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.

Asked by Shams on 20th Jan 2020
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"Yes it can be smoothed at £14 a square meter as a ballpark figure."
Answered on 20th Jan 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"The rate to plaster over a textured artex or stripped ceiling perfectly flat can range anywhere between £10 to £15 per m2. This will be due to variables such as depth of artex /stipple and area required to be plastered. So for a ceiling 3x4m = 12 m2 would be anywhere from £120 to £180.
Hope this helps."
Answered on 20th Jan 2020 - Member since Dec 2018 - report
"It's just an over skimm same has artex ceiling pva or sbr glue ceiling kill suction plus new plaster will stick better...prices depend on feet size...really...6 foot ceiling with materials £200 big 12 foot artex ceilings £350 up..."
Answered on 28th Apr 2026 - Member since Dec 2023 - report
"The best way to achieve this is it to be re boarded and skimmed. Can also be bonded out and skimmed but not always a perfect finish then. So depends on budget"
Answered on 13th May 2020 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"Yes it can be plastered smooth then painted, we have done many of these in the past."
Answered on 20th Jan 2020 - Member since Mar 2019 - report
"Yes, it’s called artex texture.
It is possible to smooth over yes.
The price I charge is about £10 per m2, or we can usually negotiate.

Márcio"
Answered on 20th Jan 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"It's easily possible to smooth over and I wouldn’t look for a sq/m price as if ceiling is small it's not worth a m2 price in many plasterers eyes. Get a known plasterer to come and have a look give you a price."
Answered on 20th Jan 2020 - Member since Oct 2017 - report
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