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Artex is a building material that is used for for decorating surfaces inside home interiors. It is often employed to add a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains fashionable in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and a highly skilled painter and decorator will be able to apply artex in a variety of different textured pattern finishes. Artex is a specific brand name, but there are additional manufacturers who make similar building materials. Older artex ceilings may be fixed as well, with a variety of products and applicators available for purchase in order to help make this task as simple as possible. There's a wide variety of different options when it comes to the sorts of texture which artex could be used to create. It can be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be undertaken as a Do It Yourself job fairly easily. Knowledgeable painters and decorators can explore with you what style would suit your room, and ensure that artex is applied to create a superior quality and consistent appearance. Artex can even be painted over, and opting for a colour which matches the texture of the surface area can improve an old ceiling and breathe life into a room.

Average Artexing cost in Southwold

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 Southwold 2024

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

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Southwold

Southwold is a village and civil parish on the English North Sea coastline in the East Suffolk area of Suffolk. It lies at the mouth of the River Blyth within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town has to do with 11 miles (18 kilometres) south of Lowestoft, 29 miles (47 km) north-east of Ipswich and also 97 miles (156 km) north-east of London, within the parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. The "All Typical Homeowners" 2011 Census figure offers a total of 1,098 individuals for the community. The 2012 Housing Record by the Southwold and Reydon Society concluded that 49 per cent of the houses in the town are used as 2nd residences as well as let to holiday-makers. Although as soon as home to a variety of various industries, Southwold's economy nowadays is primarily based on services, and also particularly hotels, holiday lodging, food catering, and tourism. With the surrounding locations mostly given over to agriculture, the community is an important business centre for the location, with a number of independent stores, cafés and restaurants; and also a market on Mondays and Thursdays. However, there has been a marked trend over the last few years for selling chains, including food and beverages, clothes and stationery shops, to take over formerly independent retail facilities. Adnams Brewery is located in Southwold, and is the town's largest single company. Although the angling fleet as well as the industry typically is much decreased, Southwold Harbour stays one of the primary fishing ports on the Suffolk coastline. In 2012, additional centers for the fleet were built there, as part of the repair and reinstatement of the Harbour's North Wall.

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FAQs

How to artex a ceiling?

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.

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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