Renovate stairs from 1976

[ImTheBeast]

Hello,
I have a staircase from 1976 that I want to renovate. The staircase is straight and open, meaning without risers. On the treads, there is a black mat, something plastic-like.
My question is, is there a risk of asbestos if I tear off the mat?

 

[ImTheBeast]

Hi,
I have a staircase from 1976 that I want to renovate. The staircase is straight and open, meaning without risers. On the treads, there's a black mat, something plastic-like.
My question is, is there a risk of asbestos if I tear off the mat?

Here's what my staircase looks like. (Maybe it's not even a plastic mat, linoleum mat??) Anyway, I'll upload a picture if it can help.

 

[BirgitS]

It wasn't that common with asbestos in 1976, but it might still have been present. I recommend that you send samples of the carpet and glue.

 

[tibben12]

This is what my staircase looks like. (Maybe it's not even a plastic mat, linoleum mat??) anyway, I'll put up a picture if it can help.

Curious, as I have similar "inserts" in my staircase, did you ever send in samples and were there traces of asbestos? My staircase is from 1972.

 

[BirgitS]

Then the risk of asbestos increases quite significantly. During those years, one might have transitioned from an asbestos-containing vinyl floor to an asbestos-free one with the same appearance.