If in performing the above test you discover your asbestos backed sheet vinyl flooring is tightly glued to any thing other than particleboard or plywood there may be no safe way for you to remove it.
Test vinyl flooring for asbestos.
If black tar is adhering to the vinyl it is almost a 100 asbestos containing fiber product.
But to test an individual sample of vinyl tile if mailed or dropped off at the facility will cost between 50 and 100.
Testing of vinyl flooring for asbestos.
Southwest clean air agency recommends you use a certified asbestos abatement.
Always test for asbestos fibers before removing any older vinyl sheeting.
If done incorrectly taking samples yourself can be hazardous.
What to do if you suspect asbestos vinyl flooring.
Multiple layers of tiles.
This method is easy and is not time consuming.
For 100 protection you need to use n100 or p100 dust masks.
If you have time and about 40.
Local testing labs will test your vinyl tile for reasonable fees.
Lab testing of flooring for asbestos content.
You can also have a flooring sample tested for asbestos using one of the certified asbestos testing labs in this asbestos testing lab list.
It is very important not to remove or test the vinyl flooring yourself.
A vinyl sheet flooring that looks like the above has a high chance of asbestos.
If you face a costly dusty messy demolition it may be appropriate to have a sample of the flooring tested.
Flooring attached and disposing of the removed sections.
For the lab to come to your house and take the sample you can triple the price.