Hi everyone,
We are renovating a 2 bed flat in a 1970's block for resale, which has had Chrysolite confirmed as being present in all of the ceilings (lab results said so). The artex is the mottled type paint, rather than the swirly stuff.
We want to cover over it to hide it and ideally add downlights but are unsure what the best plan of action is.
Would it be best to plaster or overboard? Or is it just to leave it alone?
- If plaster is there anything special we need to do?
- If overboarding, do we need to drill into the ceiling? How do we do so to prevent dust?
Re, the downlights, what's best to do? Again, is it best to admit defeat, just paint the ceilings and add nice lampshades?
Re. our skillset: My husband has done all of the reno to date, stripping majority of property back to brick, but if this is too difficult we will probably hire tradesmen.
Many thanks for your help!
Jo
We are renovating a 2 bed flat in a 1970's block for resale, which has had Chrysolite confirmed as being present in all of the ceilings (lab results said so). The artex is the mottled type paint, rather than the swirly stuff.
We want to cover over it to hide it and ideally add downlights but are unsure what the best plan of action is.
Would it be best to plaster or overboard? Or is it just to leave it alone?
- If plaster is there anything special we need to do?
- If overboarding, do we need to drill into the ceiling? How do we do so to prevent dust?
Re, the downlights, what's best to do? Again, is it best to admit defeat, just paint the ceilings and add nice lampshades?
Re. our skillset: My husband has done all of the reno to date, stripping majority of property back to brick, but if this is too difficult we will probably hire tradesmen.
Many thanks for your help!
Jo