Artexing ceilings?

Question

i have just plasterboarded my ceilings in my house and want to artex them. can i artex onto the boards or do i need to to skim(plaster) them first? thanks.

Answer 1

You can artex stright onto the plasterboards..........but don't for all the reasons above.

Answer 2

dont do it you think its great till you change your mind then it a sod to get off

Answer 3

wow going for cheap and tacky 80's look then

Answer 4

Don't artex them, plaster them.  Nobody uses artex now and if you ever want to sell the house it can put a lot of buyers off.  However, if you really want to go ahead, make sure you give the plasterboard a good coat of pva first.

Answer 5

Get the ceilings skimmed by a plasterer.  Everybody I know is getting their Artex off as they redecorate each room so don't put it on please.  Artex is 60's - we are gradually getting rid of it in our house.

Answer 6

Artex like night heaters will REDUCE the value of your house.

Answer 7

Dont do it, it is murder to paint and total c**p to get off if you change your mind.