Covering Artex

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Q

Is it possible to cover my old Artex with a smooth plaster finish ?.

A

There is no simple answer to this question as it depends a lot on the Artex, it’s application, composition and the base material it has been applied too.

If the depth of the pattern is shallow it may be possible to over skim, or if the Artex is soft, it may be possible to scrape down to point where and plaster skim can then be applied directly on top.

If the pattern is deep or the base material either wall or ceiling is damaged, plaster boarding over the top or floating with backing plaster first and then applying a plaster skim finish may be the best option.

All in all it is better to have it looked at before, so there are no surprises.

Plaster Boarding

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Q

What is dry lining / plaster boarding ?.

A

Plaster Boarding, this is the process of using slabs of pre-formed plaster in sheet format to cover large areas of exposed brick works, wooden stud or metal frame. The joints are then usually taped and subsequently either filled to the same level as the board, or the entire board is then skimmed over to provide a smooth finish.