Old floor tiles in your Elizabethtown home might be asbestos
Here's how to identify asbestos floor tiles safely and what to do if you find them in your home.
You started pulling up old flooring in your Elizabethtown home and found 9x9 inch tiles underneath. Many homes built before 1980 along US Route 31W and near Freeman Lake Park have these tiles. You stopped work because you heard they might contain asbestos.
Asbestos floor tiles are usually 9x9 inches or 12x12 inches and feel dense and brittle. They often have a marbled pattern or solid colors like gray, green, or brown. The black mastic (glue) underneath almost always contains asbestos if the house was built before 1980. You cannot tell for sure just by looking.
Testing costs around $200-400 for a few samples. If the tiles test positive, professional removal typically runs $3-7 per square foot depending on the room size and how much furniture needs moving. Larger areas in older Elizabethtown homes near the historic district often cost less per square foot.
Stop all work immediately. Do not break, sand, or scrape the tiles. Contact a certified lab for testing first. If they contain asbestos, you need a licensed contractor. Central Insulation Systems Inc. handles testing and removal throughout Hardin County. DIY removal is illegal and puts your family at risk.
Once properly removed, you can install any new flooring you want. The asbestos is gone permanently and safely. Your home is ready for whatever renovation plans you had in mind.
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Other things people in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown and the area around it.