Right now I have that typical 50's 9x9 tile in my basement. Its seen some water damage and is cracking and coming loose in some places. I've decided to remove it and redo the floor. I'm not sure if its asbestos or not, so I'll be having it tested.
What is the best method for removal? I've been using a coal shovel to pop up all the intact, loose pieces. I'm not messing with the rest until I know if its asbestos or not.
The adhesive is black, almost like a thin smear of asphalt.
Will that adhesive need to be removed prior to application of a new floor covering? If so, how?
Now to my options...
I'm laid off right now, so I'm looking to do an inexpensive fix that can later be upgraded. I'm thinking of painting the floor and possibly adding a non slip additive. Later on I want to be able to tile the floor if I decide to do something different.
Will there be problems if I paint now and decide to tile later? Any recommendations on paint?
Thanks for any insight you folks may have, its much appreciated.
What is the best method for removal? I've been using a coal shovel to pop up all the intact, loose pieces. I'm not messing with the rest until I know if its asbestos or not.
The adhesive is black, almost like a thin smear of asphalt.
Will that adhesive need to be removed prior to application of a new floor covering? If so, how?
Now to my options...
I'm laid off right now, so I'm looking to do an inexpensive fix that can later be upgraded. I'm thinking of painting the floor and possibly adding a non slip additive. Later on I want to be able to tile the floor if I decide to do something different.
Will there be problems if I paint now and decide to tile later? Any recommendations on paint?
Thanks for any insight you folks may have, its much appreciated.