Old linoleum is a major source of asbestos. Removing it requires very special attention. Ripping it up can release untold numbers of microscopic pieces of friable asbestos into the air.

Printing on the reverse side of linoleum tiles often provides a homeowner with information regarding whether the linoleum contains asbestos. Scraps of unused linoleum may contain this same information. About.com warns that flooring with manufacture dates from 1952 to 1986 likely contains asbestos.

Feb 20, 2011 · It isn’t too expensive. If it doesn’t have asbestos than you can tear it up as per normal. Linoleum is different from vinyl: Linoleum is a mixture of heated linseed oil, rosin, powdered cork, and pigments with a burlap or canvas backing. usually solid colors or a marbeled look. You wouldn’t mistake it for vinyl if you saw it.

Asbestos in Some Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl-Asbestos Floor Tiles & Congoleum Linoleum Sheet Flooring: Resilient Floors Asbestos was found in at least these Congoleum flooring products: Congoleum-Nairn Flor-Ever Vinyl, Fashionflor Cushioned Vinyl flooring, Gold Seal Vinyl Inlaid flooring, Gold Seal Vinyl Nairon Standard flooring.

Q: I have several questions about replacing the linoleum in my house, which was built in 1981. Is there any possibility that the old linoleum contains asbestos?

It is common to find asbestos in linoleum flooring that was manufactured throughout the 1960s, 70s, and early 80s. The high tensile strength of asbestos fibers adds significantly to the strength and durability of finished linoleum at a low cost, which made it a very popular choice.

You could also cover the tiles with new vinyl flooring, linoleum, or even ceramic tiles. However, as a favor to future owners of your house, make some note of …

Oct 04, 2014 · How old is the linoleum? If it’s from before 1980 it probably contains asbestos, otherwise you can remove it yourself however you like. Here’s a guide from the State of Minnesota on removing asbestos flooring.

Jul 23, 2010 · Asbestos was used in flooring well into the ’80’s, and old stock could hang around to collect dust for many years after. Jaz TILE GUY – retired- TROY, MI – …

Hi — I have looked everywhere but all the posts are about 1960s and older. I have a house built in the 1940s, we are getting ready to redo the kitchen and have begun pulling up the vinyl floor