Possible Asbestos When Removing Kitchen Floor Tiles Help, advice, information, answers and tips on all types of flooring from laminate and carpet to timber and vinyl

[Chrisbrims]

Hi guys,

I have been slow renovating my house and one of the final projects in the kitchen floor tiling. I started taking up the tiles and have discovered a black layer in places (see picture). Should I be worried that this is asbestos?

[stoneyboy]

Hi chrisbrims
It's most likely to be a tarmac layer which forms a DPM under the tiles. You may need to form a new DPM before you instal a new floor covering.
Regards S