Found old floor tiles in your Nicholasville home renovation?
Learn how to identify asbestos floor tiles safely before your project continues.
You're updating your Nicholasville home and discovered old 9x9 or 12x12 floor tiles underneath carpet or newer flooring. Many homes built before 1980 in neighborhoods around Main Street and Nicholasville Road contain asbestos floor tiles and the black mastic adhesive underneath.
Asbestos floor tiles are usually 9x9 or 12x12 inches, often with a speckled pattern or solid colors like beige, gray, or brown. The black tar-like adhesive underneath (called mastic) also contains asbestos. These materials were common in Kentucky homes built from the 1950s through early 1980s because they were durable and fire-resistant.
Testing costs $200-400 for a certified lab analysis. If the tiles test positive, professional removal typically runs $3-7 per square foot depending on your home's layout and the condition of the tiles. Broken or damaged tiles cost more to remove safely because they create more dust and debris.
Stop all work immediately. Do not sand, scrape, or break the tiles. Contact a certified testing lab first, then call Central Insulation Systems Inc. if the results are positive. Licensed contractors use specialized equipment to remove asbestos tiles without releasing dangerous fibers into your home's air. DIY removal is illegal and puts your family at serious health risk.
Once professional removal is complete, you'll have clean subflooring ready for your new materials. The work area will be thoroughly cleaned and air-tested to ensure no asbestos fibers remain. You can continue your renovation project safely.
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Other things people in Nicholasville ask
how much does asbestos removal cost
Asbestos removal cost depends on square footage, material type, and access difficulty. Pipe insulation runs $15-25 per linear foot. Floor tiles cost $5-15 per square foot. Get three licensed quotes and compare line items, not just total price.
can I remove asbestos myself DIY
No. DIY asbestos removal is illegal in most states and extremely dangerous. You need special licenses, containment equipment, and disposal permits. One mistake can contaminate your entire house and put your family at risk.
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Central Insulation Systems handles asbestos floor tile and mastic removal in Nicholasville and the area around it.