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Artexing in Hertfordshire

Artex is a product that is used for for surface decorating within home interiors. It is often used to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be popular instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and a highly skilled painter and decorator should have the ability to apply artex in a selection of different textured style finishes. Artex refers to a particular manufacturer, but there are various other manufacturers who manufacture very similar materials. Older artex ceilings can be refurbished as well. There are various products and applicators available in order to help make this process as easy as possible. There is a assortment of different choices when it comes to the sorts of texture that artex could be used to create. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects may be administered, all of which may be accomplished as a Do It Yourself job fairly easily. Experienced painters and decorators can review with you what style would best match your room, and ensure that artex is administered to create a high quality and consistent appearance. Artex may be painted over, and choosing a colour that suits the texture of the surface can enrich an old ceiling and breathe life into a space.

Average Artexing cost in Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire 2024

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

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Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire carries a population greater than one million people today, neighboring the counties of Essex, Buckinghamshire and Greater London. The county has a large population density, with 1,750 inhabitants per square mile. It is the UK's 14th most inhabited region. With a huge amount of properties in the district of Hertfordshire it's important to keep your property up-to-date. The easiest way of doing this is to employ reputable tradesmen in the Hertfordshire district for all of your development work.

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25 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Hertford - SG13

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

Artex in the style of fans or semi circles on two ceilings approx 22sqm

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02 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

Baldock - SG7

Enquiry from: Darryn R

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Roughly 30m2 of Artex ceiling removed from lounge.

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17 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Mike T

Start Date: Immediate

removal of ~60 m2 (tbc) of stipple/artex ceiling. please provide quote for total cost and cost per m2. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you...

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29 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Jess J

Start Date: Immediate

i am purchasing this property (3 bed semi-detached) and have confirmed that there is asbestos (chrystotile) in the artex throughout the house. i believe the house is approx. 80 sqm but do not have exa...

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25 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Watford - WD25

Enquiry from: Gregg U

Start Date: Immediate

To remove 25.5 m2 of chrysotile in the ceilings ( living room, single room and 2 small cupboard.

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21 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

St. Albans - AL1

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28 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Hemel Hempstead - HP2

Enquiry from: Seun A

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either skimming an artex ceiling or overboarding and skimming an artex ceiling depending on whichis better. artex might contain asbestos. the room is 4.5 x 5 metres

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13 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Buntingford - SG9

Enquiry from: Charles G

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A interior wall has been removed leaving a 9ft length x 1.4ft width gap, we need the artexing done to match and join the rooms together. The pattern is broken leather artex. Would you be able to give ...

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11 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Bushey - WD23

Enquiry from: Jan B

Start Date: Less than one month

I have a bedroom artexed , I have taken down a fitted wardrobe and need a bit off artexing done

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13 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Stevenage - SG1

Enquiry from: Gary P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: 2 bedrooms and a small landing area

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27 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

Waltham Cross - EN8

Enquiry from: Rai L

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A cracked tile in the roof caused a leak which collected in the insulation in the loft. Eventually this came through the bedroom ceiling. Part of the plasterboard ceiling subsequently collapsed. The m...

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18 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: John M

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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: 11 foot wall needs skimming

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21 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Welwyn Garden City - AL7

Enquiry from: Allison S

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Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Fill in a glass window (lounge to kitchen) plaster & paint lounge walls

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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