How do you fill Artex?

How do you fill Artex?

Using the spatula, load the smoother with Artex Easifix Smooth-It. Apply an even coat with firm, sweeping strokes. When the whole surface is covered, allow to dry until firm to the touch. Repeat the process as many times as required to reach the desired smoothness.

Can you get paint to cover Artex?

Now your ceiling is ready for painting! For more advice on how to paint a ceiling for an expert finish, read our step by step guide. We don’t recommend you paint straight over Artex, it’ll take several coats no matter how good the paint is. But, if you level out the Artex first, then you can paint it.

How can I cover Artex cheaply?

If it’s time to bid farewell to your artex ceiling, there are five ways you can remove it: ‘Scrape and Sand’, ‘Cover with Plasterboard’, ‘Wet Plaster Over’, ‘Steam, Scrape and Sand’ or use ‘Eco Solutions X–Tex’. The best option for you depends on many things, including the age and condition of your ceiling.

Can Artex be plastered over?

Plastering over artex is a very common part of our trade now. Any artex must have a backing (bonding) coat applied first as as skim coat is only 3 mm thick. Once the bonding coat is dry you apply PVA to reduce suction when skimming the top coat. This will give you the desired flat finish.

What’s the best way to get Artex off walls?

The most popular way to remove Artex is to use a steamer to loosen it and then ease it off with a scraper. This process is slow but effective, if you hold the steamer in the same place for too long, however, the Artex will liquefy and run everywhere making a mess.

Can I wallpaper over Artex?

I wouldn’t recommend it. There’s far too much air and space under where the artex textures are. So it easily moved over time. If you can, then I advise either giving it a lick of paint or getting a plasterer in to skim it.

How do you remove Artex without plastering?

How do you get rid of Artex swirls?

Can you plaster over Artex?

How do I apply Artex easifix primer?

Remove any loose material and prominent texture points by scraping the surface with the spatula. Once this has been completed, it is advisable to apply Artex Easifix Primer liberally to the surface and allow to dry. Using the spatula, load the smoother with Artex Easifix Smooth-It. Apply an even coat with firm, sweeping strokes.

Is a textured Artex paint job boring?

A textured Artex paint job might take more consideration than painting a smooth surface, but it doesn’t have to be boring. When painting over Artex, use your textured Artex surface to inspire your décor for a really unique room

What support does Artex offer?

Artex Offers a wide range of support from our flexible delivery service, to a range of online and offline tools to help merchants sell the brands we offer. A textured Artex paint job might take more consideration than painting a smooth surface, but it doesn’t have to be boring.

Is the Artex telephone number 0115 984 9126 available?

The Artex telephone number 0115 984 9126 is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. If you have a requirement for Bespoke panels, please call 0800 0326345 and select option 3.