Artex is a material utilised for decorating surfaces in the interior of homes. It is commonly made use of to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains fashionable as another option to smooth plaster ceilings, and a specialist painter and decorator will be able to apply artex in various different textured style finishes. Artex relates to a specific brand name, however there are various manufacturers who produce very similar products. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well. There are various materials and applicators available for purchase in order to help make this process as convenient as possible. There is a wide variety of different choices with regard to the designs of texture that artex could be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects can be applied, all of which can be carried out as a Do It Yourself project comparatively easily. Professional painters and decorators will be able to explore with you what design would be most suitable for your area, and make sure that artex is administered in a superior quality and consistent finish. Artex can additionally be painted over, and opting for a colour that goes with the texture of the surface area can restore a tired 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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Montacute is a little village and also civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is assumed by some to stem from the Latin "Mons Acutus", referring to the conically acute St Michael's Hill controling the village to the west. An alternative view is that it is called after Drogo de Montagu, whose household originated from Montaigu-les-Bois, in the arrondissement of Coutances. Mortain held Montacute after 1066, Drogo was a close affiliate. The town is constructed practically entirely of the local hamstone. From the 15th century till the start of the 20th century it formed the heart of the estate of the Phelips household of Montacute House. The village has a great middle ages church, as well as was the site of a Cluniac abbey, the lodge of which is now an exclusive home. At the centre of the village is a large square called the 'District' around which are grouped attractive cottages and also a pub, the Phelips Arms; there is a second public house and hotel positioned in the village, called the King's Arms.
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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.
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.
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