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How to get rid of artex
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.15 PM
We have recently moved into a new properly the downstairs toilet and outhouse walls are covered in thick artex. We have tried just scraping it off but doing a small patch about 50cm x 30cm took almost 3 hours. We really want to get rid of it all. What's the best way to do this?
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4 Answers
Crafters of London Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi
A word of caution about removing Artex, the older stuff contains asbestos so its better to leave it alone and put a bonding coat of plaster over it before skimming.
Answered26 July 2015
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Anonymous user
hi lizy the best way round that is to have the walls skimmed with new plaster you will never get artex off it is a night mare kind regards ronnie
Answered26 July 2015
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Anonymous user
Hi the only way to get rid of artex is to plaster over it! Give it a good scrapping first to remove any big lumps
Answered26 July 2015
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The Business Plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Lizy, you can always overboard it with plasterboard (depending how much room you have to play with) If you are limited with space you could always use a base coat of hardwall and then a multi-finish plaster to finish. (note: scrape off as much as you can plus you will benefit from using a stabilising primer) I would recommend getting a plasterer in.
Answered6 August 2015
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