Asbestos Floor Tiles
Reddish Vale has been safely removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) like asbestos floor tiles for over 30 years, all across the UK.
- ARCA & ACAD accredited.
- Family-run business.
- Covering the UK.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) license holders for asbestos removal since 1985.
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Asbestos floor tiles were popular flooring solutions for both domestic and commercial properties in the UK
About Asbestos Floor Tiles
Due to their well-known heat-resistant properties, asbestos tiles were a common type of asbestos reinforced composite used for flooring in homes, businesses and other buildings, particularly around the 1970s and before. There are several types of flooring tiles which contained asbestos, including:
- Vinyl flooring
- Vinyl sheet flooring
- Linoleum flooring
- Laminate flooring
Not only do the tiles themselves pose the threat of asbestos exposure, but it was also extremely common for the tiling adhesives to be asbestos-containing. For example, black bitumen adhesives were widely-used when installing flooring, so it’s vital to recognise when the tiles and products in your older home may be a health and safety hazard when disrupted.
How Dangerous Are Asbestos Floor Tiles?
Similar to all ACMs, like AIB for example, the asbestos within the floor tiles or sealants can pose serious and long-lasting health risks to those who may disturb them. This is especially important if refurbishment works are due to take place within your older property. For commercial properties and public sector buildings, it is especially essential for dutyholders to be aware of the dangers posed by asbestos tiles.
Property owners may not even be aware of the presence of asbestos tiles in their space, especially if they have been hidden by screed and newer floor coverings laid on top of the tiles. This is why it is important to have licensed asbestos contractors brought to your property to inspect, remediate or remove the ACMs compliantly, before the asbestos fibres are unknowingly disturbed or exposed to those in the vicinity.
Asbestos Floor Tile Removal
If you’re considering refurbishment or demolition works to your domestic or commercial property, it is key that you consider the age of your building and the likelihood that you will be disrupting asbestos tiles currently in situ.
There is no one distinct look for asbestos floor tiles; for example, many tiles which have a felt or glue backing could contain asbestos fibres, but this would be hard to examine without lifting the tiles first.
To keep building users protected from inhaling asbestos fibres, training and competent contractors are necessary to compliantly remove any existing asbestos floor tiles present in your property.
Get Your Free Quote!
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote if you think you have asbestos tiles (or any other ACMS, such as ceiling tiles, asbestos pipe lagging or AIB for example) which need removing. We can provide you with impartial advice on how to best proceed with any ACMs present within your property, followed by a competitive quote should you decide to take action.
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