Artexing in Greater London

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Artexing in Greater London

Artex is a building material that is used for for decorating surfaces inside the inside of homes. It is normally employed to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be in demand as an alternative to smooth plaster ceilings, and a professional painter and decorator can apply artex in many different textured pattern finishes. Artex is a specific brand name, but there are other manufacturers who create similar products. Older artex ceilings may be refurbished as well. There are various materials and applicators available in order to help make this task as effortless as possible. There exists a wide range of different options with regard to the varieties of texture which artex could be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects can be applied, all of which could be carried out as a DIY job fairly easily. Experienced painters and decorators will be able to explore with you what finish would best complement your room, and ensure that artex is administered in a top quality and consistent texture. Artex may be painted over, and deciding on a shade that goes with the texture of the surface can enrich an old ceiling and breathe life into a space.

Average Artexing cost in Greater London

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.

Average price per Artexing job in 2024

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Prices based on actual Artexing costs for Greater London, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Artexing installation cost in Greater London 2024

	Labour cost	£140
	Material cost	£50
	Waste removal	£10

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Greater London

The Greater London region has the second biggest population in the UK, just behind the South East. However, with the smallest land area of all 9 English zones, it comes with a large population density of 5,701 people per square kilometre; this is more than ten times of any other English region. London continues to increase in size over time, becoming increasingly industrialised. The City of London at the same time ranks as one of the most expensive urban centres on the planet, beside Tokyo and Moscow. For your household developments be sure to work with trustworthy firms and guarantee an excellent finish you will be proud of.

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18 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Bromley - BR1

Enquiry from: Dimitris S

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Remove 96sqm of artex ceiling, reboard and replaster

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25 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Mitcham - CR4

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Repair Artex ceiling and advice

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25 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

South Ockendon - RM15

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Need walls in living room artexed.

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06 Jun

Ceiling | Artexing

London - W7

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dear sir/ madam, we would like to remove artex in the kitchen ceiling and in the bathroom ceiling as well as in the panel under the stairs. could you give us a quote please? we are based in hanwell, ...

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29 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

London - SE9

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plastering over the ceiling artex are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 4+ cei...

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26 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Hampton - TW12

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refreshing the artex on the ceiling in our kitchen that is about 2meters wide and 4 meters long are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to ar...

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26 Aug

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London - SE6

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24 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

London - SE13

Enquiry from: Eliot M

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we are looking for the artex ceilings to be removed from a 2 bed flat of approx 107m2. the artex does contain 2% asbestos as we have had a test. the ceiling is just plasterboard with full access from ...

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31 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

London - NW9

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18 Mar

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London - SE2

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17 Mar

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Dagenham - RM8

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14 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

London - SW20

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Large crack in artex ceiling in bathroom due to water damage from leaking pipe in loft. Confirmed chrysotile

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11 Feb

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London - E1

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05 Feb

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London - SW16

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04 Feb

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London - SW9

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31 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

Thornton Heath - CR7

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Customer in Thornton Heath area made an enquiry for Artexing online. Confirmed via SMS at 15:19 Confirmed via email at 15:19 Please call to arrange an appointment to discuss options

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20 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Helen S

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artex ceiling removal in two rooms. approximate size: - 4.27m x3.23m room - 6.02m x 4.32m room Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Ar...

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19 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Costel Cosmin C

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14 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

Romford - RM5

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16 Oct

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Pinner - HA5

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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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