Asbestos Tile Removal for Different Areas of Your Home

The ceiling treatments of many homes built between 1950 and 1980 contained asbestos. This carcinogenic mineral is also found in vinyl floor tiles of kitchens and as the backing to wall tiles of bathrooms throughout homes and businesses. Asbestos is also an additive that was commonly used in the adhesives used to fix ceiling tiles together. Because of all of these possible applications, asbestos tile removal is commonly needed for older homes and businesses.

If you have moved into an older home, especially one that is in disrepair, then the risk of being exposed to asbestos fibers lurks. During remodeling, asbestos-containing tiles that break or come loose may release harmful asbestos fibers in the air, affecting you and others. Asbestos tile removal eliminates this risk, ensuring safety and protection from this harmful material.

Read on to learn more about where asbestos tiles are found and what you can do about them. If you suspect you have asbestos tiles in your home or building, contact us for more information at (314) 865-2662 or request a free estimate for asbestos abatement today.

Where & Why You Need Asbestos Tile Removal

As asbestos products may be present in various areas of your home, ensuring their effective and safe removal should be a priority. Asbestos fibers are easily dissolved and digested once they enter the body. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer occurring in the tissues covering your internal organs.

Common places where you may encounter asbestos tiles include:

• Asbestos Ceilings: Drop ceilings and acoustic ceilings/popcorn ceilings are some common types of ceilings that contain asbestos. Asbestos ceilings can prove dangerous if they are damaged or when they are being removed as part of a renovation project.
• Asbestos Floor Tiles: Vinyl tiles and asphalt tiles are the two main varieties of asbestos floor tiles. Their asbestos content can be as high as 70% by weight. Vinyl tiles were common in heavy traffic areas of homes built in the early 20th century. Asphalt asbestos tiles acted as smooth-surfaced floor coverings in homes built between the 1920-1960s.
• Other Floor Tiles: Floor tiles and linoleum made without asbestos may contain black mastic as an adhesive. A wide range of black mastic products contain asbestos. So, the glue beneath the tiles is also a problem and should not be disturbed during renovation.

Asbestos tile removal is best left to the professionals, as it is a specialized job that has its fair share of hazards if safety guidelines are ignored. The asbestos tiles need to be removed gently to avoid breakage. The mastic is gently scraped by warming it with an infrared lamp, or embrittling it with dry ice. The debris must then be double bagged and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Professional asbestos removal experts will ensure that all of these

How to Identify and Remove Asbestos Tiles from Your Home

Asbestos was a common building material for much of the 20th century, and as such, asbestos tiles are quite common. Square floor tiles of homes built between 1920 and 1980 are likely to incorporate asbestos. Square and rectangular ceiling tiles that have a powdery appearance, mild texturing, and pinhole markings may also contain asbestos. If you suspect asbestos in any tile or application in your home or business, it is important to hire professional asbestos testing services to ensure safety of all occupants.

Whether the asbestos tiles in your home need to be removed or can simply be encapsulated to prevent the asbestos from becoming airborne, this is a decision you can make in consultation with our asbestos tile removal experts.

Trust Professional Asbestos Tile Removal from Advanced Environmental Services, Inc.

Whether you are planning a home remodeling and renovation project or are looking for a suitable solution for loose or damaged asbestos tiles, we can help. In St. Louis, St. Charles, and Columbia, MO, call us or request a free estimate today. Our asbestos abatement team is waiting to hear from you.