[NHCOLL-L:4546] RE: Vinyl tile

[Makos, Kathryn]

Just a caution: Before you disturb the tile (or cover it up), please have the tile and its mastic tested for asbestos (especially if it is an old floor pre-1980).  Even if you cover it over, you'll want to keep that in the record to save time and money in future renovations.  (plus contractors laying over it now will want to be forewarned so they can avoid creating an unintentional hazard for themselves and for you).


Kathryn A. Makos, MPH CIH
Industrial Hygienist

Smithsonian Institution
Office of Safety, Health & Environmental Management
600 Maryland Ave, SW, Suite 7106
MRC 514 PO Box 37012
Washington DC 20013-7012

T: 202-633-2670
F: 202-633-2683
makosk at si.edu<mailto:makosk at si.edu>


From: Rachel Malloy [mailto:RMalloy at nevadaculture.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:06 PM
To: 'NHCOLL-L at LISTS.YALE.EDU'
Subject: [NHCOLL-L:4545] Vinyl tile

Good afternoon,

Does anyone have vinyl tile in their collection storage areas?  If so, I would appreciate any feedback (positive or negative).  We are about to convert an old bank vault into a collection storage area for our baskets.  We currently have vinyl tile over a concrete slab.  I would like to remove the tile and the old adhesive and then seal the concrete.  However, it has been brought to my attention by several individuals, that it is cheaper and easier to lay new vinyl tile.

Thanks for the input!

Rachel K. Malloy

Rachel Kaleilehua Malloy
Anthropology Collections Manager
Nevada State Museum
600 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone 775-687-4810 x229
Fax     775-687-4168
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