artex replastering

ds1980

Hi am doing up a house which has some artexing.

Its only small and looks like its been done more with a paint brush dabbed at randonm spots.

can i just plaster over it?

Do i need to mix in 1 in 5 parts pva?

Any hjelp would be great thanks,

Volcano

Had mine done by a plasterer. He used a scraper to take the high points off the artex and get it very roughly level. Brushed on PVA/water mix (as per side of the container), let it dry overnight then skimmed over the top.

bomberman2

Volcano wrote: »

Had mine done by a plasterer. He used a scraper to take the high points off the artex and get it very roughly level. Brushed on PVA/water mix (as per side of the container), let it dry overnight then skimmed over the top.

Consider when scraping off artex, ASBESTOS!!!!! Lots of info posted on this site.


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cargo

I am Plasterer & Volcano's advice is the way to go.

ds1980

is it ok to do that as it may contain asbestos.

THere are only little peaks so just do the worst ones i suppose?

many thanks,

helpMe_2-2

Hey cargo. how much do you think it would cost per room for a plasterer to do this? i REALLY want my Artex SORTED in my house. Rooms are about 20 sqm max. Stupid question but does it make a lot of mess? We've just put down realwood oak flooring :-(

jason_s_2

You could be looking at around the £200-£250 mark,and as for mess,it can be a little messy but i always use dust sheets.