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Homax 6100 Ceiling Texture Scraper,Black,12-Inch

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The name Artex comes from the trademark Artex LTD, who are based here in the United Kingdom. This substance is often used by decorators, usually skilled plasters as they create these individual patterns on ceilings and walls. As this process can be extremely messy we recommend preparing your room with dust coverings or newspaper on the floor. This will make the clean up process much easier at the end. Step 2 It is strongly advised you don’t break off any of the artex to send as a sample yourself, as you could risk exposure to harmful fibres. Artex was once a highly popular decorating choice method for ceilings. Due to changes in interior fashion, it is now becoming less popular among homeowners with most choosing removal options.

If the area is undamaged, you are able to source all your tools and materials and then begin the step by step process to remove the Artex. FAQs Q: How can I tell if there’s asbestos in artex?Next, you’re going to want to wet the ceiling with a pump sprayer. This will make for easier scraping and much less dust during the removal process. If you already have a garden pump sprayer, that’s the perfect tool to mist the ceiling gently. Just be sure to let it soak for about 15 minutes before scraping. A: As a general rule of thumb if your home was built before the mid 1980s, then your artex in your home is likely to contain asbestos. If you are concerned about asbestos in your home then you would need to seek professional advice from an asbestos surveyor to determine whether the asbestos is present. You can also send a sample of your artex off for analysis. Leave the film overnight to soften an existing emulsion and the artex. We only recommend this method on multi-layered surfaces. Step 4 Don’t be tempted to sand down the artex first as this can release asbestos particles and realise fibres that can become airborne and any inhalation can be damaging. Sources

We recommend that you cover yourself appropriately, wear old clothing and ideally cover your skin, with long sleeves and trousers. The X-Tex is a safe product to use. This doesn’t cause any burns and you won’t get any nasty toxic smells due to the products PH level.There is a difference between artex and plastering and that's due to the finished product, as plastered finish is smooth and the Artex is textured.

Continue to apply the X-Tex solution on the specific area and use your scraper to remove the Artex. Apply an X-Tex coating onto your artex surface. Use a paintbrush and generously apply a coat to the surface. Step 3 A: In short, yes you can! If the artex in your home is in good condition and there are no breakages then it is safe to cover the artex with plasterboard and skim over it with a fresh layer of plaster.However it can be harmful when drilled, cut broken or sanded into a powder form as the dust particles created by sanding can be extremely hazardous if inhaled.

Sometimes ceilings are painted before the texture goes on. Other times paint is mixed with the texture. And often, existing texture has been painted over. In the last two cases, removal can be difficult or next to impossible. Another layer of drywall to bury the existing one or just applying a fresh coat of paint over the texture and living with it might be better solutions. You can also use a mud pan, specifically the kind for holding joint compound, to catch the wet popcorn so it doesn’t all land on the plastic-covered floor. It does create a slippery mess. Once you’re done scraping, you’ll likely have some dings and gouges to fix, so use a sander to get it nice and smooth. Before you remove Artex from your wall or ceiling, it's advised to test a small area first. This will give you a good idea on the time it will take to complete your project. Safety is key whilst removing this material, we will discuss safety shortly. This coating is not harmful if left untouched, as Artex is usually located on the ceilings it poses no risk whilst left undisturbed.As we have discussed the tools and safety equipment, it’s now time to look at the materials you will need to safely remove Artex from your walls or ceiling. If you would like to know how to remove Artex from ceiling, the process is exactly the same, just follow the 5 simple to follow steps above. Tools to Remove Artex

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