Ceiling | Artexing
Sunderland - SR2
Enquiry from: Ronald C
Start Date: Immediate
I need some ceiling artex renewed after a roof leek. Someone would need to take a look at the job.
Artex is a building material utilised for decorating surfaces inside the interior of homes. It is often put to use to add a textured surface to ceilings. Artex continues to be popular instead of smooth plaster ceilings, and a specialist painter and decorator will have the ability to apply artex in an assortment of different textured pattern finishes. Artex identifies a specific brand, but there are additional manufacturers who manufacture equivalent building materials. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well. There are a variety of materials and applicators available in order to help make this task as easy as possible. There is a number of different options for the designs of texture which artex can be applied in. Stipple, swirl, or shell effects could be applied, all of which is often carried out as a Do It Yourself project reasonably easily. Professional painters and decorators can explore with you what texture would suit your space, and guarantee that artex is applied in an excellent quality and consistent texture. Artex may additionally be painted over, and choosing a shade that enhances the texture of the surface can improve a tired ceiling and breathe life into a space.
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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Sunderland - SR2
Enquiry from: Ronald C
Start Date: Immediate
I need some ceiling artex renewed after a roof leek. Someone would need to take a look at the job.
Sunderland - SR2
Enquiry from: Sheila F
Start Date: Immediate
i want someone to artex my hallway what are you looking to artex: walls are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceiling property type: reside...
Sunderland - SR1
Enquiry from: Linda L
Start Date: Immediate
my ceiling is already artexed but it has a long crack in it can it be repaired it is a fan pattern. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you ...
Newcastle upon Tyne - NE4
Enquiry from: Ladislav T
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer in Newcastle upon Tyne area made an enquiry for Artexing online. Confirmed via SMS at 11:25 Confirmed via email at 11:25 Please call to arrange an appointment to discuss options
Newcastle upon Tyne - NE13
Enquiry from: Jocelyn M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer made an online enquiry for Artexing via one of our websites. Confirmed via email/SMS/. Please call to arrange an appointment to quote.
Houghton le Spring - DH5
Enquiry from: ROBERT S
Start Date: Immediate
WE REQUIRE THE BATHROOM CEILING RE ARTEXING AS WE'VE HAD THE LOFT HATCH REMOVED
Newcastle upon Tyne - NE15
Enquiry from: Susan P
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of artexed ceiling in dinette Where the ceiling has started to fall due to a leak in the bathroom above causing a hole about 4-5 inches and debris to fall
Gateshead - NE11
Enquiry from: Paul D
Start Date: Immediate
Remove artex circular swirl pattern from living room ceiling (approx. 6m x 4m). cut a rectangular hole in ceiling to allow access to floor boards above.
Gateshead - NE11
Enquiry from: Paul D
Start Date: Immediate
Remove artex circular swirl pattern from living room ceiling (approx. 6m x 4m). cut a rectangular hole in ceiling to allow access to floor boards above.
Sunderland - SR4
Enquiry from: David T
Start Date: Immediate
I have had the house rewired and need artexing repaired were the traces were done
Sunderland - SR4
Enquiry from: David T
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
were having to have a rewire done and will require some repair work to artexing
Washington - NE38
Enquiry from: P
Start Date: Immediate
kitchen ceiling has a crack across where extension joins existing ceiling , want to have ceiling artexed to cover crack with light stipple to match rest of home . Are you the property owner: Owner of ...
Newcastle upon Tyne - NE7
Enquiry from: Gavin L
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: small minor repair to ceiling Are you the property owner: Owner of the prope...
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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.
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 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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