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Dave Smith[_1_]

On 2021-03-15 12:58 a.m., wrote:
> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:59:21 PM UTC-5, Michael Trew wrote:
>>
>> On 3/14/2021 8:59 PM, wrote:
>>>
>>> When you say the vinyl asbestos floor tile will have to go, can you elaborate?
>>> Professionally removed so as to not stir up asbestos particles?
>>>
>> The asbestos killer is long-term exposure. You won't get lung cancer
>> from a kitchen remodel. That being said, I'm not advocating pulling it
>> as a DIY project, but I surely have done it.
>>
> Be my guest, I'd still not risk it. When I had new vinyl laid in my kitchen about
> 25 years ago I opted for 1/4 inch plywood laid over it for a super smooth surface
> for the new vinyl.
>

We had to cut the floor to access pipes when we redid out bathroom abut
30 years ago. We had the flooring installed and within weeks and even
though the floor had looked and felt smooth where we had cut, there was
an outline of it.