The Mill Loop

[basementcalling]

I pulled the carpet in the train room. I also got some paint and the rest of the shelving that I needed to put up over the desk/workbench. I want to get that done before I assemble the benchwork.

We plan on putting new flooring in that room, actually all of the bedrooms.

This is what was under the carpet.

That would make laying out the trackplan on the floor easy.

[nkalanaga]

For a permanent layout, if that flooring is in good condition, I'd just keep it.

[Tad_T]

That would make laying out the trackplan on the floor easy.

It would, wouldn’t it.

For a permanent layout, if that flooring is in good condition, I'd just keep it.

It’s not. It’s good enough to lay another floor over it.

Thanks,

[wm3798]

Depending on its age it might be asbestos tile.  Best to cover it up.
Is it some sort of sheet flooring or individual tiles?  Individual tiles would almost certainly be asbestos, again, depending on the age (pre 1970 ish)

Lee

[Van Horne]

That was my first thought too when I saw that picture. I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that those are asbestos tiles!

Dave

[Tad_T]

Depending on its age it might be asbestos tile.  Best to cover it up.
Is it some sort of sheet flooring or individual tiles?  Individual tiles would almost certainly be asbestos, again, depending on the age (pre 1970 ish)

Lee

That was my first thought too when I saw that picture. I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that those are asbestos tiles!

Dave

They’re individual tiles. I was thinking asbestos, as well.

That part of the house was originally built in 1962. I’m not sure when the tiles were put in.

[Steveruger45]

They’re individual tiles. I was thinking asbestos, as well.

That part of the house was originally built in 1962. I’m not sure when the tiles were put in.

I was wondering on asbestos tiles too. FWIW, I’ve seen it on shows like This Old House and such that if the tile size is 9” square and made in the 60’s / 70’s it is pretty much a given to contain asbestos.

[Tad_T]

Three rooms worth of flooring.

[Narlie]

They’re individual tiles. I was thinking asbestos, as well.

That part of the house was originally built in 1962. I’m not sure when the tiles were put in.

From the land of Asbestos!
Maybe you can just apply your floating floor over them if they are solid and not flaking.
Can you or should you take them out?
Are there any local laws regarding handling and declaring them?
When it comes time to sell the house, will this compromise the sale?
Just my thoughts.

[Narlie]

Check out this site they seem to give some good info on Asbestos tiles.
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/asbestos-floor-tiles/

Good luck on your project.

Dave B

[MVW]

Faced a similar issue. (I'm no expert, and my memory ain't what it used to be -- I think.) But it seems to me the recommended practice is to leave asbestos tile in place and cover them. Removal would require a specialist. We put a floating tile floor over a kitchen and bathroom. No problem. But by no means should you take my word for it.

Jim

[Tad_T]

From the land of Asbestos!
Maybe you can just apply your floating floor over them if they are solid and not flaking.
Can you or should you take them out?
Are there any local laws regarding handling and declaring them?
When it comes time to sell the house, will this compromise the sale?
Just my thoughts.

Faced a similar issue. (I'm no expert, and my memory ain't what it used to be -- I think.) But it seems to me the recommended practice is to leave asbestos tile in place and cover them. Removal would require a specialist. We put a floating tile floor over a kitchen and bathroom. No problem. But by no means should you take my word for it.

Jim

When you break it up trying to remove it is when it becomes a problem. In Louisiana you can do this yourself in a residence, but you are supposed to follow a bunch of procedures to abate risk. Then you have to go through all kinds of stuff to legally dispose of it.

The flooring is all intact. I’m going to do what the EPA and the Louisiana DEQ call “manage in place.” I’m going to lay the new floating floor over it so that the tiles do not become damaged.

[Tad_T]

Made some progress on the room.

Finished the painting and trimming.




New outlets, light switch, ceiling fan.





Got started on laying flooring this evening.

[Tad_T]

A little more progress.

[Tad_T]

Laying out bookshelves in my workbench alcove.