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    Artex smooth

    Thanks for that. I got Tetrion filler for the wall / ceiling joint, but according to the instructions you should not skim less than 3mm. I'll get some gyproc easi-fill. There are a couple of screws that went a little too deep (cordless drills eh?), but they should fill ok. I'm looking forward...
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    Artex smooth

    Thanks Aardvark. I've got the boards up and have decided to go your recommended route. Thanks to my measuring and cutting, I have a slight lip at a couple of joints, though with your tape and filler formula I should be able to get invisible joints. Is there any trade secret to filling the...
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    Artex smooth

    Thanks Aardvark. If I just Scrim and fill to get a smooth syrface, does the plasterboard go up white side down or grey side down? Cheers
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    Artex smooth

    Hi Russel. I'm doing all the work myself for my partner in Hereford. I thing I should be able to Artex, but don't have the skill / patience to plaster. By my reconing, it's easier to remove a botched up Artex job than a plastered one (there's confidence for you). The previous reply mentioned...
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    Artex smooth

    I am in the rpocess of re-boarding 'er indoors's kitchen ceiling. I don't want to go the plaster route and would like to Artex instead. The only thing is, she wants a smooth finish. I know you can get artex smooth for going over a patterned surface, but can this be used on new plasterboard? Or...
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