2007-03-29 16:49:54 · 3 answers · asked by workhorse 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Some vinyl floors were made with asbestos, but I do not recall any adhesives. Most of the old stuff is a black tar based mastic, which is a messy cleanup, but can be done. I spent 3 days on a 400 square foot room pulling tile, bagging the stuff for proper disposal and removing the mastic. New ceramic tile looks so much better.
If you do not want to tackle it that way, maybe a floating floor ( Laminate) installed over it is your answer. Lots of choices and good selection is several price ranges.
GOOD LUCK.
2007-03-29 16:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by dartiator63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the previous answer says, it it very possible for the mastic to contain asbestos as well as 9*9 tiles will also. Have it checked before you scrape it.
2007-03-29 17:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by H z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the adhesive contained asbestos also... the tiles (VAT) were mostly 9" square tiles... when the 12" (VCT) came out... they were asbestos free... the size is usually the best clue...
2007-03-29 17:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by prop4u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋