Ceiling | Artexing
Benfleet - SS7
Enquiry from: ALVIN L
Start Date: Immediate
Rmoval of artex from small lobby area 5 ft x 5ft
Artex is a building material utilised for surface decorating within the interior of homes. It is typically put to use to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be fashionable as an alternative to smooth plaster ceilings, and a specialist painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in numerous different textured style appearances. Artex describes a particular brand name, however there are additional manufacturers who make very similar building materials. Older artex ceilings can be restored as well, with many different products and applicators available for purchase to help make this method as easy as possible. There exists a wide array of of different choices for the sorts of texture that artex may be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects can be administered, all of which can be executed as a DIY task relatively easily. Knowledgeable painters and decorators can explore with you which finish would best complement your area, and ensure that artex is administered to produce a quality and uniform appearance. Artex can also be painted over, and picking a colour which suits the texture of the surface area can renew an old ceiling and breathe life into an area.
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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The Essex town of Benfleet boasts a population of 70,000 and situated towards the south of the county, north of the Canvey Island. South Benfleet neighbours some other sizeable towns of Southend and Basildon. Benfleet carries a range of properties from traditional to modern day, so be sure to employ professional household improvement experts in Benfleet to increase your property's potential and ensure a quality finish.
Benfleet - SS7
Enquiry from: ALVIN L
Start Date: Immediate
Rmoval of artex from small lobby area 5 ft x 5ft
South Ockendon - RM15
Enquiry from: Brenda W
Start Date: Immediate
Need walls in living room artexed.
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Shannon R
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer made enquiry for Artexing quotes online. Mrs lives in Gravesend area. Please call to arrange appointment
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
Start Date: Immediate
My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
Start Date: Immediate
My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Tilbury - RM18
Enquiry from: Tatiana Z
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.
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
Start Date: Immediate
My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Grays - RM17
Enquiry from: Yasmin N
Start Date: Immediate
We have a fan patterned artex ceiling that has sustained some water damage due to a leak from out power shower pump in the airing cupboard above. We would like to get this repaired.
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Damian P
Start Date: Immediate
Remove/cover speckle/Artex from living room ceiling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential How many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 Ceiling
South Ockendon - RM15
Enquiry from: Kimberley D
Start Date: Immediate
Artex has already been removed, celling needs plastering. Bedroom two 10’11 x 7’1 Bedroom three 9’4 x 7’5 Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What are you looking to Artex: C...
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Patrick C
Start Date: Immediate
Re- artex to existing artex ceiling and skim plaster the wall
Basildon - SS15
Enquiry from: John H
Start Date: Immediate
Work description: strip walls plaster walls sand wood floor emulsion walls and ceilings varnish floors Homeowner Please contact to appoint *
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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.
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.
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