Can u plaster over artex on kitchen ceiling?
Just moved & my kitchen ceiling is artex, would like it smooth. How much would this cost..& which way would be best, to cover or replace ceiling
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hopkinson plastering services
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There are to options depending on the thickness of artex.
1- plasterboard over then skim costing 300-400
2- scrap artex and 3 coat skim cost 200-300
1- plasterboard over then skim costing 300-400
2- scrap artex and 3 coat skim cost 200-300
21st Jul 2018
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Christian
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The best will be to fitt New plasterbord And skimming. But you can cover the Artex with a coat bonding after you can use skimming.
4th Apr 2018
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K B Services
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yes you can but it does depend on how thick the aertex pattern is , sometimes its easier to take down and start again
13th May 2018
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Costa Builder
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I could not give a price without seeing the work and take measurements
Replace is the best
Replace is the best
4th Apr 2018
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Weaves Interiors & Outdoors
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If the celling is old and got movement its worth replacing or if the old artex is stippled can be scrapped back and plastered over.
28th Apr 2018
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Midlands home maintenance
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You can plaster over artex it just depends how deep the artex is, worst case is that it might need boarding over first
15th May 2018
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SOS Buildings UK Ltd
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It is depends on condition of the ceiling. If it is good i suggest to skim it well and then paint. Cost depends on area and on ceiling.
7th Apr 2018
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L.A Plastering London
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You can plaster over artex as long as you got a good primer on the serface befor hand. And any stipple effect has been scraped down to a minimal depth so the pattern cannot be seen after works completed
23rd Apr 2018
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you can put on an artex plaster but before you need to scrub it a bit artex then paint PVA as it dries you can lay the layer Multi-finish ,but of course a better solution is to put a new plasterboard on the ceiling or lower it on the
on a new construction
on a new construction
8th Apr 2018
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In-Ex Fixtures
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It is possible to plaster artexed ceilings, prices depends on the surface area and will be calculated by M2.
Hope this helps!!
Hope this helps!!
17th Apr 2018
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Njb tiling specialist
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You could either skim over the top if prepped right or overboard then skim.
Best of luck
Best of luck
22nd May 2018
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Prestige Building Design Ltd
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As i dont know the area you are covering and shoudnt make a difference cost wise
as it will take almost the same ammount of plaster if not just a slight more.
unless the artex is quite deep & thick inplaces then apply a coat of bonding before skimming.
Apply PVA to Artex prior to plaster skim.
as it will take almost the same ammount of plaster if not just a slight more.
unless the artex is quite deep & thick inplaces then apply a coat of bonding before skimming.
Apply PVA to Artex prior to plaster skim.
18th May 2018
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elvis ciocoiu
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Yes you can plaster on top of the artex but you need to use some PVA first
29th May 2018
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allseasons building ltd
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it will depend on how thick the artex is on your kitchen ceiling and weather its still solid up there which meaning its not loose in any of the areas of the ceiling
29th Aug 2018
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SPF LINCOLN LTD
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Yes you can put it may need 3 coats depending on the thinkness of the artex. You would have to scrape your ceiling first taking of the big lumps then pva the ceiling ready for plaster
12th Oct 2018
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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You have various options;
1) Remove ceiling and re board and skim
2) Over board ceiling and skim
3) Scrape Artex and PVA and Skim
Depends on which option will determine costs and time to complete
1) Remove ceiling and re board and skim
2) Over board ceiling and skim
3) Scrape Artex and PVA and Skim
Depends on which option will determine costs and time to complete
30th Mar 2019
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Jpkempplasterers
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Both are good ways depending on patern it cost about £260+
To over board it will cost you about 380+
To remove may cost more as need get materials removal which can add up to £200+ and plamus a extra day for manual work
To over board it will cost you about 380+
To remove may cost more as need get materials removal which can add up to £200+ and plamus a extra day for manual work
28th Dec 2019
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