Do you have these DANGEROUS TILE in your home?

Summary by Krater

Leah M Bolden from See Jane Drill explains how to identify asbestos in vinyl and asphalt floor tiles during home renovations, noting that older homes built before the mid-1980s are at higher risk.

From the video

Answers: How do I know if my old floor tile contains asbestos?

• Asbestos in floor tiles
• Identifying asbestos flooring
• Vinyl composite tile
• Home renovation asbestos safety
• Testing flooring for asbestos

What it concludes

• Tile measuring 9 inches by 9 inches is generally a sign that the tiles are older and contain asbestos.
• Black mastic adhesive underneath tiles can contain asbestos.
• Homes built prior to the mid-1980s are more likely to have finishes containing asbestos.
• The best way to determine if tile contains asbestos is to have it tested.
• Undamaged asbestos tile that is not chipped, scraped, drilled, or sanded can be encapsulated by tiling over it.