FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUK - Artex, Asbestos & Removing Artex Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What is Artex?
Artex is a surface coating which is used for interior decorating. It is most often found on ceilings but sometimes on walls too. Artex allows a professional plasterer or decorator to add texture and patterns to it. The name Artex is a trademark of Artex Ltd, which is a company based in the United Kingdom. The Artex name has become commonly used with all textured coatings, however, there are several other businesses that manufacture and sell similar products.
Where do you find Artex?
You find Artex on ceilings but it can be on walls too. It was very much a trend to have your ceilings or walls covered with Artex in the ’70s and ’80s.
What is the difference between Artex and plaster?
Artex differs from plaster because it is a surface covering intended to give a textured, patterned finish so it enables a wall or ceiling to be finished without fine plastering skills if you don’t want a uniform pattern. It is, however, a skilled trade to ensure you have uniformed patterns and finishes.
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Is Artex harmful and does it all contain asbestos?
Best way to remove artex?Until the mid-1980s, Artex coating was made with white asbestos to strengthen and harden it. This means that wall and ceiling coverings manufactured by Artex Ltd and other manufacturers at that time will most likely contain asbestos. Artex (the company) stopped using asbestos in the mid-1980s, however, other manufacturers may have continued to use it up until 1999 when the laws around the use of asbestos changed in 2000.
Asbestos is only harmful when it is in a powder form. For example, when it is being sanded and removed, and it normally poses no risk when it is undisturbed. It is always advisable to check with a qualified person or company if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls if the house was built before 2000 and they will be able to advise you of the best course of action and if it is dangerous. X-Tex is a non-toxic product that easily and safely removes textured ceiling or wall coverings and is used by people doing this themselves and many professional tradespeople.
How do you remove Artex?
You can remove old Artex or textured wall coverings by using a wallpaper steamer but it can be very time-consuming and will be dangerous if it contains asbestos. You can, however, remove Artex or textured wall coverings containing asbestos safely by using the X-Tex product.
X-Tex clings to all surfaces that you want to remove and it stays wet for long periods of time, enabling you to remove large surface areas in one go. It is non-toxic and easy to use for personal and trade use.
You can see how easy X-Tex is to use and purchase in one easy step here: www.ecosolutions.co.uk/artex-faqs/