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Alright I know about all the warnings concerning asbestos, however I haven’t found an answer to this question. I have what I believe to be asbestos tile over the original pine floor. If I pull up the pine and leave the asbestos on it, am I still getting into something I don’t want to? I read that since tile is considered non-friable that as long as it isn’t turned into dust it is ok to remove. I appreciate your help. Thanks.
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Eric - for $50 test that stuff and find out.
Jeff
*I have removed asbestos tile a few times myself, and although in theory testing would probably be the wise thing, I don't see a problem with it. Asbestos is dangerous when it is broken-down into small particles-dust. If you're removing whole tiles, I think you'll be fine. Then again, I also smoke, and I'm no doctor.
*Just a reminder that even if your tiles are not asbestos you should also check the glue holding them down for asbestos content (glue produced more than 25 years ago may contain asbestos. I wouldn't want you sanding the glue on the pine floor until you knew for sure.
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Alright I know about all the warnings concerning asbestos, however I haven't found an answer to this question. I have what I believe to be asbestos tile over the original pine floor. If I pull up the pine and leave the asbestos on it, am I still getting into something I don't want to? I read that since tile is considered non-friable that as long as it isn't turned into dust it is ok to remove. I appreciate your help. Thanks.