Artex is a product that is used for for decorating surfaces in the interior of homes. It is often used to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex is still popular as a substitute to smooth plaster ceilings, and a qualified painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in various different textured design appearances. Artex relates to a specific brand name, but there are additional manufacturers who make similar building materials. Older artex ceilings can be refurbished as well. There are a number of materials and applicators on the market in order to help make this process as easy as possible. There's a variety of different choices when it comes to the sorts of texture that artex may be used to produce. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects may be applied, all of which could be undertaken as a Do It Yourself project relatively easily. Experienced painters and decorators will be able to consider with you what texture would go with your space, and ensure that artex is applied in a quality and uniform texture. Artex can be painted over, and selecting a shade that goes well with the texture of the surface can improve a tired 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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Criccieth is a town and also community on the Llyn peninsula in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd in Wales. The community lies 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Porthmadog, 9 miles (14 kilometres) east of Pwllheli and 17 miles (27 kilometres) south of Caernarfon. It had a population of 1,826 in 2001, decreasing to 1,753 at the 2011 census. The community is a seaside resort, popular with families. Attractions include the damages of Criccieth Castle, which have extensive views over the town and surrounding countryside. Neighboring on Ffordd Castell (Castle Way) is Cadwalader's Ice Cream Parlour, opened up in 1927, whilst Stryd Fawr (High Street) has numerous bistro-style dining establishments. In the centre exists Y Maes ("The Field", or town square), part of the original medieval town common. The community is kept in mind for its fairs, hung on 23 May and also 29 June every year, when large numbers of individuals go to the fairground and also the market which spreads through many of the streets of the town. Famous people connected with the town consist of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George, who grew up in the close-by village of Llanystumdwy, and also poet William George. Group Captain Leslie Bonnet, RAF policeman, writer and begetter of the Welsh Harlequin Duck as well as his partner Joan Hutt, artist, both lived at Ymwlch just outside Criccieth from 1949 up until their deaths in 1985. Criccieth hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1975 and in 2003 was approved Fairtrade Town standing. It won the Wales in Bloom competition each year from 1999 to 2004. The town styles itself the "Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia".
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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.
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.
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.
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