Hi, I’m soon to move in to my new home, some of the ceilings have artex patterns which I’d like to remove. The house was built the end of the 80s so I’m doubtful it has asbestos however I will check before removing. I’ve seen lots of videos about it being scrapped off which at the moment is the preferred option. I’m just wondering once the artex is scrapped off will I need to replaster / scim the ceiling or will the ceiling still have plaster on, allowing me sand and touch up before directly applying paint. I’m open to any other options. Thank you!
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
If the ceiling was artexed at the time that the house was built then in all likelihood it will have asbestos in it.
It’s very difficult to say what you’ll find underneath as a lot will depend on who did the original work, I’ve seen artex removed cleanly enough to be just painted other than a little filling but I’ve also seen huge gouges taken with the artex so good luck :)
Over boarding is an option but as long as the artex is in sound condition then a cheaper option would be to leave in place then blue grit and skim...if you’re not sure then there are Plasterer’s out there who will visit and give advice
You can overboard but you will still need to replaster and it could be heavy, could cause too much weight.
I would scrap off the artex, which will leave dips everywhere. I would apply first layer with bonding, then a skim of plaster.
Or a 50/50 mix of plaster and bonding in one thick layer.
Good luck 😉
Answered6 March 2020
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There are 3 options you can take regarding artex these are :
1) You can buy a special artex paint remover which just softens it to a paste type consistency (£25 a tin on Amazon) but only do this option if the survey shows that it's clear of asbestos. Then skim it with finishing plaster.
2) If the artex has asbestos in and the peaks are not to high you can skim with a 50/50 mix of bonding and plaster then finish with a skim of plaster.
3) Overboard it then give it a few skims of plaster.
I always reboarded on top of artex and skimmed.
Never had a problem.
Even done in my house 11 years ago, never had a problem.
Just make sure new plaster boards are screwed into the joist and you will be fine.
