Asbestos Vinyl Tile - How To Remove It Yourself

Asbestos vinyl tile does not necessarily need to be removed. If the asbestos vinyl tile is in good condition there is no danger from it, and it might be best to just leave it alone. In order to find out whether you should remove it or not can be done simply by having an asbestos contractor test it for you. Another option for minimizing any danger from asbestos vinyl tile is to install a new floor over the asbestos vinyl tile. If the asbestos vinyl tile is in bad condition, however, the only option might be to remove it.

The most recommended and safest option for removing asbestos vinyl tile is to have a certified asbestos specialist remove the tile. However, as this can be very expensive some homeowners prepare to remove the asbestos vinyl tile themselves.

If you choose to remove the asbestos vinyl tile yourself, there are precautions that need to be taken. You need to wear protective disposable coveralls, disposable rubber gloves, a face mask and respirator with HEPA filter, goggles, and rubber boots or shoes that can be thrown away after the asbestos vinyl tile removal is complete.

Make sure to cover everything except the asbestos vinyl tiles to be removed with 6 mil polyethylene plastic sheeting, including hanging this from doorways so that if dust is released it doesn't leave the work area.

Apply warm water mixed with dish washing detergent to the area of asbestos vinyl tile that is to be removed. The next day you should apply heat to loosen the asbestos vinyl tiles further and pry them up, being careful not to break the tiles.

Make sure to keep the asbestos vinyl tile wet at all times during the removal process. Once it has been removed, the asbestos vinyl tile should be placed into properly labeled asbestos disposal bags. Waste should be double bagged and the bags should be sealed with duct tape.

Use clean disposable rags to wipe up any residue on the floor after asbestos vinyl tile removal. Do not rinse and reuse these, dispose of them with the other waste.

When work is finished, deposit all disposable safety gear in the asbestos disposal bags, as well as the polyethylene plastic sheeting that you used to cover up the rest of the room and any debris on the plastic sheeting. Wash off any tools and reusable gear and dispose of the wastewater in the asbestos disposal bags as well.

Take the asbestos vinyl tiles and the rest of your waste products in their asbestos disposal bags to the designated asbestos disposal site as soon as possible after completing the asbestos vinyl tile removal project.

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