Skip to main content

Ready to hire?

Post your job in minutes, browse real reviews and choose who to speak to.Post a job

Need some tips or advice?

Ask a question
Plastering & Rendering

Skimming artex ceilings

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.02 PM

We have recently purchased a 1960 build house and have been informed that the artex could contain asbestos fibres. We have been told that the ceilings could be skimmed, is this the best solution? Does it make it safe, or do we need to get the ceilings replaced? Bramster

Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?

Log in

2 Answers

Anonymous user

There is no right or wrong way to do this I'm afraid. The word asbestos strikes fear into most people. A general rule that we follow regarding artex and asbestos is if we can leave it undisturbed we will. To go into a little more detail if the pattern isn't to heavy (2-3mm deep) then we would consider skimming over the top. Any deeper than that and you would need to scrape the high points off potentially releasing asbestos particles. Next step is to apply a bonding coat to reduce the depth before plastering or over boarding any removal of asbestos should be done by professionals.
Answered30 September 2013
1

Anonymous user

Hi Artex from then could possibly contain asbestos, your best option would be overboard the existing ceiling and then reskim. Regards John
Answered30 September 2013
1