Comments on: Is it safe to remove asbestos flooring tiles yourself? How dangerous is it?

By: stephen s

stephen s — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:44:22 +0000

Exposure to asbestos over time can be harmful. Truth is, this is not really a DIY project. If you can afford it, get a professional to come and do it for you. It’s not an easy task to remover the tiles and if you have kids running around the house, dont subject them to the dust. Like I said, It wont kill you immediately, it is not like breathing cyanide, but why risk it if there are companies that specialize it it.

By: sglmom

sglmom — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:43:11 +0000

Get professional help and be out of there while the asbestos is being removed — because this stuff does cause lung damage and leads to serious lung diseases, including cancer.

By: lefftylucy

lefftylucy — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:13:48 +0000

my son does that for a living and he is dressed in a suit and mask and other precautions. don’t remove it yourself, you could also allow those fibers in the air doing it yourself.once that stuff is in your lungs you can’t get rid of it. it is like inhaleing glass fibers.

By: Queevil

Queevil — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:23:33 +0000

Give spadesboffin 10 points for the best answer. It’s very dangerous. Even if you removed it safely you still have to dispose of it safely per EPA regulations. THIS STUFF KILLED MY GRANDFATHER AND HIS BROTHER. THEY BOTH DIED HORRIBLE DEATHS. There are companies who do professional asbestos abatement.

By: Goblin g

Goblin g — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:35:36 +0000

Please, please, please – DO NOT removed the asbestos yourself. You will need to have professionals come in, who will be wearing protective suits. Yourself and your Family and your Pets must vacate the house while this is being done.

Asbestos is VERY DANGEROUS. Please don’t put Yourself in harm’s way.

Have a lovely rest of the night. By the way, I too have hardwood floors – they’re beautiful – enjoy them.

By: Sowhat

Sowhat — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:56:03 +0000

VERY, VERY! Abestostitis is incurable

By: MyOtherNewName

MyOtherNewName — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:47:46 +0000

I removed it for 15 years before they said it was bad, I always used a regular mask with filters bought at homeDepot. I’m still kicking with no problems. The tile isnt like other products that contain asbestos. Not as much dust, Keep the house doors open and get it up. Before the guys in white suits, we used to smoke this stuff I thnk. lol

By: byderule

byderule — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:23:38 +0000

very dangerous

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:53:13 +0000

Do NOT do this yourself. Better to just bury it under the hardwood, after applying a sealant.

By: Philip W

Philip W — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:35:54 +0000

You can do it, but you must be careful. The trick is to not make the asbestos airborne, so do not break up the tile. As long as it stays imbedded you are fine, however I would still take the precaution of wearing a good quality mask.

I am not a professional, so do not take this opinion as such…I was given the same advise and had seen some pamphlets to the same effect.