Artex

When we moved into our house it was in a right state, it's a council house in the middle of no-where. Not the sort of place which would suit everyone but it's my ideal place to live, in summer it's loverly, the house backs onto fields and the kids have had a happy time growing up here. I used to live in a caravan moving around with other travellers, picking fruit on farms and working on the land. As the kids got older it was time for them to have the privacy of their own rooms, so a house was then needed. The first house the council gave me was a brand new house just built, with electric storage heaters and brand new double glazing. When ...  Read the complete review

Artex is a great way to brighten up dull flat ceilings. Many different patterns can be easily achieved these days by using inexpensive tools, the comb and stipple brush are 2 of the cheapest and can be used to give a variety of different finishes. Special rollers are also available to give more complicated patterns. Artex / textured finish is available ready mixed or in powder. The bags of powder are so cheap, from £9 for 25 kg, this is enough for a few ceilings. The mix has to be right though, not too thick or too watery. For anyone new to it it's best to practice on an old peice of plasterboard to get used to handling it and decide on what ...  Read the complete review

Fed up with that old flat ceiling and wish to change it to a more decorative look then why not Artex it, Artex is a chalk based plaster that gets mixed with water to form a creamy mixture. You can buy a bag of Artex from wicks for under £9 a bag that should do a small room. There are several patens to choose from the comb, different rollers and a stippling brush (recommended). Artex can set very quickly especially when applying on a pours surface that’s why it should have a coat of unibond or building adhesive applied before you start Artex the ceiling, unibond will leave a film on your ceiling that gives you more time to work with the Artex. The ...  Read the complete review

Artex, is brilliant for cracked ceilings. If you have large cracks fill them first & allow filler time to dry, then use Artex & a textured paint roller with sponge sleeve(large holes) you will find the cracks are covered. Small cracks need not be filled, I only use the ready mixed Artex in the plastic buckets, it is more expensive than textured paint, but will give a far better result. It can be a messy job & is hard work ( aching arms) but in the end is far cheaper than a profesional & is honestly well within the capabilities of anyone that can use a paintbrush. Having paid £60 & the price of the materials to hide cracks in my bathroom ceiling my ...  Read the complete review