How Do I Get Rid Of Artex On My Ceiling
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SUPERTED6
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Hi
i want to get rid of the artex on my ceiling
how much would it roughly cost
living room is 4.22 m x 3.96
cheers
i want to get rid of the artex on my ceiling
how much would it roughly cost
living room is 4.22 m x 3.96
cheers
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SUPERTED6 wrote:Hi
i want to get rid of the artex on my ceiling
how much would it roughly cost
living room is 4.22 m x 3.96
cheers
About £24 if you DIY using this stuff from Screwfix
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp;jsessionid=OQGK14U2HB2JPCJO2C1CJ0Q?ts=40987&id=672260 -
My brother had this stuff in his bedroom a long long time ago when I lived at home.
The artex peaks/spikes wern't very big, so a plasterer was able to skim over the ceiling.
There are a few options to look at.
1: Remove ceiling completely. plasterboard and skim over. (messy job if you have old lath and plaster ceiling type).
2: Dab and board over , then skim over with plaster.
3: Skim over with plaster. providing peaks are not too big.
4: Hire a machine to grind it off. (extremely messy).
5: Put up a framework of battens and fit new plasterboard ceiling.
Take into account how much you want to spend, what is the room to be used for, can it be emptied completely, do you plan to stay in the house.
Personally, I plan to stay in my house, and I always want a job done properly. I would remove it completely and plasterboard a new ceiling.If only everything in life was as reliable...AS ME !!
robowen 5/6/2005©
''Never take an idiot anywhere with you. You'll always find one when you get there.''0 -
Hi,
IF its the old type artex, then there's a high likelyhood it contains asbestos so get it checked out before you start any work.
Try contacting your local authorities environmental health dept. to see if they can assist. If not they should point you in the right direction.
This will probably cost you though but better for you and your families health!
Gaz
Edit,
Just seen RobOwens post and if the ceiling is in good condition then yes skim over it or plasterboard.When you lay turfs its green side up!0 -
Gaz_Hammer wrote:Hi,
IF its the old type artex, then there's a high likelyhood it contains asbestos so get it checked out before you start any work.
Try contacting your local authorities environmental health dept. to see if they can assist. If not they should point you in the right direction.
This will probably cost you though but better for you and your families health!
Gaz
Edit,
Just seen RobOwens post and if the ceiling is in good condition then yes skim over it or plasterboard.
How long ago would they have stopped making "old Artex"? I have the whole kitchen covered in it and I know the previous tenant had lived here for 5 years. I am in the "very long" process of using a steamer to get it off as I hate it. Could I be at risk? Thanks:drool: :dance: Timberlake Hussy Clique Member No 3 :dance: :drool:0 -
robowen wrote:My brother had this stuff in his bedroom a long long time ago when I lived at home.
The artex peaks/spikes wern't very big, so a plasterer was able to skim over the ceiling.
There are a few options to look at.
1: Remove ceiling completely. plasterboard and skim over. (messy job if you have old lath and plaster ceiling type).
2: Dab and board over , then skim over with plaster.
3: Skim over with plaster. providing peaks are not too big.
4: Hire a machine to grind it off. (extremely messy).
5: Put up a framework of battens and fit new plasterboard ceiling.
Take into account how much you want to spend, what is the room to be used for, can it be emptied completely, do you plan to stay in the house.
Personally, I plan to stay in my house, and I always want a job done properly. I would remove it completely and plasterboard a new ceiling.
Lol, Love your Avatar Rob. Not very often you see a man cleaning the toilet:drool: :dance: Timberlake Hussy Clique Member No 3 :dance: :drool:0 -
Hi MariaUK,
sorry if you feel alarmed at this but its difficult to give proper advice by guessing!
Artex that usually contains asbestos was applied generally prior to the mid 1970's.
Have a look here (its a few years old but still relevant)
If the material is in good condition then its not normally a problem and I think that as you are using a steamer you are probably keeping the material damp which is good!
Unfortunately its a potential messy subject to really go into so please seek further guidance from your local authority and I hope your ceiling coating is clear or not of an age to be of concern!
GazWhen you lay turfs its green side up!0 -
mariauk wrote:Lol, Love your Avatar Rob. Not very often you see a man cleaning the toilet
Men are very 'precious' about cleaning toilets, aren't they. :eek:
I have two sons, I've decided to strike a blow for the females-to-be in their lives, as we have three loos in our house they each clean one as part of their pocket money jobs (they are aged 15 and 12) and I, and my husband, clean the other. :rolleyes:
You should have heard the fuss about it to start with, but they take it in their stride now.The only stupid question, is an unasked question ...0 -
Gaz_Hammer wrote:Hi MariaUK,
sorry if you feel alarmed at this but its difficult to give proper advice by guessing!
Artex that usually contains asbestos was applied generally prior to the mid 1970's.
Have a look here (its a few years old but still relevant)
If the material is in good condition then its not normally a problem and I think that as you are using a steamer you are probably keeping the material damp which is good!
Unfortunately its a potential messy subject to really go into so please seek further guidance from your local authority and I hope your ceiling coating is clear or not of an age to be of concern!
Thanks Gaz. Lucky me, the ceiling is actually just plasterd. The fool who lived here before decided to Artex all the walls instead and then paint them in a really sickly yellow :cool: Like I say, its only been up for about 5 years so I should be ok. One wall down three to go :rolleyes::drool: :dance: Timberlake Hussy Clique Member No 3 :dance: :drool:0 -
JayS wrote:Men are very 'precious' about cleaning toilets, aren't they. :eek:
I have two sons, I've decided to strike a blow for the females-to-be in their lives, as we have three loos in our house they each clean one as part of their pocket money jobs (they are aged 15 and 12) and I, and my husband, clean the other. :rolleyes:
You should have heard the fuss about it to start with, but they take it in their stride now.
Good for you, Im still trying to get mine to lift the toilet seat up, as for aiming straight, Do they ever learn?:drool: :dance: Timberlake Hussy Clique Member No 3 :dance: :drool:0 -
Steam and scrape it. Takes ages but worksNO to pasty tax We won!!!! Just shows that people power works! Don't be apathetic to your cause!0
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