Artex removal service or Artex remover tools for DIY at home?
Artex might containing asbestos.
Artex might containing asbestos.
Is there much asbestos in Artex?The first thing to do before even thinking about removing Artex from your home, is there any much asbestos in Artex?
The short answer is, it depends. Not all Artex contain asbestos. We need to have a closer look at the date when Artex was painted on the wall or ceiling. If the property was built before the '70s is almost sure Artex contains asbestos. There is more likely the ceiling or wall Artex coating may contain asbestos fibres in it if the property was built before 1999 when actually asbestos was eventually banned in the United Kingdom for the reason of safety and health protection. Artex was a very popular choice in the housing market, because it was cheap and strengthen the context of the mass, plus it worked well against fire thanks to its fire-resistant properties. But the clock is ticking and asbestos nowadays has a devaluation effect on homes when it comes to selling them. Is it worth to remove Artex from my home? Why should you consider about Artex removal?
Asbestos and ACM's only dangerous when it disturbed or damaged. For instance, when it comes to Artex ceiling and wall discharge, you need serious precaution and experience to execute this task to protect mainly yourself and people around you. This fibrous crystal has serious long term health-damaging lethal effect. How do you know if Artex contains asbestos?This is a very important question, and the answer is by looking at it is impossible to identify if the textured coatings contain any asbestos or not.
There are ways to find this out:
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REQUEST YOURFREE INSTANT QUOTEDo I need help for Artex removal?
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This technique requires two coats of sheet and wallpaper to cover the unwanted textured coating, Artex. Probably this is the cleanest way to go either on the ceiling or wall without the use of plaster. In order to get the smooth finish and the same time cover the textured coatings please find the guidelines and apply into the process.
In the first step cover Artex with PVA for better sticking results. Then lining paper has to applied on the surface of Artex so that the textured wallpaper can be easier stamped upon it. If you decide to call someone, home decorators or painters finish up the job on the 100-150£ daily rate. Do not forget to pass information to a new homeowner about the existing Artex on the walls and ceilings when it comes to selling your home. |
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What is Artex anyway?
Back in a day when homes were built in big numbers, some of the professionally skilled people like plasterers were not enough and the industry was thirsty for a quick solution. This is when Artex came in to practice for several reason:
Eventually, contractors, decorators took over a major part of the qualified plasterers work due to lower price offer and the ACM's material had good parameters, like strengthen the mass, prevent cracking and isolated from electricity and fire. Why people would have said no to it right? Well, in the 1980s' case by case the doctors discover the core relevance between this crystal and lung diseases. The final decision was made in 1999 summer when finally banned asbestos in the UK. This type of texture coating was not able to follow up with the interior designers neither. It went out of fashion.
The said thing amongst of all is some companies still have this killer mineral mixed with other elements and it means asbestos can possibly still used in special cases accidentally.
- It didn't need the perfectly flat and smooth surface
- It required less skill
- It dried up slower
- It was cheaper
- It was stronger
Eventually, contractors, decorators took over a major part of the qualified plasterers work due to lower price offer and the ACM's material had good parameters, like strengthen the mass, prevent cracking and isolated from electricity and fire. Why people would have said no to it right? Well, in the 1980s' case by case the doctors discover the core relevance between this crystal and lung diseases. The final decision was made in 1999 summer when finally banned asbestos in the UK. This type of texture coating was not able to follow up with the interior designers neither. It went out of fashion.
The said thing amongst of all is some companies still have this killer mineral mixed with other elements and it means asbestos can possibly still used in special cases accidentally.
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Removing Artex is just half of the project. It has to be disposed of safely and legally. It has to be double-bagged and labelled with asbestos warning sticker and close the bags tight.
Get in touch with the local council for the best advice. Let them know what type of mineral elimination are you planning to do and they provide you with the best information. If you want to have the job done quickly and effortlessly get in touch with us and we'll take care of it while you can spend time as you want 0125-333-5773 |
Artex related Q&A
Is Artex dangerous?
Artex is dangerous only if it is containing the deadly silicate fibre and if it disturbed or damaged. Small fibrous sharp crystals are able to float in the air for a long time. Inhaling those can lead you an irreversible fatal disease, cancer, lung fibrosis, asbestosis.
How long does the texture coating removal take?
It depends on the method you choose. Definitely not days. The preferred and time friendly process is applying X tex gel on the dry surface you can remove it in a short time. If this is the way you go after a 4m2 surface takes around 30-40 minutes.
Does Artex contain asbestos?
Not all of them contain asbestos fibres. It mainly depends on the age of it. The older the coating is the more chance the surface contain asbestos. In general manufacture, companies stopped using asbestos in the famous texture coatings even though Artex was still on the market but used without the crystal dust.
Does the popcorn ceiling contain the a-crystal?
The well-known popcorn ceiling is an ugly version of the decorative Artex, and it also contains asbestos.
Can I sand or scrape the Artex surface? Is it safe?
Sanding and dry scraping is extremely toxic and dangerous. Never use that removing method because it creates a lot of toxic exposure. Try to finish the work with the x-tex gel that doesn't allow dust production.
What is the price tag on Artex removal?
It may be tricky to say a fixed guide here because it depends on the followings:
Artex is dangerous only if it is containing the deadly silicate fibre and if it disturbed or damaged. Small fibrous sharp crystals are able to float in the air for a long time. Inhaling those can lead you an irreversible fatal disease, cancer, lung fibrosis, asbestosis.
How long does the texture coating removal take?
It depends on the method you choose. Definitely not days. The preferred and time friendly process is applying X tex gel on the dry surface you can remove it in a short time. If this is the way you go after a 4m2 surface takes around 30-40 minutes.
Does Artex contain asbestos?
Not all of them contain asbestos fibres. It mainly depends on the age of it. The older the coating is the more chance the surface contain asbestos. In general manufacture, companies stopped using asbestos in the famous texture coatings even though Artex was still on the market but used without the crystal dust.
Does the popcorn ceiling contain the a-crystal?
The well-known popcorn ceiling is an ugly version of the decorative Artex, and it also contains asbestos.
Can I sand or scrape the Artex surface? Is it safe?
Sanding and dry scraping is extremely toxic and dangerous. Never use that removing method because it creates a lot of toxic exposure. Try to finish the work with the x-tex gel that doesn't allow dust production.
What is the price tag on Artex removal?
It may be tricky to say a fixed guide here because it depends on the followings:
- Size of the work - total size of the surface and it follows the removed & disposal amount too
- The way of Artex is removed (dry or wet, or completely discharge Artex with the plasterboard)
- Location - London and the south area more expensive, but here in Blackpool prices are lower