Artex is a product that is used for for surface decorating throughout home interiors. It is generally worked with to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains fashionable instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and an expert painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in various different textured design finishes. Artex identifies a particular brand name, but there are other manufacturers who produce similar materials. Older artex ceilings can be repaired as well. There are a selection of materials and applicators available for purchase to make this process as easy as possible. There is a wide variety of different options with regard to the styles of texture that artex can be used to produce. It may be administered in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be carried out as a Do It Yourself project reasonably easily. Experienced painters and decorators can consider with you what texture would be most suitable for your area, and make sure that artex is put on to produce a high quality and consistent appearance. Artex can be painted over, and selecting a colour which goes with the texture of the surface area can enhance a tired ceiling and breathe life into a room.
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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Abergwili is a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It has a population of 1612 and is also an electoral ward.
Abergwili is known for its Bishop's Palace, which has been home to the Bishop of St David's since 1542. It was founded between 1283 and 1291, when Thomas Bek was Bishop of St David's. The palace used to be a college of priests, and villagers knew it as a college until it joined with another to make Christ College in Breacon. It still has the chapel added by Archbishop Laud in 1625. Carmarthenshire County Council bought the palace in 1974 to use it as a museum, and they built the bishops a new residence in the grounds. Until 1802 there was a river called Towy running past the palace, but it changed course and left an oxbow lake. Now it contains lots of wildlife.
There is a public farm in Abergwili called Merlin's Hill Centre. It is situated next to Merlin's Hill, and there is a footpath that goes right to the top. There is an Iron Age hillfort at the peak.
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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.
If your artex ceiling is looking tired or you just fancy a change, you can try plastering over your artex. You have two options when it comes to plastering over your artex: plasterboard or skimming.
Covering your ceiling with plasterboard is a good option if you suspect the artex may contain asbestos. If done carefully, it doesn’t involve disturbing the artex, reducing the risk of asbestos exposure.
You also have the option to skim over your ceiling. The first steps to this involve removing loose and flaking parts, cutting off stipples and sanding your ceiling down. So, if there’s a chance your artex ceiling may contain asbestos, this isn’t the right solution for you. However, if you’re sure there’s no asbestos in your ceiling, then sanding down and skimming over your ceiling can be a great way to create an attractive result.
It’s worth noting that both putting up plasterboard and skimming plaster can be difficult jobs. Although possible to DIY, you’re likely to get much better results if you hire a professional.
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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