Hi, I am looking for different ways of removing thick unsightly artex! Some idiot plastered it over 70% of our house, wallas and ceiling using a tennis ball to create swirls (according to a local plasterer!) Now we want rid of it, we can't really use a wallpaper steamer as most of the surfaces are stud walls (we tried this and ended up with blown plaster on 2 walls!)
Any ideas? is there anything available to remove this stuff? or is it gonna boil down to using a chisel!!
Many thanks
2006-10-17 13:59:13 · 9 answers · asked by magalexander@btinternet.com 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Funnily enough, I have the same problem in my hallway and bathroom. My landlord, thankfully, has to fix it. I had a flood through the ceilings due to work he did on the roof and the Artex is flaking off - badly in places. The worst thing is the hallway was newly decorated when the flood occurred and it ruined a perfect job. I have been told not to touch it myself due to the risk of asbestos contamination (my apartment was built in 1973).
That said, I am still waiting for the landlord to sort it out so that I can decorate the rest of the apartment (gnashes teeth!). I am going to call them tomorrow to light a fire under them because I have asked for the work to be done 3 times so far and, as yet, I have seen no sign of action. If this question is still open when I get a solution, I will update my post to let you know how the deed was done...
2006-10-18 11:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Hallber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be carefull if the artex was put on before the mid 80's as there is a reasonable chance that it could contain asbestos fibres. There is nothing to be alarmed about as long as you do not sand it down or drill into it, releasing fibres.
I would say your best, least messy option is to have a plasterer coat the whole lot in PVA/ Water or a bonding agent and skim it with new plaster.
Attempts to remove artex usualy end in unbelievable amounts of dust and usually damaged plasterboard, requiring a plaster skim coat to make the ceiling look presentable.
Best of luck
2006-10-17 15:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Tetanus Tim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coat of bonding plaster to level it out then multi finish over it to give a smooth finish , or soak artex in wallpaper paste and this will soften it , probably be better to plaster over it as some artex contains asbestos - not nice stuff makes u very sick.
2006-10-21 02:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by plasterur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem at home and i have used Polycell Smoothover to cover the artex instead of removing it. It was quicker and less messy
2006-10-18 10:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by maxi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't remove it, too messy and time consuming. Did you not know that Artex themselves make a cover up called 'Smooth it', easy to coat over all types of textured finishes.
http://www.bpbartex.co.uk/bpb_press_smooth-it_powder.htm
2006-10-17 21:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had similar problems and ended up putting a complete new plasterboard ceiling on top of the stuff. Forget about trying to get it off.
2006-10-17 23:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooh you are in a pickle! You may have to skim over the lot to be honest removing the ugly stuff is pricey and time consuming. Good luck rather you than me!
2006-10-17 14:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Nedster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one way, skim over them, will cost but at least you will have nice lovely smooth walls for you to do what you want with. But unless you are able to plaster it will cost.
Have fun!
JJ
2006-10-17 14:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cant u put plasterboard over the top?
2006-10-17 14:20:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋