After removing asbestos tiles, what type of sealer should I use on concrete if I’m gonna glue hardwood down?
By admin on Oct 5, 2009 in Maintenance & Repairs
jenniferschickel asked:
We want to make sure we seal in any of the remaining asbestos dust – but we’d also like it to be a water proofer so we can glue down hardwood floor a few weeks later. We’re getting the masks, and we’re putting plastic in the doorways and making sure we’re safe while removing it – we just want to be prepared w/ the right kind of sealer and I’m not sure what kind to get. Brand names anyone?
we have not removed the asbestos yet.. we’re planning the job before we start! We’d like the sealer to lock in the remaining asbestos fibers and also water proof the concrete for hardwood flooring glue down installation afterwards. we are in the humid south!
We have not removed any of the tiles yet, we are planning the job before we start! We are in the humid south.
We want to make sure we seal in any of the remaining asbestos dust – but we’d also like it to be a water proofer so we can glue down hardwood floor a few weeks later. We’re getting the masks, and we’re putting plastic in the doorways and making sure we’re safe while removing it – we just want to be prepared w/ the right kind of sealer and I’m not sure what kind to get. Brand names anyone?
we have not removed the asbestos yet.. we’re planning the job before we start! We’d like the sealer to lock in the remaining asbestos fibers and also water proof the concrete for hardwood flooring glue down installation afterwards. we are in the humid south!
We have not removed any of the tiles yet, we are planning the job before we start! We are in the humid south.
On Oct 8, 2009, McLovin said:
dude…. if you don’t know the answer to that already, you shouldn’t have been allowed anywhere near asbestos.
On Oct 9, 2009, Steven W said:
what is your geographical region? some sealers are for damp climates and others are for dry. you can always ask the folks at lowes or home deport near you, as they are familiar with your environment.
On Oct 11, 2009, Tara said:
I would suggest you speak with a flooring specialist regarding any type of sealant on concrete before glue. I work at a store that sells flooring and installs. Since I don’t deal with the installation process at all, I don’t want to give you absolute advice on my own. However, I will tell you that we are doing a job in a large church addition with a large area of ceramic tile. The church had already used a sealant on the concrete which they had to have removed because the adhesive would not stick to the sealant. I understand your concern of sealing off asbestos dust. But, most adhesives will not adhere to sealants. Please check with a professional installer before using a sealant. Go to a flooring store, not a typical builder center. Builder centers normally contract out their installations and may not have the expert advice you need.
On Oct 14, 2009, Bricky Local 9 PA said:
i might be wrong but i would leave the tiles and put down plastic then furrowing strips and then my hardwood flooring…save a lot of mess and will leave the asbestos tiles in the safest state…i dont think you can remove the asbestos material yourself so you may want to check into that…
On Oct 17, 2009, cowboydoc said:
This may be something you do down South but, I have never put a floor down except Lino or ceramic onto the bare cement floor.
I just laid mine and I put down cement board 1/4 inch, glued and then the hardwood. I had to use level set in a few places too.
It is strange but, I worked with asbestos for many years, about 21, along with about 35 co workers in all phases of building and tearing down, construction. I know of no one that had any problems.
I’m not saying it’s safe, I’m just saying that I and all my friends think this has been very over rated, maybe we’re wrong.