Artex is a substance utilised for decorating surfaces in home interiors. It is normally made use of to add a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains popular in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and an experienced painter and decorator can apply artex in numerous different textured style appearances. Artex relates to a particular brand, but there are different manufacturers who manufacture very similar products. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well. There are a range materials and applicators on the market to help make this method as easy as possible. There's a assortment of different alternatives for the types of texture that artex could be used to produce. It may be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which could be carried out as a DIY task comparatively easily. Knowledgeable painters and decorators can discuss with you what finish would match your area, and ensure that artex is administered to create a top quality and consistent surface. Artex may even be painted over, and deciding on a colour that goes well with the texture of the surface can invigorate 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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South Queensferry - EH30
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removal of ceiling artex in 3 bedroom house are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling
Linlithgow - EH49
Enquiry from: Susan S
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my home has polystyrene ceiling tiles attached to an artex ceiling which contains asbestos. i'm looking for the ceiling tiles & artex removed and replastering. it's a 3 bed semi around 80 sq m in tota...
Edinburgh - EH54
Enquiry from: Faeza A
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Need to get pipes of previous boiler put of the ceiling and roof
Edinburgh - EH54
Enquiry from: Anabel M
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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Removing Artexing off walls and ceiling on hall.
South Queensferry - EH30
Enquiry from: Martin L
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Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Repair bedroom ceiling following a leak in the loft, also repair pipe box section in small toilet Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner P...
Motherwell - ML1
Enquiry from: Ronnie M
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2 bedroom ceilings 1 living room ceiling 1 kitchen ceiling 1small hallway ceiling 1 small bathroom ceiling to remove the artex are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residen...
Bellshill - ML4
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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Hall and staircase, thick artex. Was looking to get it plastered over if possib...
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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.
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.
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 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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