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Old floor tiles and black adhesive: what Widnes homeowners and schools should do

Many older floors hide asbestos tiles and adhesive. How to check and what removal involves.

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Old floor tiles and black adhesive: what Widnes homeowners and schools should do

Square thermoplastic or vinyl tiles laid between the 1950s and 1980s, and the black adhesive under them, are common in Widnes homes, schools and offices.

Check before you lift

A single tile and adhesive sample confirms whether asbestos is present. If it is, lifting the tiles without precautions can release fibres.

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Sound tiles can be left and covered with new flooring. If they have to come up, they are lifted under controlled conditions, bagged and disposed of properly.

Related: Asbestos floor tile removal · Single-material asbestos test

Quick answers

Can I lay new flooring over asbestos tiles?
Often yes, if they are sound and fixed. Record it so future work doesn't disturb them unknowingly.
Is the black adhesive dangerous?
Bitumen adhesives can contain asbestos at low levels. Test it before sanding or scraping.
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