Artex is a product used for decorating surfaces in home interiors. It is usually chosen to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be fashionable as an alternative to smooth plaster ceilings, and a skilled painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in a number of different textured pattern finishes. Artex relates to a specific manufacturer, but there are additional manufacturers who create similar products. Older artex ceilings can be repaired as well, with a selection of materials and applicators on the market to help make this method as convenient as possible. There's a number of different options when it comes to the styles of texture that artex could be applied in. It can be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be performed as a DIY job relatively easily. Skilled painters and decorators can discuss with you which style would complement your room, and guarantee that artex is put on to produce an excellent quality and consistent appearance. Artex can also be painted over, and choosing a colour that suits the texture of the surface can renew 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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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, ...
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...
London - SE6
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London - SE13
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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 ...
London - NW9
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London - SE2
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London - SW20
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Large crack in artex ceiling in bathroom due to water damage from leaking pipe in loft. Confirmed chrysotile
London - E1
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London - SW16
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London - SW9
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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...
London - SE15
Enquiry from: Gabriela S
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Hi, I'm budgeting the work of the flat I'm negotiating a purchase. I am getting the artex of the ceiling removed because asbestos were detected. Therefore, I'd need a quote for the plasterer to fit t...
London - SE25
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Removal of ceiling board covered in asbestos containing artex from bathroom, and reinstatement with new board. Area to be removed approx 7ft by 7 ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property H...
London - NW6
Enquiry from: Tim M
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What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving Re...
London - NW6
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What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving Required in Hallway, 1 Living Room 4mx4m, and 3 Bedrooms (4mx4m, 3mx3m, 3mx3m)
London - SW16
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What kind of work are you looking to do? Artexing and Coving Great, what do you need done? Coving Victorian plaster coving. 90 linear meters. 4 bedrooms, Landing and living room.
London - E10
Enquiry from: Aleks I
Start Date: Less than one month
Work Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many ceilings do you require artexing: 3 Time scale: Less than one month Property Type: Commercial What are you looking to Artex: Walls Plea...
London - E4
Enquiry from: Allan K
Start Date: Less than one month
1 small bathroom artexed Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 What are you looking to Artex: Walls Time scale: Less than one month Property...
London - N4
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repair water damage caused by bathroom leak to ceiling and floor Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Home owner
London - N7
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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.
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.
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.
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