Resilient sheet flooring containing asbestos was also produced finding wide use as early as 1968.
Armstrong asbestos sheet vinyl.
Asphalt asbestos floor tiles were produced in thicknesses of 1 16 3 32 and 1 8 also in 0 08 gauge.
Asbestos was added to these building materials to improve resistance to chemicals fire and heat.
Armstrong produced the excelon tile series beginning with a plastic asbestos floor tile series in 1954 referring to the product as vinyl plastic asbestos floor tiles beginning in 1955 and vinyl asbestos tiles from 1957 to 1980.
It comes in a roll that is cut to size.
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See marble chip pattern flooring asbestos.
Asbestos containing products produced by armstrong world industries included resilient floor tile lining felt and backing for sheet vinyl and acoustic cement among others.
Vinyl sheet is a resilient flooring that people often use as an alternative to natural stone ceramic tile or even hardwood.
Single solid surface makes it an excellent choice for moisture prone rooms like kitchens and baths.
Sheet vinyl 1984 please be advised that there are federal and in many states also state and local regulations which you must consult to determine the procedures required to be followed when removing in place asbestos containing materials.
Solarian vinyl asbestos floor tiles and the following.
Armstrong world industries products containing asbestos.
Asphalt asbestos and vinyl asbestos floor tiles were produced in 9 x 9 12 x 12 and even 18 x 18 as well as in decorative strips and in thicknesses of 1 16 3 32 and 1 8 also in 0 08 gauge.
Imperial texture 12 x 12 see photos above imperial modern 12 x 12.
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Click to enlarge any image we think that the sheet flooring in these photos is probably of similar age.
Vinyl is a plastic resin manufactured from ethylene and chlorine.
Vinyl has been a popular choice for flooring and wallpaper throughout the modern era and many vinyl building materials manufactured before 1980 had asbestos mixed in to increase their durability.
Asphalt asbestos and vinyl asbestos floor tiles were produced in 6x6 9 x 9 12 x 12 and even 18 x 18 as well as in decorative strips special cutout shapes custom dimensions.
Armstrong excelon vinyl asbestos floor tiles as above for colors for which a link is not provided below see the earlier occurrence of that tile color in a previous year.
The substance is sturdy yet flexible easy to wash and cheap to install and replace.