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
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.
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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Hertford - SG13
Enquiry from: Andrew C
Start Date: Immediate
Artex in the style of fans or semi circles on two ceilings approx 22sqm
Baldock - SG7
Enquiry from: Darryn R
Start Date: Immediate
Roughly 30m2 of Artex ceiling removed from lounge.
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...
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...
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.
St. Albans - AL1
Enquiry from: Grace H
Start Date: Less than one month
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Hemel Hempstead - HP2
Enquiry from: Seun A
Start Date: Immediate
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
Buntingford - SG9
Enquiry from: Charles G
Start Date: Immediate
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 ...
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
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
Waltham Cross - EN8
Enquiry from: Rai L
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Letchworth Garden City - SG6
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: 11 foot wall needs skimming
Welwyn Garden City - AL7
Enquiry from: Allison S
Start Date: Immediate
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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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.
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.
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 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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