Asbestos Under Kitchen Sink. Laminate benchtops Formica and sometimes vinyl sheeting lining cupboard shelves. It looks like it may come off fairly easy.
Youll be OK if youre not drilling or cutting it but just FYI. Bituminous membrane in plant room ductwork. Former inspector of buildings looking specifically for asbestos to be abated.
Poor ventilation in your kitchen can make this risk even worse.
The most common use of asbestos bitumen is in sink pads which were used under stainless steel sinks to reduce the noise caused by running water. And it doesnt make any sense to use asbestos in an application on a sink. They used to be made of asbestos. Repairing removing or installing this type of undercoating can put you at risk for mesothelioma according to the Mesothelioma Resource Center.
