Kentile Floors
Kentile Floors Inc. was a popular tile and flooring manufacturer headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company commonly used asbestos in its production of floor tiles and other products.
Kentile Asbestos Products
It was not until the regulation of asbestos in 1977 that the dangers of asbestos became well known, and Kentile Floors Company joined the ranks of thousands of manufacturers and suppliers held responsible for distribution of asbestos-containing products.
In the 1980s, asbestos was identified as a hazardous substance and most companies discontinued the use of the material. The Environmental Protection Agency came to classify asbestos as a known human carcinogen and the agency issued regulations concerning the production and manufacturing of some asbestos-containing products in order to limit asbestos exposure.
Kentile products were primarily used in residential homes, and the following individuals may have been exposed to asbestos:
- Homeowners
- Contract workers
- Tile installers
- Tile repairmen
- Kentile plant manufacturers
Any individual who may have come into contact with Kentile vinyl-asbestos tile or asphalt floor tiles may also be at risk of asbestos exposure.
Kentile Floors produced asphalt and vinyl tile products that contained asbestos to increase the durability and fire-resistance of the tiles. Some vinyl tiles were found to contain as much as 25 percent asbestos.
Although asbestos-containing materials are not commonly produced now, they may be found in tiles and other products that were manufactured before the 1980s.
Asbestos products may be difficult to remove from homes or buildings, as this material may release fibers into the air when disturbed. If you think your home or office contains asbestos, contact an asbestos contractor to take a sample of the material to be tested.
Company History
Kentile Floors was founded in 1898 by Arthur Kennedy at its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. The company's product lines included asphalt and vinyl tiles (Kentile), cork floor tiles (Kencork) and rubber floor tiles (Kenrubber).
Kentile flooring specialized in large durable tiles made of a range of materials that were available in a variety of colors and patterns. Kentile Floors was one of America's largest manufacturers of super-resilient floor tile and was a popular tile distributor during the 1950s and 1960s
Asbestos Lawsuits
By 1992, Kentile Floors faced tens of thousands of asbestos-related lawsuits and later filed for bankruptcy in 1992. The company continues to face mesothelioma lawsuits today.
Please fill out the form on this page to receive information about your legal options if you have come into contact with asbestos products or if you have worked for a manufacturer that used this material. Those who have suffered from conditions such as lung cancer or mesothelioma from asbestos exposure may be eligible for compensation.
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