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Covering up an Artex ceiling?
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.43 PM
Thinking of an economical ways of getting rid of an Artex ceiling in a 1960's semi. Currently leaning towards putting plasterboards over battons, is it essential that the plasterboard is skimmed or can we fill the joins and put up lining paper?
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kws decorators
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
for getting rid of a artex ceiling is to be skimmed over artex ceiling.
Answered16 November 2011
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Anonymous user
If you're happy with the levelling of the current ceiling, no need to re-board it; simply scrape off the 'high points' of the Artex, seal and skim. Job done!
Answered16 November 2011
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Anonymous user
on 99% per cent of oocassions, just scrape the artex taking off the high spots and PVA the ceiling. Next step is to put a first levelling coat and leave a good delay prior to the second coat. On an average ceiling size say 15sqm you should e paying about £120.00 to £150, the process is not difficult just a little time consuming
Answered18 November 2011
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northview property mainenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
yes you can overboard and tape and join. you dont need battens. just find where the joists are and use long drywall screws. but you can plaster over artex. a rough price would be about £250ish just to give you a idea.
Answered17 November 2011
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Anonymous user
You can skim over it, well prepped before, or plaster board and skim.
Answered16 November 2011
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