Found old floor tiles in your Ashland home? Here's how to tell if they're asbestos
Stop work immediately. Get the facts about identifying asbestos floor tiles before you risk your family's health.
You're renovating your Ashland home and discovered old floor tiles underneath the carpet. Many homes built before 1980 in the Central Park and downtown neighborhoods contain asbestos tiles. You stopped work because you're not sure if it's safe to remove them yourself.
Asbestos floor tiles are usually 9x9 or 12x12 inches and feel dense and brittle. They were common in Kentucky homes built before 1980. The tiles often have a marbled or speckled pattern and may be covered with black mastic adhesive that also contains asbestos. You cannot identify asbestos by looking at the tiles.
Testing costs $200-400 for a certified lab analysis. Professional removal typically runs $5-15 per square foot depending on the size of your project and how much mastic needs removal. Homes near Central Park with multiple rooms of tile will cost more than a single bathroom.
Stop all work immediately. Do not sand, scrape, or break the tiles. Contact a certified lab to test a sample first. If the tiles test positive for asbestos, hire a licensed contractor like Central Insulation Systems Inc. DIY removal is illegal in Kentucky and puts your family at serious health risk.
Once professional removal is complete, you'll have a safe, clean subfloor ready for new flooring. Your family can move forward with the renovation knowing the asbestos hazard is gone for good.
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Other things people in Ashland ask
how much does asbestos removal cost
Asbestos removal cost depends on square footage, material type, and access difficulty. Pipe insulation runs $15-25 per linear foot. Floor tiles cost $5-15 per square foot. Get three licensed quotes and compare line items, not just total price.
can I remove asbestos myself DIY
No. DIY asbestos removal is illegal in most states and extremely dangerous. You need special licenses, containment equipment, and disposal permits. One mistake can contaminate your entire house and put your family at risk.
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Central Insulation Systems handles asbestos floor tile and mastic removal in Ashland and the area around it.