Artex is a product utilised for surface decorating inside the inside of homes. It is typically chosen to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex is still popular as a substitute to smooth plaster ceilings, and a qualified painter and decorator can apply artex in a variety of different textured design finishes. Artex identifies a specific manufacturer, however there are different manufacturers who make very similar materials. Older artex ceilings can be refurbished as well. There are a selection of materials and applicators available for purchase to help make this procedure as easy as possible. There is a assortment of different options with regard to the designs of texture which artex can be applied in. It may be administered in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which is often completed as a DIY project reasonably easily. Specialist painters and decorators will be able to review with you which result would go with your room, and ensure that artex is applied in an excellent quality and consistent texture. Artex may also be painted over, and opting for a shade which enhances the texture of the surface area can revitalize an old 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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Southend-on-Sea - SS2
Enquiry from: Raymond J
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patch repair an artex ceiling whi h was water damaged. the area to be patched is about 1 sq m. the pattern is a simple fan pattern. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: re...
Southend-on-Sea - SS1
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Southend-on-Sea - SS3
Enquiry from: Dave D
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two rooms with stippled artex ceilings replaced with broken leather lace artex Room 1 12' x 8' approx Room 2 18' x 11 approx
Southend-on-Sea - SS1
Enquiry from: Chris T
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Repair to fairly small area of Artex ceiling damaged by water leak OR quote to skim much larger area of ceiling
Basildon - SS14
Enquiry from: Fred W
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small area in ceiling to repair and match rest of ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you r...
Basildon - SS14
Enquiry from: Rajwana B
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artex on living room ceiling and one bedroom are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: ...
Benfleet - SS7
Enquiry from: ALVIN L
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Rmoval of artex from small lobby area 5 ft x 5ft
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
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My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
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My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Billericay - CM12
Enquiry from: Lilian G
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My cold water tank in the loft overflowed and has damaged my artex ceiling, in the bedroom. Can you please come and look to see if it can be repaired, as I don 't want the whole room decorated. Are ...
Gillingham - ME7
Enquiry from: Craig W
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Artex removal from hallway and landing. The ceiling and walls.
Basildon - SS16
Enquiry from: David C
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Large passage hallway stairway art exhibit emoval Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What are you looking to Artex: Walls
Billericay - CM11
Enquiry from: James S
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I would like to know where in the property asbestos exists - particularly in the Artex ceilings. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property
Basildon - SS15
Enquiry from: John H
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Work description: strip walls plaster walls sand wood floor emulsion walls and ceilings varnish floors Homeowner Please contact to appoint *
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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.
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.
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