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Artex is a building material utilised for decorating surfaces inside home interiors. It is normally chosen to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be in demand instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and an expert painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in a range of different textured design appearances. Artex relates to a particular manufacturer, but there are different manufacturers who create comparable materials. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well, with a number of products and applicators available to help make this task as easy as possible. There's a wide range of different options with regard to the types of texture which artex could be applied in. It may be administered in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be done as a Do It Yourself job fairly easily. Knowledgeable painters and decorators will be able to explore with you which effect would best complement your room, and make sure that artex is put on to produce a quality and consistent texture. Artex can also be painted over, and opting for a colour that goes with the texture of the surface area can accentuate a tired ceiling and breathe life into a space.

Average Artexing cost in Cradley Heath

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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Artexing installation cost in Cradley Heath 2025

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

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Cradley Heath

Cradley Heath is a small town and also ward in the Rowley Regis location of the district of Sandwell, West Midlands, England. It exists within the Black Country, about 2 1/2 miles (4.0 km) south of Dudley as well as 8 miles (13 kilometres) west of main Birmingham. Cradley Heath is frequently confused with adjoining Cradley in Halesowen, although the two places have actually long been in separate local authorities, and till 1966 remained in different areas. Cradley Heath is one of numerous communities in central England still recognisable from their early 20th-century look. A lot of the shops as well as residences in the High Street are still standing after 100 years, though some were knocked down in the mid-2000s to give way for a bypass, to relieve congestion in the community centre.

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FAQs

How to artex a ceiling?

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.

Does artex contain asbestos?

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.

How to paint an artex ceiling?

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.

What is artex?

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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