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 December 2024
I have used them a few times, once to repair a hole in my living room wall and once to replace the sheet rock and finish the walls in my bathroom remodel. Each time, they were very professional. The work performed was excellent! My living room wall was good as new We can’t even tell there was...
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He is very thorough, He makes sure you are happy with the results. He cares about his customers.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Been with Socket now for a while, happy to support a local company. Last month I called them to set up an on-line login so I could pay my bill that way instead of having to call it in every month. When I tried to do that, the login wouldn't work. I couldn't pay the bill by the due date because...
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Prompt response to request for installation, equipment was explained and tested. Service technician was professional and friendly.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Nice guy but ask for the details ahead of time. He pulled up carpet, pulled back boarding, etc. and spent over an hour to tell me that it would cost at least $250 per test (which would likely need to be done twice) to verify if it was the bad mold. All he could say was that we had a spot of mold...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Both pre and post test went well, both Nemow and City of Columbia personnel showed up as scheduled and advised on rebate processes. What one representative may have been unclear on the other filled in with information on various question I had relating to this job as well as others that I have...
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Reviewed in January 2015
He picked up my carpet that was damaged due to flooding and cleaned it really well. He did a great job, it looked better than when I first bought it. It looks better, feels better, and he even tested it to make sure there would be no molding. He was extremely thorough, he gave me a 15.00 bottle...
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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.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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