Artex is a building material used for surface decorating throughout the inside of homes. It is generally worked with to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be popular instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and a skilled painter and decorator can apply artex in various different textured design appearances. Artex describes a particular brand name, however there are alternative manufacturers who produce similar materials. Older artex ceilings may be repaired as well. There are a selection of materials and applicators available for purchase to help make this method as simple as possible. There's a variety of different choices with regard to the styles of texture that artex may be applied in. It may be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be undertaken as a Do It Yourself task fairly easily. Experienced painters and decorators will be able to review with you which design would go with your space, and ensure that artex is put on to create a quality and consistent appearance. Artex may additionally be painted over, and opting for a colour that suits the texture of the surface can enrich an old 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 major town of Swindon is located towards the south west of England within the county of Wiltshire, which includes a populace of 209,000. Swindon is only 81 miles from London, wedged somewhere between Bristol and Reading. The town is still growing, with population growing 16.2% since 2001 alone and a predicted 39% increase by 2026. Be sure of picking the best rates for your project by assessing quotations from professional tradespeople.
Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Paul S
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moved into flat and want artex removed from all ceilings. 2 x bedrooms, hallway. small bathroom and kitchen around 50m2 floor plan are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: resi...
Swindon - SN2
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have had awater leak which has lifted the artex. it's only a small area and needs repairing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ...
Swindon - SN25
Enquiry from: Lee S
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need a match up if possible small area of ceiling if possible property type: residential are you the property owner: relative of owner what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you r...
Swindon - SN3
Enquiry from: Garry T
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Customer visited the myasbestosquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: , Work description: Re- Artex ceilings and walls Are you the property owner: Owner...
Swindon - SN3
Enquiry from: M
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My daughter had a water leak which ruined part of her lounge ceiling. its about 3 foot square and is the cone pattern I think. its been re-boarded ready for artexing . Would it be possible to patch h...
Malmesbury - SN16
Enquiry from: Richard W
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ceiling removed in the kitchen are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling
Calne - SN11
Enquiry from: Brian F
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shower room ceiling of about 3 square metres - existing smooth surface with cracks.
Chippenham - SN15
Enquiry from: Gary L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Removal of old art ex from ceilings of all rooms in a newly purchased house. There are 4 downstairs rooms, 5 upstairs rooms and a stairway (not sure of square footage) requiring removal of artex of c...
Chippenham - SN15
Enquiry from: Gary L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Removal of old art ex from ceilings of all rooms in a newly purchased house. There are 4 downstairs rooms, 5 upstairs rooms and a stairway (not sure of square footage) requiring removal of artex of c...
Chippenham - SN15
Enquiry from: Steve N
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2 ceilings to be Combe artexed
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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 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.
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.
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.
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