Artex (Artex)

Member Name: johnt

Product:	Artex
Date:	25/09/00 (542 review reads)
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Advantages: cheap, covers uneven / cracked ceilings

Disadvantages: none

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 pattern you will use. Once mixed it can be applied by brush or floated onto the ceiling before doing the pattern.

With a little practice you can transform your ceilings for little cost.

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