tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519612036484522249.post8580440737031114083..comments2023-09-29T00:48:03.240-07:00Comments on Mid-Century Midwest: It puts the lotion on its skin!nickarmadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800334075532515276noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519612036484522249.post-10022435998028431202011-10-08T19:39:20.008-07:002011-10-08T19:39:20.008-07:00I'll certainly look into having a professional...I'll certainly look into having a professional remove the tiles if it comes to that. From what I understand, Dana is correct in that the tiles can be safely "encapsulated" and that they are generally safe unless they become friable. Maybe we can epoxy over them? I'll look into it.<br /><br />Mr. Mod, sounds like you've had experience with this nasty stuff. If so, did you have yours removed?nickarmadillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800334075532515276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519612036484522249.post-18000024694807856722011-10-08T12:44:30.947-07:002011-10-08T12:44:30.947-07:00In Texas the floor companies have to know how old ...In Texas the floor companies have to know how old your house is before they'll do a tear-out. If it was built before 1980, they lay the new floor over it, rather than remove it. I was told by a flooring company that asbestos tile is harmless as long as it's not disturbed. It only releases asbestos fibers when it's being demolished.<br /><br />I agree with Mr. Modtomic. If you are dead set on having it taken out, hire someone to do it. There are so many federal and state laws regarding asbestos removal that you're bound to be breaking one of them if you try to do it yourself.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519612036484522249.post-43400351960134613972011-10-07T21:43:31.204-07:002011-10-07T21:43:31.204-07:00Seriously - Don't remove the asbestos tiles yo...Seriously - Don't remove the asbestos tiles yourself. There are companies who specialize in this for a reason. There is a reason it isn't cheap. Cancer is not worth saving a few bucks today. I tried to start a conversation about just Cleaning and Sealing asbestos tiles with Pam on Retro Reno. and she wouldn't even begin to allow it on her blog. Liability concerns I think. Have a great weekend!Mr. Modtomichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804031065414619749noreply@blogger.com