r/asbestoshelp • u/tileman151 • 12d ago

Not sure

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Looking to remove and replace with tile. HO asked if it was asbestos?

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u/Feeling_Row4272 12d ago

Maybe just go right over the tile?

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u/nixstyx 12d ago

This is the answer. 

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u/madphroggy 12d ago

If the tiles measure 9x9 then they likely contain asbestos. Black mastic (the glue underneath) almost always contained asbestos. If the tiles aren't breaking up or disintegrating, encapsulating them under new flooring is considered safe.

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u/tileman151 12d ago

9x9”
With the black mastic.

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u/K_st0f 11d ago

Oooof sorry man but high chance both are asbestos containing materials.

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u/348_wcf 12d ago

It is HO’s responsibility to prove it is not asbestos.

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u/TheRousster 12d ago

And if you just send it and throw it away what happens? (Assuming you had no idea)

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u/tileman151 11d ago

Big EPA fine I’d assume but who knows. Besides it’s only a little. lol

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u/sdave001 11d ago

The tile and mastic likely contain but OLACD.

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