cheapest way to have house replastered

evoke

The problem with just skimming over Artex is that it will have a film of goo on it that will stop the plaster sticking to it properly. Also, the sharp points will mean that the plaster won't have a smooth finish. You need to scrape the sharp points off first and then use something like sugar soap to clean the Artex properly and let it dry before skimming.

Leif

Can't you just overboard and skim? Mind you, I wouldn't be surprised if some houses ended up with 3 or 4 layers of ceiling.

diable

Marry a plasterer.........

nickj_2

i;ve had loads of rooms that have had artexed ceilings skimmed without problems , the plasterer will sort out the surface so it will be smooth , if they are half decent, that is

Angie_B

A.Penny.Saved wrote: »

Getting a high quality P3 dust mask and disposable overall would be worth doing as a precaution in case there is any traces of asbestos in the Artex.

No dust mask will stop asbestos particles which also get through your skin and which will not be stopped by a disposable overall.

If the artex is of the age where there could be asbestos, you must get it checked professionally before you disturb it. Asbestos is not something to mess about with.