Sheet vinyl from the 1960s to early 1980s often has an asbestos paper backing, and unlike tiles, it tears when lifted, leaving fibre-rich paper bonded to the floor.
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Where asbestos vinyl flooring is found
Kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms of homes and flats refitted before the mid-1980s, frequently hiding under one or two newer floor layers.
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The risk
Lifting it dry is the problem: the backing shreds and the residue gets sanded or scraped by flooring fitters. Test before any floor replacement in a pre-1985 kitchen or bathroom.
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Removal and cost
Removed wetted and rolled with the backing scraped under controlled conditions, typically £20 to £50 per m² including disposal, leaving a clean screed for the new floor. Figures are industry guide rates, not Innov8 Group prices, we're typically cheaper. Contact us for an official quotation.
Send a photo for initial advice. Straightforward enquiries can usually be quoted within 24 hours. More technical works may require a site visit and assessment before we finalise the quotation.
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