I want to seal the asbestos tile and put down new tile. What kind of sealant should I use?
The floor has carpet over the tile. I am worried about taking up the carpet strips.

Are theses tackless carpet strips nailed into the floor? How do you know for sure that the tile contains asbestos? Can't tell by looking at it.

Hi, a quick rule of thumb most asbestos floor tile are 9" square. If you have 12" square it is more than likely non-asbestos:

Here is a path to the EPA's website

Asbestos in Your Home | Asbestos | US EPA (http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html)

One More response, attached is a good reference. If your floor tiles are not damaged then you can seal them. If they are you can still cover them with a new floor without sealing as the asbestos poses not threat as long as it is not disturbed in any way. Good Luck



How to Seal Asbestos Tiles | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_5110542_seal-asbestos-tiles.html)