Getting rid of artexed walls......?

Question

im trying to find an inexpensive way of getting rid of artexed walls.

can they be plastered?

any one know how to do it if plastering isn't an option?

thanks in advance

Answer 1

My dentist had them in his surgery but they were BIG artexed walls (like big peaks of artex)  they had to just box over them, I assume just using plasterboard.

Answer 2

There is a special product that you can buy in B&Q that covers artex.  If you ask a store assistant they will be able to tell you the exact name.  It is by the firm that makes polyfilla.  I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Get your sander out, it will make a mess but its cheap.

Answer 4

Generally, no. Artex is water based, but unlike plaster it doesn't set the same. If you try to plaster on top of it, it tends to fall off the wall - taking the new plaster with it. The artex is best removed fro the wall/ceiling by wetting it and scraping, a laborious and pain-in-the-bum job; but it will give a better result. A plasterer will do all of this for you, including uni-bonding the wall and re-skimming, but remember; you'll be paying a tradsman do do something you CAN do yourself.

You may find that the walls underneath don't need re-skimming and that the artex was just a fashion stunt of the 80's.... ;o)

Answer 5

A good plasterer who knows his job should be able to plaster over them, if there the peaked artex walls (looks like little raindrops coming off the wall) you may have to chips the tips off before plastering. If that isn't possible board over it, use 1 inch pieces of soft wood to create a frame and nail plasterboard over the top to create a smooth surface you can then have a thin layer of plaster skimmed over. Or if you like struction, knock all the plaster off the walls till you get to the timber frame, re board and plaster!

Answer 6

Yes you can plaster them. I had my entire house replastered to cover Artex when I moved in.

The answer stating that the plaster falls off the wall is completely wrong. My plaster has been in place with no problem for 5 years.

However, before plastering a coat of PVA glue is painted to the wall to allow the plaster to stick properly when applied. The walls are then skimmed with plaster to smooth over all the gross Artex.

The job is relatively in-expensive too.  

Answer 7

polycell smoothe-over?

Answer 8

Whatever anyone tries to tell you, you cannot successfully plaster over because the weight of the plaster will eventually begin to come off, with bits of Artex, in lumps

You ca scrape it off but that is time consuming and messy.

Easy option is just to replace the plasterboard. Rip off and s***w new ones on.