Asbestos Testing Geelong

ACM products come in many forms; one of them is asbestos tiles. You can find fibrous tiles everywhere in older houses. While the tiles are categorised as non-friable, you still need to be cautious of their presence. Asbestos removal Geelong would probably be the best action to overcome this situation if you have fibrous tiles in your home. However, many people like to paint the floor as the fastest way to encapsulate the ACM.

Some people are not sure whether their vinyl tiles contain fibres or not. Thus, painting them is the best option they have, both for safety and economic reasoning. However, painting them can only save you temporarily. You still need to conduct asbestos testing Geelong procedures to be 100% sure that you’re free from ACMs.

So, how to paint asbestos tiles the right way?

1. Prepare to paint!

Check for broken, cracked or heavily worn tiles that may contain fibres. Perform an ACM testing work by hiring a qualified assessor. Then, repair or remove the damaged floor safely according to the applicable regulations. Initiate the job by removing any polish or wax on the floor.

• Always keep in mind to do not use abrasive pads, sandpaper, a power stripper or wire brushes.
• Use chemical solvents instead, including trisodium phosphate.
• Clean the tiles thoroughly from any remaining dust and dirt.
• Even though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sees intact vinyl ACM tiles to be non-friable, you still need to be extra careful in performing the jobs.

2. Paint the tiles!

Always remember you can only handle less than 10-metre squares ACM products if you don’t have any certification. It’s not recommended to use DIY kits to work with fibrous floors. It is always better to get yourself a professional removalist to safely handle the work than paying fines and getting criminal charges.

Initiate the work by applying an oil-based primer to protect the floor from generating fibre dust. Uninstall the baseboards or use a masking tape to cover them. Make it even by using a roller or brush to coat the tiles. Precede the procedure to the next step when this process is finished, which is painting the floor.

Always use an oil-based paint on the ACM tiles. Oil paints resist wear and damage better than latex-based paints. Use polyurethane to coat the floor if your floor is heavily stepped on. Let them chill for two or three days then apply three coats of water-based polyurethane. Always apply the polyurethane coat for every two years.

Think safe from now! You can’t see ACM dust with your naked eyes. Thus you must perform a thorough inspection by a licensed assessor like GO!  Call GO Asbestos Removal Geelong to handle your asbestos testing Geelong work! We deliver the jobs efficiently and effectively in the most secure manner.

Places Where ACMs May Be Found

 If your home is old, you probably can find ACM products everywhere. So, check this list to help you identify the fibre presence in your place:

• Living room: Wood heaters and ACM cement sheeting insulation.
• Kitchen: Backing to cushion vinyl flooring, hot water pipes beneath masonry walls, and vinyl flooring.
• Laundry, toilet, and bathroom: Lagging on hot water pipes, fibre cement sheeting using in walls, roofing and floors, and hot water pipes set into masonry walls.
• Backyard: Garden sheds, fencing, garage and carports, and dog kennels.
• Exterior: Flat, roofing sheeting, patterned and corrugated wall, imitation brick cladding, and lining under eaves.

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What Does It Take to Conduct an Asbestos Testing Geelong?

You might find that performing an asbestos testing Geelong project is quite complicated. Leave your worry behind! We can help to manage your renovation and demolition project safely whether it’s in a commercial or residential setting! GO Asbestos Removal Geelong provide quality services for asbestos testing at competitive prices.

Here’s how we do it:

1. Perform sampling thoroughly: We will collect samples carefully at your place. Our procedure is safe, and we ensure you that there will be no further contamination in the working area. All samples we’ve collected will represent the entire area of the property.
2. Testing the samples: All the samples will be taken to a laboratory with a NATA certification. We can also help you to register the recent ACM status report to the local council and create a control plan for the removal process.
3. The site decontamination: Your safety is our highest priority. Thus we will always conduct a decontamination process after the jobs are done. The jobs also include:
   • Give consultation to help you decide the best method to decontaminate;
   • Clean all equipment, including tools used for testing, and the working area;
   • Conduct the disposal of the harmful waste legally;
   • Perform air monitoring on all of the testing procedures.

Therefore, leave your stress behind with our services. Don’t cost your safety at risk! Trust GO Asbestos Removal Geelong to solve your problems with the best solution. Dial our numbers and get a free quote now!