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Asbestos Backed Vinyl Removal Brisbane

Professional removal and disposal of asbestos-containing vinyl floor backing and millboard materials.

  • Top-Tier Safety Rating

  • 100% Disposal Compliance
  • End-to-End Asbestos Solutions
  • Servicing All Sectors Across SEQ
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Safe & Compliant Vinyl Floor Backing and Millboard Removal

Asbestos paper backed vinyl sheeting or millboard backed vinyl sheeting is commonly found on vinyl installed in buildings constructed before 1985. The asbestos backing, known as paper backing or millboard, is friable asbestos and typically contains 80–100% asbestos within the product.

The top layer of vinyl itself does not contain asbestos, however the paper backing — although “thin” — is extremely dangerous to remove without friable asbestos removal controls, and by law must only be removed by a contractor who holds a valid A Class asbestos removal licence in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011. Additional guidance can be found in the How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice 2011.

Irwin Services specialises in the removal of friable asbestos paper backed vinyl, with over 15 years of experience in friable asbestos removal.

If you are unsure whether your vinyl contains friable asbestos, book in the team at Irwin Services to attend and inspect your vinyl prior to removing or disturbing it.

Why These Materials Require
Specialist Removal

Friable asbestos materials can easily crumble or break apart, releasing dangerous airborne fibres when disturbed. Because these fibres can be inhaled and pose serious health risks, friable asbestos requires strict containment, specialist equipment, and removal by licensed professionals.

Our experienced team is equipped to safely handle:

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Vinyl Floor Backing

Can contain asbestos fibres beneath floor coverings.

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Millboard

Highly friable and dangerous when disturbed. Often used for heat insulation around fireplaces, heaters, and electrical switchboards.

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Professional Handling

Requires licensed asbestos removal procedures, specialised containment systems, and compliant disposal methods.

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Our Removal Process

Inspection

We assess the site to identify potential asbestos-containing vinyl flooring or millboard and determine the level of risk.

Testing

Samples are taken and sent to a licensed laboratory to confirm the presence and type of asbestos materials.

Isolation

The affected area is fully sealed and contained to prevent the spread of asbestos fibres during removal.

Safe Removal

Our licensed team carefully removes the asbestos materials using approved techniques and protective equipment.

Disposal

All asbestos waste is securely transported and disposed of at approved facilities in accordance with Australian regulations.

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Common Areas We Remove

Vinyl floor backing and millboard asbestos are commonly found in both residential and commercial properties, especially in older buildings or during renovation works.

  • Kitchens – Often beneath vinyl or linoleum flooring

  • Bathrooms – Common in wet-area flooring systems

  • Laundries – Frequently used for moisture-resistant backing

  • Commercial offices – Found under old carpet or vinyl tiles

  • Industrial facilities – Present in heavy-duty flooring systems

  • Renovation projects – Exposed during flooring upgrades or demolition work

why choose us

Why irwin Services?

We commit to ensuring that every project is performed to the highest level of professionalism and safety.

We commit to using the latest in asbestos encapsulation technology and equipment.
We commit to applying the safest asbestos removal methods and practices.

By striving for excellence within our industry we believe we are the right team for all commercial, industrial and residential asbestos projects.

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Experience

With 30+ years’ experience, our team have a wealth of knowledge and resources.

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Quality

We take pride in our state of the art safety practices and it reflects in every job we do.

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Reliability

Transparency and trustworthiness has been the core of our success throughout our 2000+ past projects.

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