LIVING WITH ASBESTOS TILE New vinyl, laminate flooring, hardwood, engineered floating flooring, and carpeting can all be successfully installed over asbestos tiles. Even ceramic, slate, and stone tiles can be installed on top, as long as a fiber-cement backer is installed first.Click to see full answer. In respect to this, can you cover up asbestos tile?Cover old asbestos tile with new tile or a floating floor. Old asbestos tiles can make a home appear dated. If removing the tile is not an option, it should be sealed in with another material that can prevent dust from the old adhesive from making its way into the air.Similarly, how dangerous is asbestos floor tile? In fact, asbestos containing material is not generally considered to be harmful unless it is releasing dust or fibers into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested. Sprayed on asbestos insulation is highly friable. Asbestos floor tile is not. Also asked, can you put epoxy over asbestos tile? A: Yes, we suggest you purchase our Coat-All Epoxy Kit. It’s the thickest epoxy and is best for covering VCT tiles. Encapsulating old VCT tiles with our Coat-All Epoxy is a cost effective way to deal with VCT tiles containing Asbestos which is dangerous to handle and costly to dispose of.Can I paint over asbestos floor tiles? Painting Over Asbestos Tile After the floor is primed, use oil-based paint to cover the tiles as oil paint adheres and resists wear better than latex-based paint. You can also use an epoxy floor coating over asbestos tile. Epoxy paint designed for floors holds up well to regular foot traffic.