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Artexing in West Lothian

Artex is a substance utilised for decorating surfaces in home interiors. It is normally made use of to add a textured surface to ceilings. Artex remains popular in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and an experienced painter and decorator can apply artex in numerous different textured style appearances. Artex relates to a particular brand, but there are different manufacturers who manufacture very similar products. Older artex ceilings can be fixed as well. There are a range materials and applicators on the market to help make this method as easy as possible. There's a assortment of different alternatives for the types of texture that artex could be used to produce. It may be applied in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which could be carried out as a DIY task comparatively easily. Knowledgeable painters and decorators can discuss with you what finish would match your area, and ensure that artex is administered to create a top quality and consistent surface. Artex may even be painted over, and deciding on a colour that goes well with the texture of the surface can invigorate an old ceiling and breathe life into an area.

Average Artexing cost in West Lothian

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

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Artexing installation cost in West Lothian 2024

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

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West Lothian

West Lothian is one of Scotland's thirty-two council areas and with a population of 172,000, is the country's 9th most significant area for occupants. In spite of this, it's the twentieth largest area for size and has a populace density of 402/km squared. Along with neighboring Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh, West Lothian neighbours Falkirk, and North and South Lanarkshire. The area's important towns incorporate Armadale, Linlithgow, Whitburn and Livingston, with no cities contained in the region. For all the home improvements you're taking into consideration in West Lothian, be sure to only use reliable companies to increase potential in your property and increase value.

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29 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

South Queensferry - EH30

Enquiry from: Douglas F

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removal of ceiling artex in 3 bedroom house are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling

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29 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Susan S

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my home has polystyrene ceiling tiles attached to an artex ceiling which contains asbestos. i'm looking for the ceiling tiles & artex removed and replastering. it's a 3 bed semi around 80 sq m in tota...

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19 Feb

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Edinburgh - EH54

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Need to get pipes of previous boiler put of the ceiling and roof

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05 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Anabel M

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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Removing Artexing off walls and ceiling on hall.

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13 Jul

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South Queensferry - EH30

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Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Repair bedroom ceiling following a leak in the loft, also repair pipe box section in small toilet Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner P...

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2 bedroom ceilings 1 living room ceiling 1 kitchen ceiling 1small hallway ceiling 1 small bathroom ceiling to remove the artex are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residen...

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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Hall and staircase, thick artex. Was looking to get it plastered over if possib...

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What is artex?

Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.

Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.

How to paint an artex ceiling?

It’s possible to paint your artex ceiling if you want to smarten it up or make it a different colour.

If it’s never been painted before, you’ll need to paint it with a PVA-based solution or water-thinned paint layer to start with. You may want to scrape or sand off any loose or peeling patches beforehand, but only do this if you’re sure that the artex doesn’t contain any asbestos.

Once you’ve done this, follow with two coats of your paint of choice – ideally an emulsion. If your artex ceiling has been painted before then you can paint directly without priming. However, if you’re painting over a particularly bold colour with a lighter one, you might want apply a layer of white paint first.

How to artex a ceiling?

Artexing a ceiling can be a tricky job, but whether you’re considering hiring a professional or DIY, it’s helpful to know how it’s done.

Artex is available either in a paste or powder form. The paste is ideal if you’re making small repairs or additions to an existing ceiling. But, if you have a whole ceiling to cover, the powder is more cost effective. When you’re ready to get started, you’ll need to mix the powder up with cold water according to the instructions.

It’s possible to artex over plaster, plasterboard or paint. If you have a plasterboard surface, you should tape and fill any joints or cracks before you begin. Plaster and plasterboard both require a coat of sealant or primer first. You can usually artex straight over paint, but any gloss paint should be sanded down, and any dark paints covered with a layer of white.

Artexing can get quite messy, so make sure you empty the room you’re working in as much as possible, lay down sheets and wear protective clothing and glasses. You might want to practice on a piece of board before you start on the ceiling.

Start by using a brush or roller to cover a 500 square cm area with a generous layer of artex. Then use a brush, comb or roller to create your chosen texture. Every time you do a new section of ceiling, try to blend it with the other sections you’ve done. Don’t be tempted to cover the whole ceiling before you start adding texture – the artex will dry too quickly for you to do it all in time.

Artex usually needs 12-24 hours in a well-ventilated space to dry completely.

Does artex contain asbestos?

Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.

If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.

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