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Post by roktac on Apr 20, 2016 13:03:21 GMT -8
I have just acquired an awesome 1957 Shasta trailer, I am starting my repairs and saw that under the carpet were, I think, the original floor tiles. Does anyone know if these tiles are asbestos?? I'll have a ton more questions as I go on, but I'll start with this one ... Thanks
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 20, 2016 21:38:18 GMT -8
We need to see a picture in order to answer that question
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Post by roktac on Apr 21, 2016 11:54:08 GMT -8
Ok, I will get some pics and put them on... Thanks
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 22, 2016 9:29:45 GMT -8
If there is asbestos, it could be in either the tile or the adhesive. Asbestos is dangerous only if it is inhaled. With Hamlet, we just assumed it was there and acted accordingly. It's a very small area, so with excellent ventilation, keeping the surface damp and using a really good respirator mask, it shouldn't be a problem. Except if you already have respiratory issues or live in an area wil poor air quality. Then you can just lay new flooring over the old with a 1/8 inch layer of plywood over the old flo or as a base. Just remember, though, that it will take away that much headroom in side the camper. Or have an asbestos abatement company do it for you.
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Post by cowcharge on Apr 25, 2016 9:02:13 GMT -8
I understood from these forums that if the original tiles were 9" x 9" that they were asbestos.
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Post by roktac on Apr 25, 2016 14:33:49 GMT -8
Thanks for info, I have moved my questions over the 1958 Shasta thread, since I had the year wrong... Photos are in there of the floor
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Post by vikx on Apr 25, 2016 22:06:06 GMT -8
I'm late, but both of the 57s here had sheet Marmoleum... So did 58s have tiles?
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Post by roktac on Apr 26, 2016 7:09:22 GMT -8
This 58 has tile, and from what I can tell they are original.
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Post by vikx on Apr 26, 2016 21:32:42 GMT -8
Thanks Roktak. Any photos? The tiles were the bomb in the day....
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Post by roktac on Apr 27, 2016 7:28:48 GMT -8
 vikx I will have more pics soon of the floors, also I created a new thread once I found out it was not a 57 Shasta, but actually a 58. |
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