ᐅ Identifying Adhesives Containing Asbestos – Any Experiences?

Created on: 2 Sep 2023 13:14
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TheRok90
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TheRok90
2 Sep 2023 13:14
Hello, I’m currently tearing down my kitchen. Is it possible to identify asbestos-containing tiles and PVC adhesive? I’m posting pictures of the tile adhesive on the wall and the PVC adhesive. I have absolutely no knowledge about this. I would appreciate it if you could share your experience to help me out.


Close-up of a black burnt surface with parallel grooves and cracks.

Close-up of a rough concrete surface with trowel marks and crumbling tile edge.

Corner of a plastered wall with peeling paint and rough concrete surface.
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ypg
2 Sep 2023 13:26
TheRok90 schrieb:

Is it possible to identify asbestos-containing tiles and PVC adhesive?

No. How old is the adhesive?
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TheRok90
2 Sep 2023 13:36
ypg schrieb:

No. How old is the adhesive?
ypg schrieb:

No. How old is the adhesive?
The house was built in 1932. It underwent a major renovation in 1976 (plumbing and electrical systems). I’m not sure about the age of the kitchen and the flooring. The kitchen is probably from around 1990/2000, but the flooring – no idea.


Kitchen with white cabinets, wooden ceiling, central dining table with magazines, microwave, and radio


Kitchen area with white base cabinets, coffee machine, wooden door with glass, shelves on patterned wallpaper.
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ypg
2 Sep 2023 14:20
To be absolutely sure, a sample is taken and sent to an independent laboratory for testing, where an asbestos analysis is performed.
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Cronos86
3 Sep 2023 07:55
Hello,
Identifying asbestos can sometimes be quite easy, but ruling it out really only happens through analysis. Especially with floor adhesives, even professionals can reach their limits.

There are testing kits available for purchase where you have to take the sample yourself, seal it in a bag, and send it off. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you how much they cost. Generally, you should expect around 100 € (approximately 110 USD).

Best regards