How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Yes he tested and the test was negative! No work was needed. He was on time to my appointment and gave me the exact date he would have the results.
Budget Abatement
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Reviewed in September 2025
I hired Kevin to test for asbestos after a leak in my daughter?s condo. He came fairly quickly and took a single sample to test. He said we?d have the results the either the next day or two days after. We never got the results and he was MIA. Wouldn?t return my emails or texts. Horrible...
All Clean Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Jolly immediately answered my call and came out within 30 minutes to look at my leaking boiler. He diagnosed that the tank had ruptured and had created unequal pressure which was cause a leak. He didn't have the part, but called first thing the next morning with the part and a quote for the...
Service Right, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
They were prompt and professional. The test results came back very quickly. They communicated with us throughout the tests. They adhered to COVID policies. Very courteous and respectful
Air Quality Experts - Mold Inspection and Testing
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Reviewed in June 2017
Neal was quick to respond and schedule a time to come to my house. He took test sample and had the results back to me very quickly. His pricing was very reasonable as well.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in April 2015
We had been away and returned to find an alarming, musty smell in the house. After several days we were able to narrow the source to a basement stairwell and, though we could not see any problem, we suspected mold. We hired Jeff May because he inspects and diagnoses but does not do remediation...
May Indoor Air Investigation LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
The tester showed up on time and the test took about as long as predicted (about 1 hour). The results came back showing a small amount of mold, so we performed a minor remediation. The remediation crew was very prompt & professional and they cleaned up completely when they were done, so...
PowerBees Incorporated
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Reviewed in October 2013
The inspector (Ben) was great and informative during the initial testing. Thorough inspection of house (inside and out) along with what the reporting process with the city and state would entail. We had our interior de-leading done. They were there "ASAP" to complete the inspection of that...
ASAP Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
T flow came (same day as my initial call) to my condo to replace beeswax seal under my toilet, since my downstairs neighbor was complaining about water on his ceiling. T Flow found a mess - the toilet flange seemed to be missing, but was later discovered under some cement laid as base for my...
T-Flow Inc. Plumbing Heating Gas Fitting
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Reviewed in April 2012
Homequest Consultants did a home inspection and radon test for us. It was a generally positive experience. The staff was very thorough, she was very knowledgeable and found issues that were not easy to discern. The price was a bit high.
Homequest Consultants
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If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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