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Artex merely describes a surface area finish that's frequently incorporated for interior design. Although it's generally located on ceilings yet it can also be used on the wall surfaces also. The surface area finishing makes it possible for the specialist plasterer or designer include both texture as well as patterns to it. Initially, the name "Artex" is the trademark of a UK based company called Artex Ltd. With time, the Artex name has been made use of to refer to all textured finishes, although there are other organizations that make and also offer the same products.

 

Before removing artex on your ceiling, it's always crucial to establish whether the surface area finishing product contains asbestos. In addition to this, you may likewise desire to know how much you're going to have the asbestos artex ceiling removed. If indeed, then you've involved the appropriate location! In order to aid you make the most effective notified choice feasible, this message was contacted help offer you an concept of the price it's mosting likely to cost to get rid of asbestos artex ceiling.

 

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Average Artex Removal cost in Maidstone

How much artexing removal might cost depends on how big the area is, how accessible it is and your location. Different plasterers charge different amounts, and may spend varying amounts of time doing the work. However, the typical cost for an artex removal in the UK is about £200.

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Artex Removal installation cost in Maidstone 2024

Labour cost £140
Material cost £50
Waste removal £10
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Maidstone

Maidstone is the county town of Kent with a population of 75,000. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, connecting Maidstone to Rochester as well as the Thames Estuary. The South East town is exactly 30 miles from London and also has a populace density of 28 individuals for every hectare. There are 31,000 households in Maidstone town, so regardless if you are a homeowner or landlord, make sure to improve your home and use reliable experts to get the most out of your property.

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24 Oct

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im looking to have a plaster 700mm ceiling rose installed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are y...

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17 Jan

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please can you visit / quote for a ceiling - coving repair in our hallway. it's a victorian / edwardian house and the hall ceiling is showing disrepair and cracks, along with a section that has come a...

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18 Nov

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Enquiry from: Nicholas F

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raising of picture rail in two ground floor reception rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you ...

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07 Oct

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16 Sep

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new ceiling 6.4 x 5.6m to a rear extension needs plastering. it is already boarded. please provide a quote and availability. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached...

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10 Apr

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Hi, I am looking for a quote for a ceiling overboard on lath and plaster, 1930’s home. It currently has an area of fallen plaster. Area is 4m by 3.5m As part of quote can you advise on what yo...

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12 Dec

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15 Nov

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08 Nov

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Enquiry from: David P

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I am going to be having a new kitchen and need the walls and ceiling plastered. The kitchen is 4.6m x 2.4m and that includes 2 doors. What would be a ball park cost please. Are you the property owner...

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06 Nov

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Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: Emily G

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Kitchen ceiling plasterboard and skimmed. The ceiling will already be stripped back to the ceiling joists before work commences. The ceiling is approx 9ft by 15ft. I am just looking for ball-park pric...

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25 Sep

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Enquiry from: Alan L

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2 new appts ready in around 2 weeks.One above the other.Footprint of each around 18.5x5.5sq metres.Total wall area at around 2.4m high is 466sq.m and ceilings total around 265sq.m of which upper is an...

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13 Apr

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Enquiry from: Dawn J

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3 bedrooms; 2.7x2.8, 3.1x3.8 and 2x5x3.7 walls and ceilings to be plastered (skimmed).

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09 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

All rooms upstairs and a number downstairs require a plaster skim over artexed ceilings. Can you please provide a quotation for the work, together with timescales available.

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19 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

All rooms upstairs and a number downstairs require a plaster skim over artexed ceilings. Can you please provide a quotation for the work, together with timescales available.

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30 Oct

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Enquiry from: Edward F

Start Date: Less than one month

board and skim 5mx3.5m ceiling and skim whole room with 2 windows 1 door and fireplace. there will be lots of other work over next few months Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are...

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24 Oct

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Enquiry from: James J

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2 Bedrooms walls and ceilings. bathroom ceiling. landing ceiling and 1 small wall. hallway ceiling and 2 walls. lounge ceiling and walls. kitchen dinner ceiling and walls. - plasterboard Are ...

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10 Oct

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Enquiry from: Dave E

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2 chimneys boxed in, stud wall made good, 4 walls plastered, door frame made good, ceiling made good

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FAQs

can you wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

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