Artex

Artex: Messy stuff but worth it (996 words)
by January - written on 17.03.04 (Very useful, 985 readings)
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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 ...

Artex  (161 words)
by johnt - written on 25.09.00 (Very useful, 495 readings)
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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 ...

It’s so simple to Artex  (197 words)
by paulloney - written on 29.09.00 (Very useful, 494 readings)
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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 ...