Painting & Decorating

Will Artex protect a ceiling better than plaster in a slightly damp room?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.04 PM

In seeking a quote to redecorate my 1950s one bed flat, the decorator/ painter suggested putting Artex on the bathroom and kitchen ceiling by way of protecting it from mild damp generated in both of these rooms and also due to various bumps and imperfections on the ceiling in both rooms. There is a minor mould problem in both rooms due to circumstantial use, so he suggested that Artex would work better than plaster in the long term. I am not a huge Artex fan, but if it serves a purpose, I would consider it. Any thoughts on this? Is Artex a better binder/ protector than plaster for a slightly dodgy ceiling?