- How to test for asbestos
- Asbestos testing lab
- Asbestos testing lab near me
- Asbestos testing near me
- Asbestos testing cost
- Mail-in asbestos testing
- Where can I send a sample for asbestos testing?
Are you looking to remodel your kitchen floor by replacing the old 60’s vinyl flooring with a newer, more modern style? Before you tear the old tile out, make sure you test for asbestos. The vinyl sheeting and the tile could contain asbestos, and removing it if hot will cause the tiny asbestos fiber to become airborne and wreak havoc on your health.
Asbestos was used in vinyl sheeting and tile because asbestos provided adhesive strength that no other material could. Flooring takes a pretty good beating to make sure it stays in place, looking good and lasting for decades manufacturers used asbestos in both the mastic (glue) and the tile itself.
How to test for asbestos
To find out if the old tile adhesive in your kitchen has asbestos, take a couple of pieces of it, about 3 square inches. Get a good knife and a couple of Ziploc® sandwich bags to place the parts inside. Label each bag with a number and location. I recommend wearing latex gloves and clearing the area to be alone when you take the sample.
Asbestos testing lab
After getting your vinyl tile samples, they need to go to an asbestos testing lab for analysis to determine the presence, type, and percentage of asbestos. A microscopist will use the Polarized Light Microscopy method to examine the pieces, and the lab will provide you with results either electronically, over the phone, or by mail.
Asbestos testing lab near me
Finding an asbestos lab only takes seconds. Google “asbestos testing lab near me,” and you’ll find plenty. Or, if you can’t find one online, go to nist.org for a list of asbestos testing labs near you.
Asbestos testing near me
You don’t have to do the work yourself if you don’t feel up to it. If that’s the case, contact a professional asbestos inspector with an active AHERA card to do the work for you. The professional has all the requisite skills and tools to perform the task correctly and safely. Plus, they will provide a full report with a certificate, which you can provide to any contractor you’re working with.
Asbestos testing cost
The average cost to test for asbestos by a professional is $450 for a limited asbestos survey and around $950 for a demo survey. But if you want to do the work yourself, you can spend $25 per sample to $40 per sample
Mail-in asbestos testing
IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our asbestos chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your piece (s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is
Where can I send a sample for asbestos testing?
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
425-440-8787
*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS
