How do you encapsulate asbestos tiles?

Perfect Primer Products. Don't remove asbestos tiles, but safely encapsulate them using products such as PerfectPrimer or PerfectPaint. These products allow you to safely seal, prime, and paint asbestos black mastic tiles. These products allow you to safely seal, prime, and paint asbestos black mastic tiles.
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Can you just cover up asbestos tile?

Tom Silva replies: The advice you received is correct: The best way to deal with old asbestos floor tiles is to cover them up. That's enough to prevent the damage and wear that can release fibers into the air; no sealer is needed. Carpeting and a suitable pad will do the trick.
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What do you seal asbestos tile with?

PerfectPrimer and PerfectPaint can be used on concrete floors as well as other types of flooring. Both of these products can be used to seal and prime asbestos black mastic tile. Once you coat your flooring with these products, you can install new flooring or carpeting on top of it.
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Can you cover asbestos tile with tile?

You can tile directly over asbestos with new tile, including ceramic tile. Take care to choose a tile whose thickness is not going to create a problem, and choose a tile that is rated for floor use. Use a Portland cement-based adhesive to adhere the new tiles to the old.
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Can you pour epoxy over asbestos tile?

The quick answer is–no. But wait. You can if you take certain steps. Epoxy itself isn't an adequate sealer for black mastic, but you can certainly seal asbestos black mastic rather than removing Asbestos Black Mastic.
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Can asbestos floor tiles be sealed?

Encapsulation with a sealant is probably the easiest way to go. Purchase a good sealant that is made for vinyl flooring as asbestos tile is a type of vinyl flooring material. Make sure that you have a full face respirator, gloves and any other recommended personal protective equipment.
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Can you use self leveling concrete over asbestos tile?

The self-leveling concrete can be applied to various thicknesses and will dry as a smooth topcoat over the primed tiles. Once cured, the underlying tiles will be fully encapsulated and not at risk of crumbling with age. There is no danger for asbestos exposure now, unless the floor is drilled or cut into.
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Should you buy a house with asbestos tiles?

The bottom line is this: home buyers should be aware of asbestos in the homes they are thinking about buying, but they should not pass on a house because it contains asbestos products. As long as the asbestos is not damaged or is handled by a professional, you should not have to worry about toxic asbestos exposure.
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Is it safe to cover up asbestos?

The U.S. EPA suggests that if you opt not to have asbestos materials removed, you should seal or cover them. Sealing includes using specially created products that are designed to coat an asbestos product and bind the fibers together permanently.
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How do you seal asbestos?

Sealing (encapsulation) involves treating the material with a sealant that either binds the asbestos fibers together or coats the material so fibers are not released. Pipe, furnace and boiler insulation can sometimes be repaired this way. This should be done only by a professional trained to handle asbestos safely.
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How do you encapsulate asbestos floor adhesive?

Perfect Primer Products. Don't remove asbestos tiles, but safely encapsulate them using products such as PerfectPrimer or PerfectPaint. These products allow you to safely seal, prime, and paint asbestos black mastic tiles. These products allow you to safely seal, prime, and paint asbestos black mastic tiles.
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Can you put hardwood over asbestos tile?

Although solid hardwood flooring cannot be installed over asbestos tiles because of the impossibility to glue or nail it down, installing floating engineered floor is a feasible option which will work just fine. Floating floors do not need any fasteners, which leaves the problematic tiles undisturbed.
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Do you have to disclose asbestos when selling a house?

Yes. You are legally required to disclose the presence of any asbestos that you know about in your house or flat, and if you hide this information from a buyer, you could face legal action in the future.
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Can you get a mortgage on a house with asbestos?

Will a bank finance a house with asbestos? The short answer: It depends. It may become an issue for government-backed loans with strict minimum property standards. In particular, if the asbestos could pose a health hazard to the homeowner.
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How long are you liable after selling a house?

Statutes of limitations are typically two to 10 years after closing. Lawsuits may be filed in small claims court relatively quickly and inexpensively, and without an attorney.
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Is all 9x9 tile asbestos?

Are all 9×9 tiles asbestos? As Dr. Riegel likes to say, “9×9 is 99% of the time asbestos!” Asbestos is extremely common in 9×9 floor tiles.
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Can I paint over asbestos floor tiles?

Painting over asbestos tile is a safe way to cover up the material and seal in the asbestos as long as the tile is still intact. Damage to the asbestos tile may require a professional to safely remove the material. You can also use other materials to cover up the asbestos flooring.
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How do you handle asbestos floor tiles?

Use a hammer and putty knife to work under the edges of the tile and pop it loose. Once the first tile is removed, work the putty knife at a 45 degree angle to gently pop the remaining tiles loose. Avoid breaking tiles during removal to keep asbestos from getting into the air.
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Can kilz cover asbestos?

Experts say that high-quality Kilz products can seal the surfaces. Nonetheless, if you buy products for asbestos encapsulation or other similar purposes, you must check if the products are EPA-approved or not. Many of the floor glue mastic removers and dissolvers are not EPA-approved.
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What flooring can go over asbestos?

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New vinyl, laminate flooring, hardwood, engineered floating flooring, and carpeting can all be successfully installed over asbestos tiles. Even ceramic, slate, and stone tiles can be installed on top, as long as a fiber-cement backer is installed first.
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Can you put carpet tiles over asbestos tiles?

You can carpet over asbestos floor tiles if they're undamaged. In tile form, the dangerous fibers are contained and aren't toxic to be around. You can add carpet over the top to cover this, if it's glued down, not nailed. But if the tile is crumbling or shows signs of damage, it will need to be removed.
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