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Artex is a building material used for surface decorating within home interiors. It is normally chosen to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be in demand in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and a specialist painter and decorator should have the ability to apply artex in a range of different textured pattern finishes. Artex is a particular brand, however there are some other manufacturers who create very similar products. Older artex ceilings can be refurbished as well. There are a range products and applicators available for purchase in order to make this procedure as straightforward as possible. There exists a variety of different alternatives for the styles of texture that artex can be applied in. It may be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which could be carried out as a DIY task reasonably easily. Expert painters and decorators can review with you which design would match your room, and make sure that artex is administered to create a quality and consistent surface. Artex can additionally be painted over, and opting for a shade which suits the texture of the surface area can improve a tired ceiling and breathe life into an area.

Average Artexing cost in Much Wenlock

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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Artexing installation cost in Much Wenlock 2025

Labour cost £140
Material cost £50
Waste removal £10
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock is a community as well as parish in Shropshire, England, positioned on the A458 road between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Nearby, to the northeast, is the Ironbridge Gorge, and also the new town of Telford. The civil church includes the villages of Homer (1 mile north of the town), Wyke (2 miles northeast), Atterley (2 miles southeast) and also Bourton (3 miles southwest). The population of the civil parish, according to the 2001 census, was 2,605, increasing to 2,877 at the 2011 Census. Much Wenlock was traditionally the chief town of the ancient borough of Wenlock. The "Much" was added to the name to differentiate it from the nearby Little Wenlock, and represents that it is the bigger of the two negotiations. Notable historic tourist attractions in the community are Wenlock Priory as well as the Guildhall. The name Wenlock possibly comes from the Celtic name Wininicas, indicating "white location" (in reference to the sedimentary rock of Wenlock Edge), plus the Old English loca, implying "enclosed area". The town was recorded in the Domesday Book as Wenloch. The Wenlock Olympian Games established by Dr William Penny Brookes in 1850 are centred in the town. Dr Brookes is credited as a founding father of the contemporary Olympic Games, and one of the London 2012 Summer Olympics mascots; named Wenlock after the town.

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Can you plaster over artex?

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.

Does artex contain asbestos?

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.

How to paint an artex ceiling?

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.

What is artex?

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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