1. Break off a small chunk, put it in a plastic zip bag, and take it to an asbestos abatement company or testing lab. 2. Break off a small sample, put it in a poly bag and take it to an asbestos abatement company for analysis. 3. A. Chip off a large sample of the paint and have it tested by a lead abatement company. 4. For starters, chip off a piece, put it in a plastic envelope and take it to an asbestos abatement company to see if it contains asbestos. 5. If in doubt, take a sample of the mastic to an asbestos abatement company to determine if it contains absestos. 6. The abatement company or lab should be able to tell you. 7. The only way to be sure the old paint contains lead is to have a large chip analyzed by a lead abatement company. 8. To determine if they contain any asbestos, break off a small piece, place it in a plastic envelope, and take it to an asbestos abatement company. 9. To determine this, break off a small chip, seal it in a plastic bag, and take it to an asbestos abatement company. 10. To determine that, have a piece of the tile analyzed by an asbestos abatement company. |
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