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Artex is a substance utilised for surface decorating throughout the interior of homes. It is often chosen to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains in demand as a substitute to smooth plaster ceilings, and a professional painter and decorator should have the ability to apply artex in a range of different textured pattern finishes. Artex is a specific brand, but there are other manufacturers who manufacture very similar products. Older artex ceilings can be repaired as well. There are a number of materials and applicators available in order to make this method as simple as possible. There's a wide selection of different choices when it comes to the designs of texture that artex could be applied in. It can be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which is often carried out as a DIY task relatively easily. Specialist painters and decorators will be able to examine with you what design would go with your area, and guarantee that artex is administered to create a top quality and consistent finish. Artex may even be painted over, and picking out a colour that enhances the texture of the surface area can accentuate an old ceiling and breathe life into a space.

Average Artexing cost in Grange-over-sands

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 Grange-over-sands 2025

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

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Grange-over-sands

Grange-over-Sands is a town and civil parish situated on the north side of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria, England. Travelling by road, Grange Over Sands is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres) to the south of Kendal, 14.9 miles (24.0 kilometres) to the eastern of Ulverston, 25 miles (40 km) to the east of Barrow-in-Furness and also 28.1 miles (45.2 kilometres) to the west of Lancaster. Historically part of Lancashire, the town was created as an urban district in 1894. Because 1974, following local government re-organisation, the town has actually been administered as part of the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, though it stays part of the Duchy of Lancaster. It had a population of 4,114 at the 2011 Census.

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FAQs

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.

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.

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.

Can you plaster over artex?

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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