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Artex is a material utilised for decorating surfaces within the inside of homes. It is normally put to use to apply a textured surface to ceilings. Artex is still popular in place of smooth plaster ceilings, and a skilled painter and decorator should have the ability to apply artex in an assortment of different textured design appearances. Artex is a particular brand, but there are various other manufacturers who create equivalent products. Older artex ceilings may be refurbished as well, with a variety of materials and applicators on the market in order to make this procedure as effortless as possible. There's a assortment of different options with regard to the varieties of texture that artex can be applied in. It could be administered in stipple, swirl, or shell effects, all of which can be carried out as a Do It Yourself job relatively easily. Specialist painters and decorators can consider with you what effect would best complement your space, and guarantee that artex is applied to produce an excellent quality and uniform texture. Artex can also be painted over, and picking a shade which goes well with the texture of the surface area can rejuvenate an old ceiling and breathe life into a space.

Average Artexing cost in Whyteleafe

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 Whyteleafe 2024

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

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Whyteleafe

Whyteleafe is a town in the area of Tandridge, Surrey, England, with a couple of streets dropping inside the London District of Croydon. The town, in a completely dry valley of the North Downs, has 3 train stations (on two parallel lines). Neighbouring villages and also towns include Woldingham, Caterham, Coulsdon, Warlingham, as well as Kenley. To the west are Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley Common (possessed by the Corporation), Coxes Wood, and Blize Wood. To the east are Riddlesdown, the Dobbin, as well as Marden Park. The churchyard includes tombs of airmen that died throughout WW2, posted at RAF Kenley nearby. Because of the slopes the definition of a Warlingham Built-up Area taking in the eastern half of Whyteleafe, created after the 2011 census for analysis, containing 9,092 homeowners is rather strained yet shows a level of economic dependence. The village name comes from the unique white underside of the whitebeam trees growing in the location. In 1855 Nathaniel Glover bought White Leaf field as well as George Henry Drew later on finished the building that was called "White Leafe House". By 1881 the surrounding area had actually ended up being called "Whiteleafe". As with Kenley the history of its land prior to that was that of various other parishes, in this case Caterham as well as to a minimal extent Warlingham as well as Coulsdon. Its very first primary school was integrated in 1892, enlarged in 1900 and also once again in 1907. In 1911 the population of Whyteleafe was now larger than that of Warlingham town ... A county council senior high school for ladies has been set up in this year (1911 ).

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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.

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.

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.

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