Ceiling | Artexing
Dagenham - RM8
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Artex is a product used for decorating surfaces in the inside of homes. It is typically chosen to add a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be in demand as another option to smooth plaster ceilings, and a highly skilled painter and decorator should have the ability to apply artex in a number of different textured pattern finishes. Artex identifies a specific brand, but there are some other manufacturers who make similar building materials. Older artex ceilings may be refurbished as well, with a range materials and applicators on the market in order to make this procedure as easy as possible. There is a wide array of of different choices when it comes to the types of texture that artex can be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects may be applied, all of which can be executed as a DIY project fairly easily. Specialist painters and decorators can consider with you what texture would best complement your space, and make sure that artex is applied to create a high quality and consistent surface. Artex may additionally be painted over, and picking out a colour that complements the texture of the surface can rejuvenate a tired ceiling and breathe life into an area.
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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The London Borough of Redbridge is a London borough in North-East London, England. The borough was created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 as a merger of the former area of Ilford, Dagenham, Wanstead and Woodford and Chigwell Urban District. Its administrative headquarters is at Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford. The local authority is Redbridge London Borough Council. Redbridge is a borough that covers a total of 21.78 square miles. The borough is referred to as the 'leafy suburb' with one quarter of the borough covered by forest and green.
Based on population estimates created during 2014, the borough includes a permanent population of around 293055 individuals.|Redbridge has the third highest proportion of children as well as a higher-than-average proportion of older adults whilst the proportion of working age adults is slightly less than average. 3 quarters of homes are owner-occupied.
Redbridge is 1 of London's greenest Boroughs, with greater than 35 parks, playgrounds and open spaces to appreciate. These consist of Hainault Forest Country Park, featuring 300 acres of countryside which includes adventure play areas, cafe and a petting zoo; Roding Valley Park, a wildlife sanctuary with a wide selection of flora and fauna and woodland areas to explore; and Fairlop Waters Country Park, which provides a massive array of activities both on and off the water.|The top rated Valentines Park is located next to the beautiful Valentines Mansion, ornamental gardens, bowling green and outside gym among other attractions.
The borough is specifically well-known for its award-winning parks, six of which have attained the prestigious Green Flag Award, and open spaces, great transport links, thriving shopping places and high-performing schools.
Dagenham - RM8
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Ilford, Chigwell - IG3
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Romford - RM5
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Dagenham - RM8
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water damage to artex bedroom ceiling that needs fixing (either patching and skimming or removing and replastering) Are you the property owner: Owner of the property
London - NW9
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Edgware - HA8
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Edgware - HA8
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Edgware - HA8
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Harrow - HA1
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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.
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.
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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