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Discuss Asbestos in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi. Pretty new to tiling and was wondering when and where you should be looking out for asbestos. Also what to do if you have any doubts? Thanks....
          
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    Hi. Pretty new to tiling and was wondering when and where you should be looking out for asbestos. Also what to do if you have any doubts? Thanks.

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    Artex and fibre looking boards are quite common areas but if in doubt then contact local authority to check..

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    False ceilings is another suspect areas. I was stoppped twice last year due to them finding Asbestos above the area I was working.
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    the old marley lino floor tiles contained asbestos and can be found in many properties!

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