Artex is a building material used for decorating surfaces in the inside of homes. It is often used to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex is still fashionable as another option to smooth plaster ceilings, and a qualified painter and decorator can apply artex in a range of different textured design appearances. Artex relates to a specific manufacturer, but there are additional manufacturers who produce equivalent building materials. Older artex ceilings may be refurbished as well, with many different materials and applicators on the market in order to make this method as straightforward as possible. There's a wide variety of different alternatives for the types of texture that artex can be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects may be applied, all of which could be carried out as a Do It Yourself task comparatively easily. Specialist painters and decorators will be able to consider with you what impact would go with your area, and ensure that artex is administered to create a top quality and consistent finish. Artex can even be painted over, and opting for a shade that complements the texture of the surface area can enhance 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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Mold is a town in Flintshire, Wales, on the River Alyn. It is the administrative seat of Flintshire County Council, and was the county town of Clwyd from 1974 to 1996. According to the 2011 UK Census, it has a permanent resident population of around 10058 people. With no train service, Mold is hard to get to by public transport. The nearest station is at Buckley, which has connections to Wrexham and Liverpool. Flint train station, to which Mold is connected by regular bus services, is not much further, and has direct trains to Cardiff, London and Manchester. All throughout the day there are regular buses from Mold Bus Station to Chester and Wrexham along with other nearby towns and villages. Mold has a 15th-century parish church, a small museum and the regional arts centre, Theatre Clwyd. Sharing a building with Mold Library and Museum is Visit Flintshire, which is the primary Tourist Information Office for the town and its surroundings, and offers an outlet for regional artists and craftspeople to promote their work. Mold is a cittaslow (slow food town), and it was the first town in Wales to obtain this distinction. Mold has a diverse street market every Wednesday and Saturday for fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of other goods. For speciality and fresh local food, the Celyn Farmers' Market is held on the first and third Saturdays of on a monthly basis in Mold. The Mold Food and Drink Festival is held each September. The food festival has a main event area on the edge of the town centre, and a lot of central and local companies contribute to the celebration. For all of your home enhancements, be sure to find trusted specialists in Mold to make certain of quality.
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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.
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.
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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