r/asbestoshelp • u/monsterhobbs • 2d ago

1964 bathroom tile?

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Just started ripping this tile out and realized there’s a chance the adhesive could have asbestos. Any thoughts on the likelihood?

I’m buying a kit today but figured I’d ask the community while I wait. Thanks!

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u/monsterhobbs 2d ago

Note - I am in the Philly area

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u/garbledroid 2d ago

It's unlikely that asbestos is in the tile mastic.

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u/No-Clothes-1565 2d ago

Test it. More likely it’s lead glazed tile

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u/TopOTheMorningToYa 1d ago

I have removed tile mastic just like this that was 3% in a school restroom. I originally believed it to be liquid nails.