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Can you put carpet over Asbestos Tile?

Just moved into a new rental and the house has suspected asbestos tile. The landlord offered to put carpet over the tile, but hasn’t offered to test The Asbestos. Also, this tile is chipped all over the place and coming/breaking up in many spots. Can you simply put carpet over broken up asbestos tile? It seems like fibers can make their way through the carpet, especially if you use a vacuum.

thanks

Asbestos Containing materials (ACM) in the form of floor tiles are considered by the EPA and in most jurisdictions to be a non friable asbestos. Hence, the material will not release asbestos fibers through hand pressure. For the most part tiles are not considered a problem unless you plan to grind or saw them. In your situation the asbestos risk potential is low and will be lower through carpeting.

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3 Responses to “All Asbestos”

  1. Erica Tavana Says:
    May 10th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

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  2. Malena Veeder Says:
    May 14th, 2010 at 6:00 pm

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  3. Elwood Ary Says:
    May 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 am

    My dad and uncle both had it. My dad made it about 2 3/4 years, and my uncle made it 9 months. I’m not sure what the different lengths of the stages were, but it is a very aggressive form of cancer.

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