Artex Removal

Have an outdated artex ceiling you would like removed?

There are a number of options to get your artex ceiling back to a smooth ceiling ready to paint.

1) If the surface of the artex is sound and intact without major cracks, it can typically be skimmed over. Skimming over artex is something we are called to do on a regular basis across Moray and Aberdeenshire. While this work cannot be guaranteed due to the substrate of the artex ceiling being unknown, it is rare for there to be issues.

2) Overboarding of an artex ceiling is the second option. This typically involved battening the ceiling, screwing into the joist centres, followed by screwing up plasterboard and then finished off by plastering the fresh ceiling. Using this approach the work can be guaranteed as the new ceiling is firmly secured to the joists and not just the layer of artex which could potentially have questionable adherence and strength. Due to the increased labour, time and materials involved, this is a more expensive option than skimming over. A marginal amount of ceiling height will be lost, approximately 4-5cm. 

It should be noted that where screwing through the artex ceiling is involved or where there is a particularly deep patterned artex, we would always ask for the ceiling to be tested for asbestos. This can be done using self test kits that can be purchased online through Amazon or other retailers. This is to ensure the health and safety of ourselves as well as the homeowner.

See below for some of our examples of artex ceilings that we have skimmed over and also battened and overboarded. If you are looking for an artex ceiling to be skimmed or overboarded in Moray/ Aberdeenshire, get in touch!