If the existing floor is in good shape the cheapest easiest solution is to cover it.
Cover asbestos floor tile with plywood.
It really is up to you as long as the existing tiles are not disturbed in any way.
You have lot of options when it comes to covering asbestos tiles and it only is a health risk when the floors asbestos particles come airborne.
Alternatively if you leave the asbestos on your home you can safely seal the old siding underneath the new siding and because asbestos is an excellent insulator you will actually be adding to the energy efficiency of your home by leaving it on.
Removing asbestos is often cost prohibitive for most people.
You want to avoid cutting drilling sanding or doing anything that abrades the old tile.
If you aren t removing the old floor you may be creating a new floor that is too thick for doors to open and shut or for thresholds to have clearance.
Using concrete to encapsulate asbestos tiles starts by having a clean well washed floor surface.
Vinyl tile is an excellent option for sealing in asbestos tiles.
I have a deteriorating tile floor in my basment and i suspect that the tiles are vat vinyl asbestos tiles.
Asbestos only becomes an issue if particles become airborne.
Let s look a little closer at the process involved with covering asbestos floor tiles with concrete.
You would need to level the floor for laminate.
One of the biggest factors of installing a new floor over the old is thickness.