Many Katy-area homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in 9"×9" vinyl floor tiles and the black tar-like adhesive (mastic) beneath them. Before diamond grinding for epoxy, that material must be properly identified and addressed.
What Is Asbestos in Floor Tiles?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber used in vinyl floor tiles and adhesives from roughly 1920 to the late 1980s. The 9"×9" black, tan, or dark-green tiles common in garages and basements are the biggest risk. The black mastic adhesive beneath any tile era can also contain asbestos. Intact asbestos-containing material is generally low-risk; grinding or scarifying it releases fibers — which is exactly why we check before installers prep.
Why It Matters Before Epoxy
Diamond grinding — the surface prep required for a proper epoxy bond — pulverizes whatever is on the floor. If asbestos-containing tiles or mastic are ground without proper precautions, you get airborne fibers throughout your home and garage. A proper assessment before work begins protects your family and the crew.
Our Process
- Visual inspection — we identify tile size, color, era, and adhesive type
- Sample collection referral — we coordinate with a licensed Katy-area asbestos testing lab
- Abatement coordination — if positive, we refer to licensed abatement contractors and pause until clearance
- Surface prep — once cleared, diamond grinding and shot blasting proceed normally
- Epoxy installation — full system applied to bare, clean concrete
Our Floor Problem Services
We evaluate your floor for asbestos risk before any work begins.
We coordinate with licensed local testing labs so you don't have to.
We work alongside licensed abatement contractors.
Full epoxy system once the floor is certified safe.
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