Can i put a new floor on top of asbestos tiles.
Can you carpet over asbestos tile.
I went back to the store and before placing my order.
When they came out and measured they noticed i had 9x9 tiles which could contain asbestos.
Hoping someone can help me with a plan on how to deal with a situation i have.
The best way to deal with old asbestos floor tiles is to cover them up.
And if the existing carpet was glued down not tacked it can be a huge time saver to lay the new carpet over the old.
Use a portland cement based adhesive to adhere the new tiles to the old.
All removal of asbestos must be done by a professional.
Help with carpet over asbestos tile in basement.
That s enough to prevent the damage and wear that can release fibers into the air.
The fancy term is encapsulation and it can be used with all types of asbestos but most often is seen when vinyl siding is installed over old asbestos siding or carpet is put in over old asbestos flooring or tile.
Even ceramic slate and stone tiles can be installed on.
About 80 of the tile area is perfectly fine and i would have no problem putting carpet over it.
If you have a room with asbestos tile you may be tempted to remove the tile prior to carpeting.
Take care to choose a tile whose thickness is not going to create a problem and choose a tile that is rated for floor use.
Plan and budget for an asbestos abatement to remove the carpet and asbestos flooring materials.
The other 20 is severely damaged broken up and loosly laying on the floor or is missing all together.
New vinyl laminate flooring hardwood engineered floating flooring and carpeting can all be successfully installed over asbestos tiles.
Often the tiles are in good condition but begin to crumble when tack strips are pulled up from the carpet installation.
When you are dealing with asbestos you can either remove it with an abatement or manage it in place.
Carpeting and a suitable pad will do the trick.
Leave the carpet in place or cover over the existing carpet.
Once covered with carpet you will no longer risk the tile chipping coming up or becoming airborne.
Grinding or sanding of asbestos tile will make it airborne and is hazardous.
I m finishing my basement and ordered carpet for 2 rooms from home depot.
On the face of it installing new carpet over the old carpet does have some advantages.
The advice you received is correct.
It saves on the cost and labor of pulling up and disposing of the existing carpet keeping carpet waste materials out of the landfill.
If the carpet glue is negative for asbestos but floor tile and or mastic are positive conduct a test pull to determine the likelihood of the floor tile remaining intact or being disturbed during the actual carpet removal.
