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Artex simply describes a surface finishing that's generally incorporated for interior decorating. Although it's normally discovered on ceilings but it can likewise be utilized on the wall surfaces also. The surface area finish enables the specialist plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Initially, the name "Artex" is the hallmark of a UK based firm known as Artex Ltd. With time, the Artex name has been made use of to refer to all textured finishes, although there are various other businesses that manufacture as well as sell similar products.

 

Prior to removing artex on your ceiling, it's constantly vital to identify whether the surface area layer material contains asbestos. In addition to this, you may likewise wish to recognize just how much you're going to have the asbestos artex ceiling got rid of. If of course, after that you've pertained to the ideal area! In order to help you make the very best informed choice possible, this message was written to help offer you an idea of the price it's mosting likely to set you back to remove asbestos artex ceiling.

 

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Average Artex Removal cost in Somerset

How much artexing removal might cost depends on how big the area is, how accessible it is and your location. Different plasterers charge different amounts, and may spend varying amounts of time doing the work. However, the typical cost for an artex removal in the UK is about £200.

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Artex Removal installation cost in Somerset 2025

Labour cost £140
Material cost £50
Waste removal £10
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Somerset

The county of Somerset can be found in south west Great Britain, nearby counties like Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire, with a population of 910,000. This positions in at 22 in Britain and with a considerable land area the density is just 560/square mile. The county provides two cities, Bath and Wells, plus the critical county town of Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil. For all home improvements it's essential to get a vetted and respectable professional. Compare and contrast quotations from firms in Somerset to find the right price for your home improvement.

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SR Plastering

1 review(s)
Based: in Gloustershire, GL2 8DB

WKB Plastering are a small and friendly family-run business that work across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Headed up by Warren, he and his team pride themselves on providing a high quality, clean, professional and reliable service. Undertaki...

Latest review

M M., HR9
18th May 2015
5

Interior work | Plastering in Ross-on-Wye

Good response from this firm

Foster & Newman

1 review(s)
Based: in Horfield, BS7 0HU

Latest review

G., BS37
3rd March 2016
4

Interior work | Plastering in Bristol

awaiting insurance go ahead, but service goodfrom foster & newman v.

ELITE BUILDING SW

1 review(s)
Based: in Devon, EX8 5SD

Latest review

Peter L., EX17
4th March 2015
5

Interior work | Plastering in Crediton

This was the only company you put me in touch with, but I am very impressed by them and the work they are doing

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Plastering over artex ceilings in two ground floor rooms. One small patch to do in one bedroom too. One of the artex ceilings contains asbestos, the others do not. Thanks, Donna.

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20 May

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how to get artex off walls?

Artex is a water based decorative surface coating is typically incorporated on both walls and ceilings so as to apply a pattern. During the peak of its popularity in the 1970’s, it was considered the height of fashion when it comes to interior wall designs however its major drawback remains the fact that it usually contains asbestos especially if it was manufactured before the laws governing the use of asbestos was changed in the year 2000. And asbestos, as we know it, can be deadly when disturbed and its fibres are inhaled.

 

If you have artex installed in your purchased property and you do not know when the artex walls were done, or perhaps you just want to change the aesthetic design of your home into something more modern and to your personal taste, then you may want to remove the existing artex from your property for good. If this is your wish then you’ve come to the right place.

 

To remove artex from your walls you can choose to do so using the steaming method or through the use of an external product.

 

Using the steaming method, you should know that it’ll be more labour intensive and time consuming. You need a lot of patience moving your steamer slow and steady because if left on a spot for too long can damage the wall behind the coating. Once the artex has been dampened with the steamer, you can then scrape them off with a handheld scraper.

 

A faster solution would be to use an external product to remove your artex.  For example, you can use X-Tex which is a water-based coating remover. All you need to do is paint the substance over your artex wall and leave to dry for about 30 to 60 minutes before peeling away the artex.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
can you wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

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