D Dcaprio #1 Member · 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 11:55 AM Dcaprio Member 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 11:55 AM #1 Hello! I'm in the process of tearing up an old floor in the cottage, along the walls under the baseboards there's a strip that I'm suspicious about. In some places, it looks like it's been smeared there. What could it be? Best regards, Dcaprio
Hello! I'm in the process of tearing up an old floor in the cottage, along the walls under the baseboards there's a strip that I'm suspicious about. In some places, it looks like it's been smeared there. What could it be? Best regards, Dcaprio
Jonatan79 #2 Hobby carpenter · Nacka · 24 556 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 11:59 AM Jonatan79 Hobby carpenter Nacka 24,556 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 11:59 AM #2 How old is the house? If it's only small amounts, you can easily pick it off without breaking it and hopefully use a mask.
How old is the house? If it's only small amounts, you can easily pick it off without breaking it and hopefully use a mask.
D Dcaprio #3 Member · 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 1:05 PM Dcaprio Member 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 1:05 PM #3 The house is maybe from the 50s sometime. Could it be svartlim?
Jonatan79 #4 Hobby carpenter · Nacka · 24 556 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 2:41 PM Jonatan79 Hobby carpenter Nacka 24,556 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 2:41 PM #4 Don't know, it could be asbestos residues in it, or not. If it's small amounts, nothing to worry about; if there is concern, send for testing.
Don't know, it could be asbestos residues in it, or not. If it's small amounts, nothing to worry about; if there is concern, send for testing.
D Dcaprio #5 Member · 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 5:17 PM Dcaprio Member 123 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 5:17 PM #5 The carpet was glued on nailed masonite, it was installed in the 80s and from what I understand asbestos was banned in 76 and totally banned in 82?
The carpet was glued on nailed masonite, it was installed in the 80s and from what I understand asbestos was banned in 76 and totally banned in 82?
Chrissofsweden #6 Renovation rookie · Dalarna · 3 173 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 7:05 PM Chrissofsweden Renovation rookie Dalarna 3,173 posts 29 Dec 2016 at 7:05 PM #6 P3 respirator and vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter after you have mopped are a good start to minimize the risks.
P3 respirator and vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter after you have mopped are a good start to minimize the risks.
