Found old floor tiles in your Hamilton home renovation?
Before you remove another tile, find out if it contains asbestos. Here's how to identify and handle asbestos floor tiles safely.
You're renovating your Hamilton home and discovered old 9x9 or 12x12 floor tiles underneath carpet or newer flooring. Many homes built before 1980 in neighborhoods like Downtown Hamilton and Taft Plaza contain asbestos floor tiles and the black mastic adhesive underneath.
Floor tiles installed before 1980 often contain asbestos, especially 9x9 inch vinyl tiles and their black tar-like adhesive called mastic. These tiles were popular in Hamilton homes because they were durable and cheap. You can't tell by looking - asbestos tiles look identical to non-asbestos ones.
Testing costs $200-400 per sample through a certified lab. Removal ranges from $3-7 per square foot depending on tile condition and room access. Broken or damaged tiles cost more because they release more fibers. The black mastic adhesive almost always contains asbestos in pre-1980 installations.
Stop all work immediately. Do not sand, scrape, or break the tiles - this releases dangerous fibers into your home's air. Collect a small sample wearing gloves and send it to an EPA-approved lab for testing. If it tests positive, Central Insulation Systems Inc. can safely remove the tiles and mastic using proper containment and disposal methods.
Once professionally removed, you'll have clean subfloors ready for new flooring installation. Your family won't be exposed to asbestos fibers, and your renovation can continue safely without health risks or legal issues.
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Other things people in Hamilton 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 Hamilton and the area around it.