IS 14182 covers vinyl asbestos floor tiles — a resilient flooring product. Note: asbestos content raises health concerns and many countries have banned asbestos products. Modern alternatives (vinyl composition tiles without asbestos) are preferred.
Specification for vinyl asbestos floor tiles covering composition, dimensions, physical properties (flexibility, indentation, colour stability), and testing.
Key Values
Standard size300 x 300 mm
Thickness1.6 mm and 2.0 mm
Practical Notes
! CAUTION: Contains asbestos fibres — health hazard if disturbed. Follow IS 11768 for asbestos safety.
! Modern projects should specify asbestos-free vinyl tiles or luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) instead.
! Existing vinyl asbestos tiles should NOT be sanded, cut, or broken — releases asbestos fibres.
! For removal of existing tiles, engage licensed asbestos removal contractors.