i tried ntiromors but, my hands are numb from scraping, is there an easier way to get it off? ps dont say to replaster it bcos its too late for that now!!!!
2006-08-04 22:47:18 · 16 answers · asked by smithsinghc 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
go see your local PROFESSIONAL decorator for advice.
that's what i'd do!
:-)
2006-08-04 22:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by goodbye and good luck :-) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a new product on the market for painting over artex and it smooths it all out. Can't remember what it's called and it would probably be a lot dearer in the long run than replastering. It's never too late to replaster
2006-08-06 09:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by Hopalong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will never get Artex completely off. And yes it is hard work. I know that you said don't say re-plaster. But in all honesty, if its just one wall, a decent plasterer could have it looking brand new in a couple of hrs. Scrape the nibs off the Artex "if its a "stipple" sort of pattern, PVA "glue" the entire wall. Cover one coat 50-50 bonding + finishing plaster, this obliterates what is left of the Artex pattern, & then a top coat of finishing plaster. 2 hrs later, brand new wall. If this is a definate no no. Then try Nitromors "textured" paint remover from B&Q. Its expensive & very messy. In all honesty having the wall re-plastered is the best and easiest option. Good luck
2006-08-05 09:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor you! If you can afford to get someone in to fix it do that!
As another respondent said there is a product you can skim over the walls with until you get a flat surface but my experience of plastering of any kind is that to get a professional finish you need a professiomnal plasterer. You could even put hardboard over it which is what my builder did over my artex ceiling. That solved it without any mess!!!!!!!!!!! Removing it is so hard and the wall underneath is likely to be in a bad condition and need plastering anyway by the time you have finished. Admit defeat now and save yourself a lot of hassle :-)
2006-08-08 02:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a wallpaper steamer then scrape it off ,you will need to sand the walls after to get it good enough for painting etc and the whole process is very messy ,if the artex isnt too thick the best policy is to get a plasterer to skim over the top
2006-08-04 23:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a massive job. Why is it too late to get it replastered???
2006-08-04 22:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By purchasing an anti-artex gun. Available from Woolworths and other reputable anti-artex outlets.
2006-08-04 22:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether it contains asbestos. The website gives suggestions ranging from covering it up to steaming it off.
2006-08-04 22:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by Dale N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand it down with an electric sander, but make sure you wear goggles & a mask......Oh, by the way, you will be dusting for months after!!!!!!
2006-08-04 22:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
messiest job ever! find a cheap plasterer and have them skim the surface. failing that you can steam it like wallpaper or sand it. sanding is super messy though.
2006-08-05 22:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by busted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replaster it's never too late - go on do it.
2006-08-04 22:54:55 · answer #11 · answered by Henry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋