Floor Tile Asbestos Removal

Older vinyl floor tiles and the black glue holding them down often contain asbestos. We handle Floor Tile Asbestos Removal using safe liquids to melt the glue instead of grinding it. This means no toxic dust in your home, leaving you with a perfectly clean floor ready for new tiles or timber.

Our Safe Removal Process

Step 01

Room Isolation

Older vinyl tiles are often stuck down with black asbestos glue. Before we start removing them, we completely seal off the room from the rest of your house. We tape heavy plastic over the doorways and carefully seal up all the air vents to ensure that any dust created during the removal process stays strictly contained within the work area.

Step 02

Melting the Glue

Trying to sand or grind off old black asbestos glue is incredibly dangerous. Instead, we use highly effective, low-odor liquid solvents to safely soften the old vinyl tiles and melt the hardened black glue underneath. This chemical approach completely avoids the need for dangerous mechanical grinding, keeping your indoor air safe.

Step 03

Gentle Scraping

Once the solvent has done its job, our technicians — wearing full protective gear — use manual scrapers to gently lift the wet tiles and the melted glue off the floor. Because everything is kept soaking wet throughout the entire process, the asbestos cannot turn into dangerous, breathable dust.

Step 04

Floor Scrub

After the bulk of the tiles and glue are gone, we scrub the concrete or timber subfloor until it is absolutely spotless. We then vacuum the entire floor with specialized HEPA vacuums and apply a safe sealant. This leaves you with a perfectly clean, hazard-free subfloor that is completely ready for your new flooring to be laid down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the black glue under my old tiles dangerous?

Yes, that black glue (often called mastic) was regularly made with asbestos back in the day. Trying to sand or grind it off is very dangerous and creates toxic dust.

Do you grind the concrete to get the glue off?

Absolutely not. Grinding creates dangerous dust. We use special safe liquids to melt the glue and gently scrape it off, keeping your air completely clean.

Do I get an official safety certificate?

Yes! When we finish the job, an independent safety expert will check the work area. Once they approve it, you will get a formal Asbestos Clearance Certificate. This gives you total peace of mind and proves to anyone that your property is completely safe.

How much does it cost to remove asbestos?

The cost depends on what kind of asbestos you have, how much there is, and how hard it is to reach. We always provide a completely free, easy-to-understand quote with zero hidden fees so you know exactly what to expect.