Ceiling | Artexing
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Artex is a building material used for decorating surfaces inside home interiors. It is generally employed to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be in demand as another option to smooth plaster ceilings, and a skilled painter and decorator should be able to apply artex in various different textured design appearances. Artex identifies a specific brand name, however there are additional manufacturers who manufacture equivalent products. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well. There are various products and applicators available to help make this task as convenient as possible. There exists a variety of different options with regard to the designs of texture which artex can be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects could be applied, all of which could be completed as a DIY task comparatively easily. Professional painters and decorators can consider with you what design would be most suitable for your room, and make sure that artex is applied to create an excellent quality and consistent texture. Artex may even be painted over, and choosing a shade that enhances the texture of the surface area can restore an old ceiling and breathe life into a space.
How much your artexing project might cost depends on how big the area is, how accessible it is and your location. Different professionals charge different amounts, and may spend varying amounts of time doing the work. However, the typical cost for an artexing project in the UK is about £200.
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Abbey Wood is a district in south east London, in the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley. It is south of Thamesmead and 10.6 miles east of Charing Cross. The district takes its name from Lesnes Abbey Woods, which is to the east, and once belonged to the monks of Lesnes Abbey.
The history of the district extends back to the 12th century, when Richard de Luci, Chief Justiciar of England, founded the Abbey of St Mary and St Thomas the Martyr at Lesnes in 1178. The Abbott of Lesnes Abbey was a significant local landlord, and took a principal part in draining the marshland. The draining plus the price of sustaining river embankments was among the factors for the Abbey's desperate financial troubles. It never became a large community, and in 1525 Cardinal Wolsey closed it under a licence to shut monasteries of less than 7 inmates.
Abbey Wood railway station was opened in 1849, immediately towards the north of the area now referred to as 'The Village', built exactly where Knee Hill became Harrow Manorway. The Village had about 12 cottages and 2 pubs - the Abbey Arms plus the Harrow Inn. The Harrow Inn, which was destroyed in 2009, hosted live bands and was the scene of nightly migration as guests would relocate to the Abbey Arms each evening, as Kentish closing times were 10:30pm whereas the Abbey Arms closed at 11pm.
London - SE2
Enquiry from: Dambar G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer made an online enquiry for Artexing via one of our websites. Confirmed via . Please call to arrange an appointment to quote.
London - NW6
Enquiry from: Tim M
Start Date: Immediate
What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving Re...
London - NW6
Enquiry from: Tim M
Start Date: Immediate
What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving Required in Hallway, 1 Living Room 4mx4m, and 3 Bedrooms (4mx4m, 3mx3m, 3mx3m)
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Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.
Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.
Artexing a ceiling can be a tricky job, but whether you’re considering hiring a professional or DIY, it’s helpful to know how it’s done.
Artex is available either in a paste or powder form. The paste is ideal if you’re making small repairs or additions to an existing ceiling. But, if you have a whole ceiling to cover, the powder is more cost effective. When you’re ready to get started, you’ll need to mix the powder up with cold water according to the instructions.
It’s possible to artex over plaster, plasterboard or paint. If you have a plasterboard surface, you should tape and fill any joints or cracks before you begin. Plaster and plasterboard both require a coat of sealant or primer first. You can usually artex straight over paint, but any gloss paint should be sanded down, and any dark paints covered with a layer of white.
Artexing can get quite messy, so make sure you empty the room you’re working in as much as possible, lay down sheets and wear protective clothing and glasses. You might want to practice on a piece of board before you start on the ceiling.
Start by using a brush or roller to cover a 500 square cm area with a generous layer of artex. Then use a brush, comb or roller to create your chosen texture. Every time you do a new section of ceiling, try to blend it with the other sections you’ve done. Don’t be tempted to cover the whole ceiling before you start adding texture – the artex will dry too quickly for you to do it all in time.
Artex usually needs 12-24 hours in a well-ventilated space to dry completely.
It’s possible to paint your artex ceiling if you want to smarten it up or make it a different colour.
If it’s never been painted before, you’ll need to paint it with a PVA-based solution or water-thinned paint layer to start with. You may want to scrape or sand off any loose or peeling patches beforehand, but only do this if you’re sure that the artex doesn’t contain any asbestos.
Once you’ve done this, follow with two coats of your paint of choice – ideally an emulsion. If your artex ceiling has been painted before then you can paint directly without priming. However, if you’re painting over a particularly bold colour with a lighter one, you might want apply a layer of white paint first.
Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.
If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.
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