Identify this ceiling?

[wetfeet]

I've seen this sort of textured surface on ceilings of properties that might be damp (I'm property searching). Could someone identify it please - is it something to cover up bad things?

https://lc.zoocdn.com/390bfd29eed78b68566e85ea552e50774c7231b5.jpg

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

not a great picture. looks like artex

 

[Alastairreid]

Its artex, used to be fashionable, good for covering cracks as well.

 

[wetfeet]

Ah, thanks! Checking google images of said product that's what I'm seeing alright.

So would this be commonly used to cover damp/mould? In older e.g. stone properties I've sometimes seen it and does look incongruous and suspicious. Along with cladding on ceilings and lower walls.

 

[Alastairreid]

No it was the trend in the 80s, I wouldnt say it was ominous, millions of houses still have it.
It may contain asbestos though.

 

[wetfeet]

OK. Just looks suspicious in an old property when some ceilings have it and others not.

Asbestos: thanks! Very good to know.