Well the wife and I decided to pull up some carpet that we were told had concrete underneath. Turned out it was not concrete but vinyl tile. We pulled about 1/4 of the carpet up when she realized that the tile looked to be asbestos vinyl tile. So that put a hold on our project.
Went to Home Depot to see about an asbestos testing kit, didn't have any. We assume it does. House built 1959.
Wouldn't be so bad if they were intact, but the crumbled ones are the ones that bother me. We have been walking on this for about 6 years. Is this something to worry about? Dust from the crumbled pieces coming up from the carpet over time?
Also, anybody ever dealt with this and what is the best thing to do? I know I can get a professional in here, but that could be $$$. The room is about 256 square feet. Should I just suit up, seal up and get the appropriate equipment and go to town myself.
I hate to do this now as I have (had) plans this weekend already and football season kicking off next week.
I'm also the guy that post about concrete staining as well.
What do you guys think?
TIA
Went to Home Depot to see about an asbestos testing kit, didn't have any. We assume it does. House built 1959.
Wouldn't be so bad if they were intact, but the crumbled ones are the ones that bother me. We have been walking on this for about 6 years. Is this something to worry about? Dust from the crumbled pieces coming up from the carpet over time?
Also, anybody ever dealt with this and what is the best thing to do? I know I can get a professional in here, but that could be $$$. The room is about 256 square feet. Should I just suit up, seal up and get the appropriate equipment and go to town myself.
I hate to do this now as I have (had) plans this weekend already and football season kicking off next week.
I'm also the guy that post about concrete staining as well.
What do you guys think?
TIA