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Artex Ceiling Covering in Aldershot
Artex swirls, stipples and textured patterns were hugely popular for decades, but they make a room feel dated, gather dust and are almost impossible to paint neatly. The good news is you do not have to live with them.
Skim Infusion covers Artex ceilings and textured walls across Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Camberley and the surrounding towns, leaving you with a smooth, modern finish.
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- Over 10 years' experience
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Two Ways to Cover Artex
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1. Skim over the Artex
If the ceiling is sound, the texture is fairly shallow and testing has ruled out asbestos, we can knock back the high points, apply a bonding primer and skim straight over the top. This is usually the quickest and most affordable option.
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2. Board and skim
If the texture is deep, the ceiling is cracked or sagging, or there is a chance the Artex contains asbestos, we fix new plasterboard over the existing ceiling and skim it. The old surface is sealed in behind the new board, so it is not disturbed.
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Does My Artex Contain Asbestos?
Textured coatings like Artex applied before 2000 may contain a small amount of asbestos. In good condition and left undisturbed, it is considered low risk, but it should never be sanded, scraped heavily or drilled without precautions.
If your home was built or decorated before 2000, we recommend having the coating tested before any work starts. A sample can be sent to an accredited laboratory, and results usually come back within a few days.
Covering Artex with new plasterboard avoids disturbing it, which is why board and skim is often the safest choice for older ceilings. If removal is needed, it must be carried out by a specialist following Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
Covering Artex Walls
Textured walls can be treated the same way: skimmed over where the surface is sound, or drylined and skimmed for a perfectly flat finish.
What to Expect
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Free visit
We look at the ceiling, discuss testing and recommend skim or board and skim.
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Protection
The room is cleared or furniture is covered, and floors are protected.
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Preparation
High points are knocked back or new boards are fixed in place.
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Skimming
A smooth finish coat is applied across the whole ceiling.
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Clean-up
The room is left clean and ready to decorate once dry.
Artex FAQs
Can you plaster straight over Artex?
Often, yes, as long as the ceiling is sound and the coating is not deep. Deep textures or damaged ceilings are better boarded first.
Is it safe to cover Artex?
Covering Artex is one of the safest options, because the coating is left in place and sealed behind new plaster or plasterboard.
How long does it take?
Most single ceilings can be covered in a day or two, depending on the method and the size of the room.
Will the ceiling be lower if you board over it?
Only by the thickness of the board and skim, which is around 15mm. You will not notice the difference.
Areas we cover
We are based in Aldershot and work across north-east Hampshire and west Surrey. Choose your town to see local work and reviews.
- Aldershot our home town, covering North Town, Wellesley and Heron Wood
- Farnborough including Cove, North Camp and West Heath
- Farnham including Upper Hale, Badshot Lea and Wrecclesham
- Fleet including Elvetham Heath and Crookham Village
- Camberley including Yorktown, Old Dean and Heatherside
- Ash including Ash Vale, Ash Green and Tongham
- Frimley including Frimley Green and Mytchett
- Church Crookham including Crookham Park
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Call 01252 000000 or send us a photo of your ceiling through the form.