What You Can Do If You Discover Asbestos In Your Flooring | Tips

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It was a common practice to use materials that contained asbestos in them in home construction prior to the mid-to-late 1970’s. There are very specific guidelines for asbestos removal, however, according to the EPA, it is also perfectly safe to encapsulate the asbestos. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For flooring, this means you can install directly over the old material as long as you don’t disturb it. Ceramic or porcelain tile, stone or a floating floor of any type would qualify. By encapsulating the asbestos without disturbing it, you have effectively removed any hazard. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can also pour a floor leveling compound on top of the old material in case the floor has dips and divots. The key to safety is simply not to disturb it.</span></p>