Artex is a material used for surface decorating within the interior of homes. It is commonly used to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains in demand instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and a professional painter and decorator will be able to apply artex in numerous different textured design appearances. Artex relates to a specific manufacturer, however there are more manufacturers who manufacture similar materials. Older artex ceilings may be refurbished as well, with an assortment materials and applicators available in order to make this process as easy as possible. There is a wide array of of different alternatives with regard to the sorts of texture that artex could be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects can be applied, all of which could be undertaken as a Do It Yourself task reasonably easily. Expert painters and decorators can consider with you which finish would be most suitable for your space, and guarantee that artex is administered to create a superior quality and consistent appearance. Artex can even be painted over, and choosing a shade that goes with the texture of the surface can regenerate a tired ceiling and breathe life into a room.
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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Saxmundham is a tiny market town in Suffolk, England, embeded in the valley of the River Fromus concerning 18 miles (29 km) north-east of Ipswich and also 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) west of the shore at Sizewell. The community is bypassed by the A12. It is served by Saxmundham railway station on the East Suffolk Line. Saxmundham Town Council comes under the new East Suffolk District. It was previously in Suffolk Coastal District. The district selecting ward also has the name Saxmundham. Its population at the 2011 census was 4,913. The town's name supposedly originates from the Old English "Seizmond's House". The earliest recorded mention of Saxmundham is in the Domesday Book of 1086 which states 3 churches. It has had a market charter considering that at least 1272 and also continues the tradition to now.
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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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