Hello, I've read as much as I can on this forum in regards to this subject. (asbestos, cutback) Thanks for your time and my apologies for the long post. I wanted to provide as much relevant information as possible.
House built in 1947, concrete subfloor.
I had 13 samples tested for asbestos. Five came back positive ranging from 10-15% fiber content. All five are vinyl flooring (sheet/tile). I haven't had tested a green 9"x9" tile on the floor, but took the sample and it looks to be cutback and from the size and brittleness of the tile I'm assuming its a Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT) or Asphalt Tile.
Attached is the floor plan I'm working with and I have the highlighted the flooring areas with the asbestos.
I've had a company estimate $7,150 for removal. This involves pre-removal inspection/validation, 450 sqft of removal, and post-removal inspection/validation by a third party. I've spent $270 on testing.
I've looked at rule 1403 and it says that the homeowner is exempt if they choose to remove the asbestos containing material (ACM) themselves without hiring anyone else. 1) Does this exemption apply only to removal or also the following renovation?
I''ll be installing a porcelain tile and a floating laminate wood floor throughout the house. The house is approximately 860 sq.ft. No central HVAC, I have 2 wall heaters.
The current floor in the kitchen is 4 layers: some type of adhesive, some kind of backer board, vinyl sheet flooring, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Oi8EQvhWafuUi6_6CaBZeYML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The current floor in the dining area is 4 layers: Some type of adhesive, some kind of backer board, vinyl tile, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wKHMT8wpKzkCz-I80w6SRYML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The living room has 3 layers: Cutback adhesive, vinyl floor tile, Vinyl Stick on Tile. It used to have carpet.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5xkkOA8A0FsozOf2luuiDoML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The den has 2 layers: adhesive, vinyl sheet flooring, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z_cGb9R0Cyjr8x2fyotqY4ML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
From the threads I've read, it is relatively safe with proper precautions to remove the vinyl flooring and vinyl tile containing asbestos myself. I've located a hazardous waste collection facility in my area that accepts hazardous waste material from residents of the county. 2) Do I need to follow the labeling requirements in 1403 when bagging the ACM that is being removed? It calls for "3 sets" of labels.
Planned precautions:
- Tyvek Coveralls
- Gloves/Safety Goggles
- $30 resperator
- Misting Spray Bottle
- Disposable Mops & Rags
- Heavy Duty Trash Bags
3) Do I need to HEPA vaccum or will the wet mopping suffice with the same water/detergent blend?
4) I plan on wet scraping the "cut back" as best as I can. Would the product Bean-e-Doo be a recommended product to use or just make do without it?
5) After removing the ACM and cut back, what are the options for installing the porcelain tile over the cutback? I've read, you could tile directly over cutback, use jiffset with latex additive, or feather finish, or self leveling compound.
Planned Flooring Layers:
-Porcelain Tile
-Modified Thinset (UltraFlex 2? Ultraflex 3? Other?)
-CutBack
-Concrete SubFloor
6) Should I use a modified thin set to install ditra and then an unmodified thinset to install the porcelain tile on top of the ditra? Is ditra recommended for this installation?
7) What should I use to remove the left over adhesive from the Vinyl stick on tiles? Would water/detergent be sufficient?
8) Would it be relatively safe to walk over the remaining cutback until the following weekend, when I'll have time to install the flooring?
Thanks for your time.
House built in 1947, concrete subfloor.
I had 13 samples tested for asbestos. Five came back positive ranging from 10-15% fiber content. All five are vinyl flooring (sheet/tile). I haven't had tested a green 9"x9" tile on the floor, but took the sample and it looks to be cutback and from the size and brittleness of the tile I'm assuming its a Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT) or Asphalt Tile.
Attached is the floor plan I'm working with and I have the highlighted the flooring areas with the asbestos.
I've had a company estimate $7,150 for removal. This involves pre-removal inspection/validation, 450 sqft of removal, and post-removal inspection/validation by a third party. I've spent $270 on testing.
I've looked at rule 1403 and it says that the homeowner is exempt if they choose to remove the asbestos containing material (ACM) themselves without hiring anyone else. 1) Does this exemption apply only to removal or also the following renovation?
I''ll be installing a porcelain tile and a floating laminate wood floor throughout the house. The house is approximately 860 sq.ft. No central HVAC, I have 2 wall heaters.
The current floor in the kitchen is 4 layers: some type of adhesive, some kind of backer board, vinyl sheet flooring, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Oi8EQvhWafuUi6_6CaBZeYML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The current floor in the dining area is 4 layers: Some type of adhesive, some kind of backer board, vinyl tile, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wKHMT8wpKzkCz-I80w6SRYML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The living room has 3 layers: Cutback adhesive, vinyl floor tile, Vinyl Stick on Tile. It used to have carpet.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5xkkOA8A0FsozOf2luuiDoML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
The den has 2 layers: adhesive, vinyl sheet flooring, Vinyl Stick on Tile.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z_cGb9R0Cyjr8x2fyotqY4ML054AMz4C553jaq_34VQ?feat=directlink
From the threads I've read, it is relatively safe with proper precautions to remove the vinyl flooring and vinyl tile containing asbestos myself. I've located a hazardous waste collection facility in my area that accepts hazardous waste material from residents of the county. 2) Do I need to follow the labeling requirements in 1403 when bagging the ACM that is being removed? It calls for "3 sets" of labels.
Planned precautions:
- Tyvek Coveralls
- Gloves/Safety Goggles
- $30 resperator
- Misting Spray Bottle
- Disposable Mops & Rags
- Heavy Duty Trash Bags
3) Do I need to HEPA vaccum or will the wet mopping suffice with the same water/detergent blend?
4) I plan on wet scraping the "cut back" as best as I can. Would the product Bean-e-Doo be a recommended product to use or just make do without it?
5) After removing the ACM and cut back, what are the options for installing the porcelain tile over the cutback? I've read, you could tile directly over cutback, use jiffset with latex additive, or feather finish, or self leveling compound.
Planned Flooring Layers:
-Porcelain Tile
-Modified Thinset (UltraFlex 2? Ultraflex 3? Other?)
-CutBack
-Concrete SubFloor
6) Should I use a modified thin set to install ditra and then an unmodified thinset to install the porcelain tile on top of the ditra? Is ditra recommended for this installation?
7) What should I use to remove the left over adhesive from the Vinyl stick on tiles? Would water/detergent be sufficient?
8) Would it be relatively safe to walk over the remaining cutback until the following weekend, when I'll have time to install the flooring?
Thanks for your time.