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Plastering & Rendering

Artex (with asbestos) removal from concrete ceiling

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.40 PM

Hi, I've had a company in to remove Artex (with asbestos) from the concrete ceilings in my flat. Most of the surface of the ceilings have been left with a thin white layer of what looks like paint which they haven't been able to scrape off. But they've said not to worry because what's left doesn't contain asbestos. I'm not expert but I imagine that what's left on the ceiling is Artex and therefore it still contains asbestos. So, when it comes to plastering the ceiling, will it be possible to do so over this residue? My concern is that if the ceiling needs sanding before plastering to get rid of the white stuff, it could be an issue as the white stuff may still contain asbestos. I hope I've made myself clear. Thanks

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

It’s the paint of the ceiling before the Artex was out there I can assure they wouldn’t leave if there were still asbestos. If you blue grit the ceiling it shouldn’t be a problem to plaster, just try scrape as much flakey bits off. Thick coat of blue grit and the plaster will not peal.
Answered6 May 2021
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Cd plastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Basingstoke
dont scrape any part of the ceiling ,the company would have removed any asbestos, just paint pva or blue grit , then skim straight on the surface
Answered8 May 2021
1

Mark Spence Plastering Service

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Birmingham
With out seeing the ceiling it is difficult to say where or not it is Artex left on your ceiling or not. The company you hired previously to remove the Artex has a duty of care to remove all Artex correctly! A concrete ceiling can be do in one of two ways. baton the ceiling with tiles lath then plasterboard and skim the ceiling or Blue grit the ceiling and skim however if using Blue grit the surface needs to be clean and free from any loose debri Thanks Mark
Answered9 May 2021
1

Wright way plastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Congleton
No nothing should be left, you cannot gaurantee off that description its all gone safely,
Answered4 June 2021
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