Artex is a product used for surface decorating throughout home interiors. It is usually used to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be popular as a substitute to smooth plaster ceilings, and a qualified painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in various different textured pattern appearances. Artex relates to a particular brand name, however there are other manufacturers who create comparable building materials. Older artex ceilings can be restored as well, with various products and applicators available for purchase to help make this method as straightforward as possible. There exists a wide range of different alternatives when it comes to the varieties of texture that artex could be used to produce. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects may be administered, all of which is often executed as a Do It Yourself job fairly easily. Expert painters and decorators will be able to explore with you which effect would best complement your space, and make sure that artex is applied in an excellent quality and consistent surface. Artex may also be painted over, and picking a shade which matches 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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Hampton - TW12
Enquiry from: Melinda S
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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...
Pinner - HA5
Enquiry from: Nigar I
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Edgware - HA8
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Edgware - HA8
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Edgware - HA8
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Enfield - EN2
Enquiry from: Eilish D
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Ceilings in 3 bedroom house - would like to remove artic. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many ceilings do you...
West Drayton - UB7
Enquiry from: Sunil S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Need to Artec 1 sq m bath roof which was damaged by leak from flat above Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many ce...
Northolt - UB5
Enquiry from: Madeline A
Start Date: Less than one month
Customer visited the mydecoratingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Hartexing the ceiling Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How man...
Harrow - HA1
Enquiry from: Florin H
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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: from macai limited plastare
Staines-upon-Thames - TW18
Enquiry from: Philip M
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I own a flat in Staines (Robin Way) which is rented out to tenants. On March 30th water leaked from my flat into the flat below and caused damage to the artex ceiling in the hallway. I can send photog...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Tas R
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Three rooms and one wall
Isleworth - TW7
Enquiry from: Nilanjana N
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Work description: New house with white painted walls in very good condition. The walls will not need much preparation, need to color them in chosen colors / feature wall colors. 3 Double Bedrooms, 1 S...
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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.
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.
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.
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