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Skimming over Artex 2023
How much per sqm would skimming over Artex cost these days? To include cost of materials. I have a hundred and five sqm house with 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining room, living room kitchen, utility room, hallway, staircase - all ceilings are with Artex. House was built in late 90's I expect it's more than I think...
How long does it take for plaster to dry?
On average, how long should I wait before I can be confident that plaster has dried? Is there a way to actually check to make certain that it’s dry?
Which is better render or cladding?
Which is more thermally efficient and weatherproof wood cladding or render?
Restore popcorn ceiling
Is it possible to smooth out a popcorn/textured ceiling and how much does this usually cost per sq/f? I live in London.
Skim over living room walls
I now have had 2 quotes 1 which is charging £440 to smin 4 walls then i got a quote including the ceiling and walls £450?
Replacing a ceiling
Can I save the original features when replacing my ceiling?
What’s the best way to remove artex from walls?
Hello all, A property I have bought recently has thick artex across most walls and some ceilings. It has been tested for asbestos and received a negative result, thankfully. I would like to have most of these walls replastered over time and have the artex removed. Having tried a steamer and some sanding options, I’ve not been too successful. What would be the best option for me to remove all the artex while keeping the mess under control?
German product to repair cracked internal walls
Hi all, I need some advice. I'm about to hire a builder to modernise my flat. There a fair few cracks on a couple of walls. Nothing structural just your run of the mill period property issue. Most of the builders told me that they will rack out all cracks, apply mesh and then skim. One builder tells me that he won't skim all the walls. Instead use a German product and will apply it on these troubled walls and sand down and make good these walls. I kept asking him what is this "magic" product. He doesn't want to tell me, Instead he kept saying you can't find it here? Does anyone know what is this product might be or is he just telling me the fibs? Is the mesh and skimming the best option for me?
Hairline cracks in artex
I have 2 hairline cracks running across my living room ceiling and have joined at one bit creating an L shape. I’ve filled the cracks but will my ceiling cave it ?
Artex smooth out
Looking for a patterned ceiling to be smoothed out size is roughly 9x8 foot. What would be the cost?
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