Bitumen floor tiles - do they contain asbestos?

[benjiman]

Hi all,

Refurbing a 60's ex-council ground floor flat. The kitchen and bathroom both have what appears to be bitumen vinyl floor tiles.

Looking for advise if I should be concerned about these containing asbestos.

I have removed some of the tiles. There appears to be some sort of adhesive underneath. Any idea if this could contain asbestos?

Am i safer leaving and tiling over?

 

[^woody^]

These will typically contain a very small amount of chrysotile (least hazardous) in the tile and the bitumen adhesive.

Ventilate and try and limit any breakages. Or leave any that are firmly fixed

 

[benjiman]

Thanks Woody. Will do..cheers!

 

[opps]

When working with those kind of products, misting them with water helps to reduce the risk of the fibres becoming airborne.