Installation over Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT)

When faced with a floor covered in Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT), contractors often brace for significant time, expense, and liability. Traditionally, removal of VAT requires specialized hazmat crews, disposal procedures, and strict compliance regulations—all of which add thousands of dollars to a project’s budget. For this installation, Amarifloor LLC chose Vacuubond LVT® because it eliminates that costly step. By installing directly over the existing tile, the crew avoided unnecessary disruption, health risks, and abatement costs while still delivering a beautiful, durable finished floor.

Another major factor was the risk of adhesives. In many retrofit projects, the installer must select and apply the right glue for the subfloor and environment. Using the wrong adhesive can lead to failed bonds, bubbling, and callbacks that cut into profit. Vacuubond LVT® solves this problem by coming with factory-applied adhesive already in place. This takes the guesswork out of adhesive selection, ensures consistent quality, and speeds up the entire process with no mess or cure times to manage.

The savings in labor were the final deciding factor. In this project, nearly 700 square feet of flooring was prepped and installed in just over two hours—including all prep work. With traditional methods, installers would spend hours troweling adhesive, waiting for it to tack, and carefully placing planks while managing cleanup. Vacuubond’s patented vacuum-bonding technology eliminated those steps, reducing labor costs and allowing the crew to move on to their next job faster. For contractors and building owners alike, Vacuubond LVT® is a smarter choice that combines speed, safety, and long-term performance.

Watch our video recap of the project below