I have some stippled/swirly artex downstairs that we want to get sorted. I have had it tested and it does not contain asbestos, but the test man said often the asbestos content is so low it wont show up anyway, and to treat it with caution anyway.
Basically, which of the following would best:
1) Wallpaper paste spread over the artex apparently softens it so that it can easily be scraped off - then hope the ceiling is ok underneath!
2) PVA artex, bonding coat, then two coats of multifinish.
3) PVA then two coats of multifinish - having removed any larger lumps of artex.
Don't want to overboard if I can help it, as the cables for the lights are inaccessible from above annoyingly
Can try and get a picture showing how deep the artex is, if needed.
And - if possible:
1) If i tape the ceiling to wall transition (so taping both the ceiling and wall at same time) can i skim the ceiling, then leave it a few days before skimming the walls?
2) Is it ok when skimming external corners to install a new angle bead, or is this a problem in any way? Is it necessary?
Thanks
Basically, which of the following would best:
1) Wallpaper paste spread over the artex apparently softens it so that it can easily be scraped off - then hope the ceiling is ok underneath!
2) PVA artex, bonding coat, then two coats of multifinish.
3) PVA then two coats of multifinish - having removed any larger lumps of artex.
Don't want to overboard if I can help it, as the cables for the lights are inaccessible from above annoyingly
Can try and get a picture showing how deep the artex is, if needed.
And - if possible:
1) If i tape the ceiling to wall transition (so taping both the ceiling and wall at same time) can i skim the ceiling, then leave it a few days before skimming the walls?
2) Is it ok when skimming external corners to install a new angle bead, or is this a problem in any way? Is it necessary?
Thanks