Painting over asbestos tiles will make them easier to clean and maintain, so you can go ahead and do so. The best way to protect asbestos tile is to paint over it and seal it while it’s still intact.

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What can I use to cover asbestos floor tiles?

With the right padding and carpeting, you’ll be good to go. I prefer a rubber-based carpet pad to a fiber-based pad for basements. In addition to new vinyl flooring, linoleum, or ceramic tiles, you could also cover the old tiles with new flooring.

Can you put an epoxy floor over asbestos tile?

No, is the short answer. Then again. If you follow a few simple steps, you can. Asbestos black mastic can be sealed with epoxy rather than removed, but epoxy is not an adequate sealer for black mastic.

What paint can I use on asbestos tiles?

Asbestos Tiles Can Be Painted OverOil-based paint adheres and resists wear better than latex-based paint after the floor has been primed. Polyurethane paint coatings are an option for high-traffic areas of your floor.

Can you paint over asbestos mastic?

It is possible to seal asbestos Black Mastic rather than remove it, but epoxy is not a suitable sealer. A sealer can be applied to the mastic and allowed to dry before epoxy or paint can be used.