Asbestos Floor Tile Removal in Akron, OH

Vinyl asbestos floor tile is one of the most common asbestos materials in Akron homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Tiles manufactured before 1980 — especially the classic 9x9 inch format — routinely contain asbestos, and the black mastic adhesive underneath almost always does.

Where Asbestos Tile Hides in Akron Buildings

• Basements: The most common location in Akron's pre-1980 housing stock — often under carpet or newer flooring layers.
• Kitchens and laundry rooms: Multiple flooring layers frequently conceal original asbestos tile.
• Commercial buildings and schools: 12x12 vinyl asbestos tile was standard in offices, retail, and institutional buildings into the late 1970s.

9x9 vs 12x12: A Quick Field Test

Measure a single tile. The 9x9 format was made almost exclusively during the asbestos era and should always be presumed positive. 12x12 tiles from before 1980 frequently contain asbestos as well — lab testing is the only way to confirm.

Our Removal Process

Step 1: Containment

Work area sealed with poly sheeting under negative air pressure; HVAC isolated.

Step 2: Wet Removal

Tiles lifted intact using wet methods — never sanded, ground, or bead-blasted, which Ohio EPA prohibits.

Step 3: Mastic Abatement

Black mastic removed with low-odor solvents or controlled mechanical methods, leaving concrete clean and ready for new flooring.

Cost in Akron

Asbestos tile and mastic removal in Akron typically runs $5-$15 per square foot depending on layers, mastic condition, and project size. Basement projects in Akron's older neighborhoods are our most common job — most are completed in 1-2 days.