reply!!
Our likely asbestos tile in the basement is in good shape. Can I put a layer of poly over it to seal it?
wax it!
My tile contains only 2 percent chrysotile and the glue 4percent would you consider it bad and also have a profesional or would it be something I can do
I always recommend a professional do the remediation.
Would the heat gun be better than wetting them then scrapping them up?
Yes the heat gun works best. The heat is what softens up the tiles and the glue and they usually will come up pretty easily. Be sure to not over heat the surfaces and keep an extinguisher handy when ever you work with a heat gun on surfaces that can be flammable.
I am a realtor and its 1:48 am PSt studying about asbestos and I like the way he broke the tile, lol.
Gave me a heart attack to be honest. Especially how he snaps it towards his own face rather than away from it :D
i jumped out of my seat when he snapped that tile, lol
i spray them with water and just used a chisel to remove them but that's probably not the proper way to do it and might be dangerous
Can a home in the 2000 have any kind of asbestos, like in vinyl tile or any other form???
@Liberals Destroyed TH-cam thanks for you time
excellent information well told story.
If I break an asbestos floor tile into two pieces, break will have asbestos fibers released.will it continue to have asbestos fibers coming out form the fissure？
As often as it is disturbed it will be likely to release fibers.
The mastic most likely contains asbestos as well.
Yes, we recommend testing both tile and mastic.
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I know this is an older video but my ground level took in about an inch of water. It was laminate flooring but as I peek under its red and beige tile similar to the ones in the video. Can I safely emove the laminate and assess? If I see the floor is in poor condition I will call the pros but if it's alright can I just put in LVP on top? Would you recommend a water barrier on top of the older tiles and then install the waterproof lvp? I have a baby at home and already have asthma myself so I don't want to risk exposure for any of us but if it's in good condition if I'm understanding the video correctly I can encapsulate with another flooring type, correct?
Thank you.
I am just a DIYer and retired Realtor. You are going to want a licensed & insured contractor/inspector to look at your situation. If you have asbestos tiles they seem to be the least dangerous of the asbestos products. If the tiles are loose or already broken you can pick them up, put them in a garbage bag, and throw them away. Be careful not to crack or break the tiles, that is when the fibers can get airborne. You may not be able to put asbestos tiles with your regular trash. Encapsulation is much easier/cheaper than removal. Another reason to get the opinion of a contractor is because what is a good flooring for your basement will vary based on a number of factors. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. I don’t want to tell you, “go ahead and cover it with linoleum, “ and in less than a year it looks terrible because of some unknown reason.
We plan to lay vinyl tiles right over what’s clearly 9x9 asbestos tiles. All tiles are intact well except a few missing tiles here and there. They previously laid
carpet tack stripes along perimeter of
room and nailed right into some of the tiles. Most of them they removed though around perimeter except one wall where the cracked tiles are. They also stapled the carpet pad right into tiles everywhere, and we have to remove those. Can we safely just sweep up loose tiles and debris and pull out staples while masked and properly cover up? I’m not really nervous about the few loose broken tiles because I figure they have already been broken under the carpet for years now. But I’m worried pulling staples out will release more particles, causing more damage.
Although any exposure isn't recommended, most of my tiles came up without breaking. knowing now that they were asbestos tiles , i would wear mask, cover up, maybe wet the floor to reduce dust and heat the tile if it's difficult to remove
on my concrete floor I'll be using blue bear 500mr to remove the mastic. i saw it via this video: th-cam.com/video/A6d3yjqHpNk/w-d-xo.html.
Do not do any sweeping at all. That will cause the asbestos fibers to become airborne where you can breath them into your lungs and risk cancer.
Do you know if floors that are one sheet contain asbestos. Also floor is very thin about 1/8" and seems like it's paper type material with a vinyl top.
Hi, it is possible that you have sheet vinyl, which could have asbestos. It's not as commonly used with it as vinyl tiles were, but if the floor was installed sometime between the 1960's and 1980's, then it is a definite possibility. I would recommend getting an asbestos testing kit and verifying it before you try to do any work with this floor.
@@floorsuncoveredbyfloortoce2831 thank you for the response. I did get it tested and it turned out no asbestos was detected in any of the layers. Including the glue.
How large of samples did you send off?
The tiles we found under carpet in my basement are in about the same condition as these. You messing with them makes me feel better. They scare me and it’s going to take months for us to save up enough money to get them abated.
If your ceiling has asbestos (pop corn ceiling) are u safe as long as you don’t remove it?
Yes. As long as its not breaking apart its fine.
As Plutonius X commented, Yes you are fine so long as it stays intact and not flaking or cracking.
I removed and scraped about 130 sqft of asbestos tile without knowing about the danger. no PPE. I always thought asbestos was just used for old insulation. I hope I don't die in 20 years because I'm only 24. Bought a respirator and been keeping the HVAC off now. Planning on putting it in multiple heavy duty garbage bags and putting concrete self leveler over the mastic.
I just removed a room full w/o a respirator & had the a/c on for a while. What a way to start 2022!
@@jasongarcia1758 did you remove tiles of me the black adhesive glue?
@@leosotelo5119 yeah, it wasn't a big deal
@@jasongarcia1758 did you have the mastic tested? it’s your home or worksite that you did this? did you add the concrete ? i know most homes in ca, are older and remodel. i’m sure people remodel without know about asbestos.
@@leosotelo5119 I just put carpet over it, wasn't too brittle and just one room. I'm not going to worry about it.
Hello, I would like to paint over the 9x9 tiles in my attic living space. But when I ask for epoxy paint for cat, the paint guy at the big box store says I need asbestos specialist recommendation. Can't I just use garage floor paint after degreasing floor with tsp? Thanks in advance 😊
Not cat ... VAT! darn spell check!!!
Thanks!
Just go over them with quarter inch cement board ..if your doing ceramic you need to thos anyway if you have wood subfloor
Is it safe to apply click flooring over this type of tile?
Yes it is safe to do so. Just make sure that the tiles are not disturbed in the process. First applying a vapor barrier or foam padding would be best.
Yes, that is an acceptable material. I would install a vapor barrier and or padding under it first with taped seams.
you just snapped one in half right in your face?!?!?!
Roberto Guimaraes i was like oh this guy knows what he’s doing then bam snaps a fucking asbestos tile in front of his face 🤦🏼♂️
It's okay, he was exhaling at that precise moment.
I was thinking the exact same thing and looking to see if someone commented. I wonder how many fibers became airborne when he snapped it. Half face respirator at the very least with the proper filter's or...... 🎭
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What about the black mastic doesn’t that have asbestos in it too?
My house was built in 59 and we are removing a wood floor from 2004 that got wet. We noticed some tar paper and black substance under that which appears to have 9x9 square pattern but no tile. Should I be concerned?
Eric Rhodes yes, it is very common to have asbestos containing black mastic
@@santacruz59 but is it hazardous to pull up the old tar paper and just lay new stuff down?
Eric Rhodes depending on how you remove it.
If you just go to town and start ripping it up it is definitely hazardous, as dust will most likely be created.
Best way is to either hire someone, or remove it using a wet method. Or even better if you can get your hands on a mastic emulsifier, so you can make the mastic into a slurry of sorts and remove it that way
As Aaron stated how you remove it is very important. If you are concerned that it has asbestos content (judging by the age it is likely) then you should either have it tested or just treat it as though it does have asbestos.
My tile fits exactly what have described. I removed about 80 square feet by breaking them with multi tool . How likely am I affected by asbestos ?
Thanks
It really depend on if the tile had asbestos content and how much dust was created and if you were wearing a mask or other safety equipment you had. To my knowledge there is no chart for amounts of exposure. I do know that mesothelioma is much more likely with long term exposure but I am by no way an expert on the medical implications. Might be worth having the material tested to know if it had asbestos content.
Inspector Daggett Thank you. I think what bothered the most is the tar or the mastic glue underneath it . I will have to find a way to remove it as well .
@@ahmadghanem2414 It is possible that it has asbestos also. The best way is to apply heat to it which is simple if on concrete. If it is on plywood sub-floor then you I would not use open flame.
What material is going to be used to finish the floor?
Inspector Daggett the existing tile is on concrete. It had a carpet on top of it. Will end up with new porcelain tile .
@@ahmadghanem2414 Talk to your tile guy. You may not need to remove the mastic.
I have asbestos tile I found an original box of spare tiles with the label from when the house was built in 1970. I would like to paint over the floor with a oil primer, then oil base paint to seal. I have another vinyl tile I'll be laying to finish the room. Is the primer and oil base paint enough to keep it encapsulated ? I will say this, that old tile has held up like STEEL!
As long as the tiles are not cracking or breaking and are in good condition then you would be in good shape. Cracking and disintegrated tiles will still release the fibers as they are on the breaking edge and not coated with paint.
@@inspectordaggett, I moved several furniture items and found chipped and broken tiles. Other suggestion by "handyman", luan overlay using liquid nails caulk to adhere to tiles. My tiles are textured, I assume air pockets would allow movement or cracking of the luan over time. Another suggestion that I may follow, fill gaps and chips with dual layers of enamel paint before completely sealing with oil base paint. I will follow up as I progress! Thanks for the response!
@@CallMeMoonshine1 So how do this all work out? I'm about to use oil paint to encapsulate my tile.You are the only one to mention doing this in all my research.By accident I tipped over some rustloleum oil paint on my tile and it was difficult to get off.Then I thought maybe this is the way to go.I would be amazed if you responded and thank you in advance.
@@rubberducky6411 I used oil based "deck paint" in a light grey color. I allowed it to dry for several days, did a 2nd coat, waited again for complete dry. My tiles were textured, the 1st coat filled in the textured areas. The 2nd coat gave me a smooth surface. After waiting a week I was able to add new vinyl tiles over the painted floor.
@@CallMeMoonshine1 thank you so much you're the best👍
We have what are probably asbestos tiles in our basement, they are completely intact and non-friable and extremely ugly. Can they be painted? If so, what products would you use?
The best way to paint them is to get them very clean and make sure there is no grease or dust on them. You can then start with an Oil based primer to further seal and bond to the tiles then follow that with an oil based paint. Make sure the area is well ventilated and I recommend using a roller with a nap suitable for smooth to semi-smooth surfaces.
@@inspectordaggett Thank you for your quick response. I thought oil based paint was banned. I'll look around and get it done!
@@diydiva3190 Lead Based paint is banned but oil base it OK.
@@inspectordaggett Banned in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. I live in PA but am close to Delaware where I can buy it and the best part is No Tax in DE
@@diydiva3190 Good to know. Thanks for the update.
I’ve already removed tiles awhile back without realizing that they could contain asbestos. They came up pretty cleaner without cracking. My issue now is the black mastic underneath. Do I have to remove it, or can I paint over it? I don’t really care about the way it looks I’m just looking to seal it. Is that possible?
Encapsulation of the material is recommend which could include painting over it if properly done. I would refer to EPA guidelines on how to do this and what materials to use.
I have this flooring in my home. It has been covered by carpet. I want to expose it, seal and wax it. What would you recommend to remove carpet glue, then seal potential cracks from carpet nail strips and then seal and wax for safety and aesthetic purposes?
If there is a chance of crack or fraying that will release asbestos fibers into the air I would recommend not disturbing them. If they are 100% bonded to the floor and there is nothing loose then you might be able to safely do that.
I will say that many buyers are turned off by any asbestos content and will request it be remediated no matter the condition. Leaving it encapsulated will likely lead to a smoother negotiating process in the event you sell the home.
Is it just the tiles or also the glue?
There is a high risk that there is asbestos in the glue, especially if it's black.
They put asbestos in the glue (also called Mastic) as a bonding and reinforcing agent.
So if the tiles have small chips or crack in them is it safe to even be in the room?
I would recommend remediation if the tiles are cracking or breaking.
What about that black stuff underneath? Does that have asbestos?
ThunderCheese that was the case for me. We had it in both. We had a foundation company out to install a drainage system and they were going to jack hammer right into it. I had to get someone out to remove the asbestos
ThunderCheese yes on basement and I think like 400 maybe. I only had them removed from the area that the concrete company needed to get into. That price also includes the initial test and resulta
Are asbesto tile always that brittle?
When new they were not as brittle but as they get older they are usually pretty brittle and will fracture easily. Most asbestos tiles by this point are going to be prone to cracking.
What about the adhesive?
Yes, some of the adhesive used also has asbestos content. Usually (but not always) when you take a sample for testing there will be some mastic (glue) on the back side of the tile. You can request it be tested as well. Typically there is no need to pull up the mastic that is stuck to a concrete or wood floor as you can usually cover it over with another material with no issue.
You can also use Bean-e-doo it works great, it's a soybean based oil no order easy to use. Pour it on floor and 30 mins later you squeegee it and pick it up using any liquid absorbent (Kitty Litter), cheaper at auto supply stores.
Use dry ice. The tile will come off in whole pieces.
Okay. How?
I have accidentally removed 800sqft. Didn't know :(
@Michael Watson scraped them off the floor, the first two rooms the tiles were cracking and came up individually. The next two rooms had adhesive tiles on top. The tiles came off in big sheets with very little cracking. No face mask, didn't know there was anything to worry about.
@Michael Watson thanks for the positive outlook. I am just going to finish the rest of the house by just covering the tiles instead of removing them. Fingers crossed for medical advancements.
@@reef37 yes it's dangerous. But the cases we do hear about are mostly men who worked daily with the stuff or their wives who's handled their dirty clothes.
It's like a bunch of tiny needles that get stuck in the lungs, rattle around for years causing scar tissue and at some point can cause a cancer. Takes decades.
Inspector Daggett: Shouldn,t you be wearing a dust mask or other breathing apperatus when being around Lady Asbestos?. M.
M Henhawke yeah he should be at least in a half face mask. It’s not bad unless it breaks as it’s non friable. When he broke the tile in half he should of had RPE on. I work for an asbestos removal company 🤙🏼
@@Rust-Dopplegang Yup, doing research on removing asbestos tile and one thing I’ve read or seen on videos is to try not to break them and keep them wet so that if they do break, the particles won’t fly around. He just broke that in front of his bearded face with no protection whatsoever!😳🙄
@@Rust-Dopplegang hey my house was built in 93 and I’m taking vinyl flooring off. Any chance of asbestos?
@@georgekelly5987 unlikely
This might sound crazy but if i do indeed need to have my asbestos vinyl flooring removed because they aren't in the best condition could i just encapsulate it with concrete?
Not the best solution as the concrete will be pretty thin and will crack and flake pretty quickly. Best to have the tile removed in that situation.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 well shoot... thanks for the reply, i guess i'll start calling around and seeing what it's going to run me. pray for my bank account.
Does linoleum from the 70s have asbestos?
Is it a rolled material?
Inspector Daggett yes
@@Mrs.Crawford2014 Yes it is possible that it has asbestos. Usually the concern with Sheet Vinyl is asbestos in the backing material. If you are concerned about the material the best thing to do before removal is cut a small corner off the material and have it tested to determine if it has any asbestos in it. If there is an adhesive that appear to have fibrous content you may want to have that tested also. Best case scenario is to get a piece of the vinyl with the glue attached to it.
Inspector Daggett thanks for replying, that’s great information. The building is an old church fellowship hall. Some of us was thinking it’d be better to try to remove it ourselves, I just wanted to cover it... instead we just live with it. It’s a huge job. Haha.
We will now do more research into removal. Thank you again.
How large a sample? Is 1 square inch enough?
We have 3 layers of floor like this 😲😵
Just throw some thin plywood over it..
Heat gun? If it becomes pliable and you can lift it off where is the danger?
Reminder that asbestos is also in the glue that holds them down. Hire a contractor, even if it's a couple of grand, It's better than dying in a long battle with lung cancer, where you feel you're suffocating most of the time
The problem is even with the licensed contractor, they won't be able to remove 100% of it. I asked the contractor and this is their answer "We actually remove about 98% of the mastic". Of course, this number is not a scientific number but a guest.
But the 1989 ban was not total. And it is still used in many places. Russia is one of the main suppliers. Evil stuff.
Can I send you an email with some photos?
I don't believe that that particular set of tiles in the video contain asbestos; being that he handled and snapped it without wearing hazmat gear.
I can assure you this was asbestos tiles. Cracking one piece without hazmat is not a serious safety concern. As the video states the problem with asbestos is when it is air borne and inhaled in mass. To crack one piece was not a significant safety issue for the sake of this educational video.
Agree. It's not radioactive. It's old asbestos. Great info. presented.
tiles that are 9"X 9" typically contained asbestos and the Black Mastic holding the tiles down contained asbestos.
@The Muscle Biker Riding a motorcycle probably poses a much greater risk than what he did, but hey good luck with your wheelchair!
I believe that they are asbestos tiles. I also believe that inspector Daggett knows that the danger of asbestos exposure to homeowners is ludicrously exaggerated.
Everyone has been exposed one way or another .
The shit is still everywhere
You said it's no joke ? I had asbestos removed.. they stuck a fan in the window cut it of the pipes put it in bas sprayed it with a water/ glue mixture and walked away with a truckload of my money... The joke was on me...
...too late 😭
This guys giving bad advice like he breaks a tile with asbestos in his hands and tells homeowners to bag it up and get it out without saying where to dispose it .
Material can be double bagged and disposed of with regular garbage if labeled properly. Again my first and overwhelming recommendation is to have a proffesional remove the tiles and mastic.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324
NO you cannot! Excerpt from our State's "proper" ASB diposal proceduresl:
Disposal Facilities
To dispose of friable asbestos waste, complete an Asbestos Waste Shipment Record (PDF) and deliver it to one of the authorized asbestos disposal facilities listed below. Nonfriable asbestos-containing waste must be promptly stored in a disposal container and labeled "nonfriable asbestos waste." For further disposal instructions and costs, contact a local disposal facility.
Should have at least handled the PACM with impermeable gloves . . .
@@jls.628 It depends on where you live. Where I currently live, Daggett's advice is correct. Double bag and label, and throw out with regular trash. Where I used to live, this was illegal. So people need to contact their own landfills or waste management and see what should be done in their specific area. My mom's smaller town in another state doesn't even require double bagging nor labeling, and they will accept non friable asbestos in one regular trash bag.🤷 The rules definitely do change fast when it's friable though.
Encouraging (and that is what you are doing) people to expose themselves to asbestos is totally irresponsible. Please do not pretend to be a "professional" and put people's lives in danger. I actually do training for asbestos workers and have found your videos very helpful. I use them as an illustration of what not to do.
I always find it amusing that the inspectors or contractors are never wearing any safety gear when handling the stuff or are surrounded by broken, asbestos ridden surfaces. What does that tell you? Think about it. EDIT: Oh I didn't wait for the 'for a small fee' part. Gotcha. lol
Which is why I advocate heavily for having the proper resperator and the risk of handling the material yourself. More discussion about respirators is in subsequent video.
@@daggettpropertyinspection2324 As someone who is routinely exposed to asbestos while inspecting dusty old basements and attics, I'm surprised you're not wearing a respirator yourself.
@@frazzleface753 for the purpose of the video and the very limited handling I had the mask off. Anything more than what was seen in the video was done with the mask which was fit tested at an OSHA approved testing facility.