Could this be black glue with asbestos?

[Lovisa9719]

Hi! The house is from -77, behind the wallpaper it looks like this. Could this be black glue with asbestos?

 

[Lovisa9719]

Slightly powdery in consistency. If tests show asbestos- does remediation need to be done upon removal?

 

[Johan Gunverth]

Looks like black mold. Asbestos-reinforced black glue was used for floor mats, not for wallpapers.

 

[Stefan1972]

Growth as mentioned... is it some kind of old wet room wallpaper? Looks thick? We had something similar in a smaller bathroom.

 

[Lovisa9719]

Thanks for the response! Not in wet rooms but a regular wall in the living room… But I agree, thick wallpaper!

 

[returen]

Thanks for the reply! Not in wet rooms but an ordinary wall in the living room… But I agree, thick wallpaper!

as above mold!

tear down the wallpaper and sanitize

 

[Johan Gunverth]

To clarify the theory of black mold; it looks like Kinnasand wallpaper. These are made from linen thread and paper. Good at retaining moisture. Likely put up with classic starch-based wallpaper paste. Fine nourishment for mold if there should be moisture exposure.

 

[Lovisa9719]

Thank you so much! All information is valuable