We offer artex removal services covering the
Middlewich, Northwich, Sandbach, Knutsford, Holmes Chapel and Congleton areas.
Artex is no longer as popular as it used to be and and it is becoming more common now for flat ceilings and walls to be a preference. According to estate agents, although artex ceilings do not specifically de-value a property, buyers tend to favour properties with flat ceilings instead.
There are essentially three options to remove artex.
The first option is to 'steam the artex off' but this option has it's disadvantages. Although the ceiling is left flat, steamers can cause the underlying plaster to blow or crack. There is also no guarantee as to what condition the original plaster is in either. It is quite common for artex to have been used in the first place to cover up rough ceilings.
The second option is to plaster over the artex. This option guarantees that the finished article will be smooth and you haven't had to spend a day steaming the artex off in the first instance.
The third option is to board over the existing ceiling and then skim. This can be a slightly more expensive option due to the increased cost in plasterboard.
When plastering over artex ceilings, the artex usually dictates the type and amount of plaster to be used. Modern artex patterns can usually be skimmed over using two coats of finishing plaster. Older artex often requires a bonding coat first, followed by two coats of finishing plaster.
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