TILE / FLOORING
Choose from the categories below to see examples and information about these forms of Asbestos.

TILE / FLOORING
Floor tile that contains asbestos is referred to as Vinyl Asbestos Tile, or VAT. The most common size is 9 inch x 9 inch tile, although we do see 12 inch x 12 inch tile that also contains asbestos. Tile that is in good condition is recommended to be left alone. One of the most common reasons for removing VAT is that is has become loose or broken due to a flood or repeated moisture exposure. This can make the tile more prone to break or crack from normal traffic, causing a fiber release. Most people choose not to install a new flooring material over VAT because the floor tile may loosen over time, causing the new material to “buckle” or crack. It’s always best to install flooring on a “permanent” substrate.
In addition to the floor tiles containing asbestos, the glue or “mastic” used to adhere the tiles to the substrate may also contain asbestos. Since this material is very unlikely to release fibers, (unless you are going to drill, break, sand, grind etc.) some of our customers have chosen to keep the mastic in place.
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TYPICAL 9" X 9" VAT

TYPICAL 9" X 9" VAT

BROKEN 9" X 9" VAT WITH ACM BLACK MASTIC

CARPETED FOYER COVERING 9" X 9" VAT AND ACM MASTIC

BROKEN 9" X 9" VAT WITH ACM BLACK MASTIC

9" X 9" VAT PULLING UP WITH CARPET

FOYER AFTER ACM MASTIC REMOVAL
FOYER AFTER VAT REMOVAL

FOYER AFTER ACM MASTIC REMOVAL

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

SAMPLE VAT

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VINYL ASBESTOS TILE (VAT) SAMPLE PALATE

KENTILE VAT BOX

SAMPLE VAT

SAMPLE VAT

9" X 9" AND 12" X 12" VAT SAMPLES

TYPICAL 9" X 9" VAT

12" X 12" VAT WITH BLACK ACM MASTIC

12" X 12" VAT WITH BLACK ACM MASTIC

12" X 12" VAT WITH BLACK ACM MASTIC

12" X 12" SELF-ADHERING VAT

9" X 9" TILE HIDDEN UNDER ELEVATED FLOOR


REMAINING ACM PAPER AFTER REMOVAL OF ACM VINYL SHEET
REMAINING ACM PAPER AFTER REMOVAL OF ACM VINYL SHEET

MULTIPLE LAYERS OF ACM FLOORING

MULTIPLE LAYERS OF ACM FLOORING

ACM PAPER UNDER WOOD FLOOR

TYPICAL 9" X 9" VAT

ACM PIPE INSULATION HIDDEN ABOVE GRID CEILING

9" X 9" VAT AFTER CARPET REMOVAL


9" X 9" VAT UNDER CARPET
SEVERELY DAMAGED VAT (RESULT OF FLOODING)

ACM SHEET VINYL (LINOLEUM)

ACM TILE OVER ACM TILE OVER BLACK ACM MASTIC

VAT OVER VAT OVER BLACK ACM MASTIC
