Artex ceiling removal

Until the mid-1980s the Artex coating was made with white asbestos to strengthen it. This means that only old Artex will contain asbestos and most probably any Artex applied after 1990 will not contain any harmful material whatsoever. It is also worth noting that the texture is only harmful when in a powder form, i.e., being sanded, and poses no risk whatsoever while it is undisturbed on ceilings or walls and covered with emulsion paint. If you would prefer to remove Artex instead, then it can be safely done using a wet method — with either a wallpaper steamer or a special gel. As long as the material remains damp, the fibres will not become airborne. Safety precautions still need to be taken, of course, including sealing doors and windows with polythene sheeting, and wearing disposable overalls and a suitable respirator. The scrapings should be securely bagged-up while still damp, labelled ‘asbestos’, and taken to your local authority’s licensed disposal site. Many thanks D Developments find us on facebook