Artex is a building material that's used for for surface decorating in home interiors. It is commonly worked with to administer a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains in demand in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and a professional painter and decorator will be able to apply artex in various different textured design finishes. Artex refers to a specific brand, but there are some other manufacturers who produce comparable building materials. Older artex ceilings may be fixed as well. There are a variety of products and applicators available for purchase to make this procedure as effortless as possible. There is a variety of different options with regard to the designs of texture which artex could be used to produce. It could be administered in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be completed as a DIY project reasonably easily. Skilled painters and decorators can consider with you which effect would best suit your room, and make sure that artex is applied in a superior quality and consistent texture. Artex can also be painted over, and opting for a shade which goes well with the texture of the surface area can improve a tired 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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Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Angela P
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repair part of my living room ceiling artex where there was a leak several years ago are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS24
Enquiry from: Peter B
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Living room ceiling approximately 12 square metres Artex simple swirl effect Plus coving 75mm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Ar...
Cardiff - CF23
Enquiry from: JACKIE B
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if possible repair to artex ceiling please . i have photos of damage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilin...
Cardiff - CF23
Enquiry from: Hilary I
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my lounge has a covering on the walls of what appears to be wall paper covered in lumpy artex type substance. what is the best plan as we really want a smooth surface to redecorate. are you the proper...
Clevedon - BS21
Enquiry from: Paula H
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Following water damage we are seeking quote to repair or replace the aertex ceiling. room size approximately 5meter x 3 meters. Initially we would be seeking a report for the Insurance Company, and t...
Penarth, Dinas Powys - CF64
Enquiry from: Rae D
Start Date: Less than one month
Lounge ceiling re-artexed to match the dining room (knocked through now). Room size approx 3mx4m
Cardiff - CF24
Enquiry from: Nuno C
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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: 1 bedroom with a bay window. 3.5x4
Penarth, Dinas Powys - CF64
Enquiry from: Rae D
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re-artex lounge to match dining room (circle pattern - currently artexed in a different pattern) Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many cei...
Cardiff - CF23
Enquiry from: Norman R
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Owner Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Recently experienced a central heating leak in upstairs bedroom and now ceiling in below kitchen needs to be plaster - boarded and re-plastered....
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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.
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.
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