A flooring of that age is very likely to have asbestos. Even if it did not, there is the likelyhood that the glue used has asbestos.

Err on the side of caution and treat it as such. Google for info on how to remove asbestos flooring yourself. The dry ice method is sound. You won't get particles flying through the air. When removing the glue, use the wet method. Don't sand! Dispose of everything properly. Find out how to properly dispose of asbestos in your area.

Thanks dilly dally. I just spent some time talking to a couple of local labs. One will do the test on Monday. I'm dropping the sample off over the weekend. He told me of the two layers it's the top layer that's likely to have asbestos.

Well, we have the dumpster for another week if it ISN'T asbestos and will have time to take it out.

Otherwise...

Yes, we are figuring to do it ourselves. We even already had 6 mil plastic in the house to close off the area to regular dust!

I've called the local safety supply place for the masks and we'll get the bags as well if it comes to that.

Thanks for the dry ice tip. I haven't seen that yet online!

**ETA never ended up submitting this post and in the meantime looked up dry ice and it looks like that is for floor tiles, not sheet flooring. Is that right?

You can use the dry ice. You must cut the sheet flooring in sections.

I have asbestos flooring in my hallway and was going to remove it myself. I did TONS of research on it but in the end decided to encapsulate it instead. I have no firsthand experience to share. Sorry.

Do seek out all the info you can, and do check out the regulations for asbestos removal for your area as the laws can vary greatly.

Good luck. Post progress if you can.

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos/floortile/index.html#can

Here is a link that might be useful: Removal

No asbestos! Woot! They called a couple of hours ago. SUCH a relief. Now we can tear out to our heart's content.

Thanks for the help, dilly dally.