Search results for query: plaster over artex

My staircase is artexed and i want it plastering, now is it possible to plaster over or will it all need to be taken off? Many thanks in advance

My lounge has an artex ceiling, is it a good idea to plaster over it? If so what kind of prep work would need to be done? The artex is in good sound condition but its just not my taste. Thanks in advance.

We are decorating one of our rooms and have just called a plasterer for a quote, the ceiling is artexed and we would like it skimming over. The plasterer said he will come and have a look but they would normally board over rather than go over the artex as it is not recommended. Does this sound...

Hi all, I have done the search on the above subject, plenty of good info. What could I expect to pay to have a 8ftx 8ft artexed bathroom ceiling plastered over ? Regards J

Hi, I have fan artex throughout my house on the ceilings, about 1-2mm ridge depth. Thinking this can be plastered over with mukti finish? Is this correct? If so, what is the procedure in terms of PVA etc?

Hi I've recently done a plastering course and have done a few jobs for friends and family with good results. Another friend would like me to plaster his hall stairs and landing which has artex on the walls and ceilings. i'm not sure what the pattern is called but its basically ridged (upto...

so what's the difference between artex/plaster and why are so many people against artex? i'm in the process of plastering a room - one wall has been artexed in the past so i'm either going to plaster over it or artexing over it - anyone see any problems with that? just intrested in...

Had a plasterer in to skim over artex as wasn’t sure if it contained asbestos or not. Plasterer gave up after an hour as plaster was popping and slipping off. Missus told me he used PVA beforehand. Before I go ahead and board over the artex and skim myself, is there anything I can try to avoid...

I'm having a low grade asbestos containing Artex ceiling plastered over to provide a smooth finish. Does anyone know if this is normal practice or do people normally have this type of Artex removed first? We just want the ceilings to look more presentable and of course we want to hide the...

About to redecorate a room and was preparing to get a plasterer in to re-skim the walls, but I've discovered loads of blown plaster over what appears to be Artex underneath, on all 4 walls. Some of the plaster just flakes off in massive pieces with just a tap, but in places is adhered better and...

Trying to remove artex - what a nightmare ! Is it OK to plaster over artex and or vinyl silk emulsion on the ceiling and does anyone know how successful this is - or unsuccessful ? Will it make any difference if I pre-paint with unibond 1/1. Thank's.

Could someone please offer me advice on how to skim over Artex. Thanks :)

Evening everyone I'm planning on plastering over some wonderful artex tomorrow, I've taken off the peaks making it reasonably smooth ready. My question is this, my plastering skills is pretty limited to the multi finish on low suction keys, I have a few bags of bonding plaster I ordered my...

Had a ceiling that had artex and was skimmed with plaster. However, the artex pattern is showing through now it has had paint on it. Is this normal? Will it just require several coats of paint?

Hi, I'm wanting to flatten an artexed ceiling,unfortunately i have no experience in plastering,however i have over 10 years experience in drylining. (tape/jointing) Just wanted to know what the best way would be to flatten the ceiling without using any plastering materials. I know i...

:shock: I have recently purchased a small flat which is in need of lots of work. The worst is the ceilings, the previous owner has apllied strips of lining paper over the joins of the plaster boards and artexed over the top. The problem is that artex is not very fashionable now and the strips of...

What are the experts views on getting rid of an artex ceiling? Should you remove the artex first and then plaster, or just plaster over it? Are there advantages, disadvantages, what is the norm? My wife is concerned that if it is just plastered over, then the extra thickness will impact the...

Hi all, I'm inexperienced and need your help in figuring something out. I bought a flat recently and the survey identified asbestos Artex in one of bedroom, and also in the cupboard ceiling of the other bedroom. I got some licensed folks to come over and get rid of all the Artex they...

I have a ceiling that I want to plaster over the Artex. It has nice coving that I wish to keep, and in other rooms I was able to cut around and remove the lathe and plaster before re-boarding and skimming. However the coving in this room has multiple cracks, which I intend to fill/glue with...

Hi, I wish to batten out my ceiling (over artex) ready for plasterboarding with skim finish. The plan was to do the work myself and bring in a plasterer to skim finish for me. Problem is that I can't fix the plasterboards myself as they are too heavy to prop up, so would it cost much extra...