we have a celing, artexed (argh!)
it needs painting, is there a trick to making it easy?
Or is it a case of it just does take ages?
2007-10-22 05:35:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If skimming it over is not an option. using a spray gun is the quickest option.
2007-10-22 05:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depending how deep the patterning is, use a medium or long hair roller. You will probably need to use a brush where the ceiling meets the wall. You are going to get splashed no matter what paint you use. Don't even think off washing the roller out, it will take hours and half the local reservoir. Stop the roller from drying out between coats by wrapping it tightly in a plastic bag.
A couple of tips. If you wear glasses, cover them with a strip of cling-film - it saves chipping paint from your lenses later. If you are painting the ceiling white, use the sort of paint that goes on pink and dries white. It makes it easy to see where you have been when doing the second coat (Yup, it is gonna need two!).
2007-10-22 05:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by Peter R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to alarm you but according to the age of the property be aware of small asbestos contamination, this is not serious but before you start stripping/ steaming etc you may need a sample taken from specialised contractor. Contact your local council. The best way is to apply a PVA unibond, and bond and set plaster over the artex. Or completely board over the original with new plaster boards and plaster set. This requires a qualified tradesperson (Plasterer). Get a few quotes. If the artex is found to be zero rated then the same plastering processes need to be applied.
2016-04-09 21:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a broad scraper to knock off all the spikes. You get rid of the ghastly dated artex look and create an acceptable dimpled surface that easy to live with and easy to decorate.
2007-10-25 23:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a medium/long haired roller, load it well....not quite to the point of dripping off the roller. Gently roll, when roller starts to 'hiss' it starts to splash( like a bicycle tyre on a road in rain). You will need 2 coats, across each other. Never be tempted to stretch it out.
For cleaning the roller I found a 'spin dryer', like a roller frame without the handle, just a shaft with the roller fixed to it, put in power drill in dustbin, and...the paint spins out.
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2007-10-22 22:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by johncob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a plasterer to skim it over after coating with PVA. We had to have our whole house done, it looks great now and Artex free!!
2007-10-22 05:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a spray can of paint, a trifle more expensive, but the other options will leave you and the floor in one ell' of a mess, waste of paint!
2007-10-22 09:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has loads of deep ripples in it use a wide - 4" - brush. DO NOT LOOK at the ceiling simply dip the brush in the emulsion and spread it out.
That saves a lot of neck ache!
RoyS
2007-10-22 05:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Those paint pads they advertise look easy to use on uneven surfaces. Try your local diy shop for them.
2007-10-22 05:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by KIRSTY_L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a long pile 12 inch roller Head (sheepskin are the best) thats all you need to do
2007-10-23 01:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a brush or long haired roller
2007-10-22 07:23:31 · answer #11 · answered by the f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋