| Asbestos vinyl tiles are mostly used for | | | | |
| flooring in the homes. However, with the | | | | - Use warm water to soften the adhesive and |
| growing awareness about the harmful effects | | | | to prevent asbestos particles from floating |
| of asbestos, people are removing the asbestos | | | | in the air |
| vinyl tiles from their homes and other | | | | |
| buildings. You can either hire a professional | | | | - Never sand the tiles or the glue because |
| company for removing the asbestos tiles or do | | | | sanding may release dangerous quantities of |
| it yourself with the help of some simple tips | | | | asbestos dust into the air. |
| mentioned herein. However, you have to follow | | | | |
| certain safety precautions to avoid asbestos | | | | - The safe way to remove the asbestos vinyl |
| exposure to you and your family during and | | | | tiles and the glue is to wet them with warm |
| after the removal process. | | | | water and popping them up with a floor |
| | | | scraper. |
| Precautions for removing asbestos vinyl tiles | | | | |
| are necessary because exposure to Asbestos | | | | - If the tiles are glued to a layer of |
| dust is dangerous. Asbestos is a natural | | | | underlayment, you can remove large sections |
| fibrous mineral and can break into to tiny | | | | of the tiles and underlayment to reduce the |
| light particles polluting the air especially | | | | amount of asbestos released in the air. |
| when it is dry. Hence care should be taken | | | | |
| for the proper removal of tiles from the | | | | - Specialists in asbestos abatement opine |
| floors. Exposure to asbestos is known to | | | | that it is much safer to remove large chunks |
| cause serious diseases such as asbestosis, | | | | of floor than smaller pieces. |
| respiratory problems and some types of | | | | |
| cancers. | | | | - Keep wetting the removed material with |
| | | | water to prevent release of asbestos fibers. |
| Removal of asbestos vinyl tiles is easier and | | | | |
| safer than the sheeting. Tiles are safer to | | | | - Store and seal all the removed material in |
| remove than the sheeting because the asbestos | | | | containers and seal them with duct tapes. |
| is embedded and held together by a vinyl | | | | |
| resin in tiles. | | | | - Clean the floor and surrounding surface |
| | | | with water. |
| Safety Precautions for Removing Asbestos | | | | |
| Vinyl Tiles: | | | | - Dispose of the protective clothing and |
| | | | removed material in containers with adequate |
| - Keep all the tools and protective clothing | | | | asbestos labeling. |
| in the room before starting the removal | | | | |
| procedure. | | | | - Consult the landfill personnel before |
| | | | disposing of the asbestos containing |
| - Take precautions not to break the tiles | | | | materials. |
| while removing | | | | |