Difference between revisions of "Artex removal"
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=Removal Options= | =Removal Options= | ||
| − | * Apply wallpaper paste, leave it to soften, then peel off Artex. | + | * Apply [[Adhesive|wallpaper paste]], leave it to soften, then peel off Artex. |
* Use steamer to soften, peel off. | * Use steamer to soften, peel off. | ||
* Use artex remover gel. | * Use artex remover gel. | ||
=Safety= | =Safety= | ||
| − | Artex made between and contains asbestos. The fibres are bound in the artex thus risk is minimal, but old artex should not be sawn dry. | + | Artex made between - and 1986 contains asbestos. The fibres are bound in the artex thus risk is minimal, but old artex should not be [[saws|sawn]] dry. |
Removed artex should be double bagged before disposal. | Removed artex should be double bagged before disposal. | ||
Revision as of 01:54, 16 January 2009
Removal Options
- Apply wallpaper paste, leave it to soften, then peel off Artex.
- Use steamer to soften, peel off.
- Use artex remover gel.
Safety
Artex made between - and 1986 contains asbestos. The fibres are bound in the artex thus risk is minimal, but old artex should not be sawn dry. Removed artex should be double bagged before disposal.