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. | ||
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| + | =Other options= | ||
| + | Knock the points off & plaster skim. | ||
=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. |
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| + | Because of this, removed artex should be double bagged before disposal. | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
| − | [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | + | * [[:Category:Plastering]] |
| − | + | * [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | |
| − | [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | + | * [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] |
[[Category:Plastering]] | [[Category:Plastering]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Decorating]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 1 March 2017
Removal Options
- Apply wallpaper paste, leave it to soften, then peel off Artex.
- Use steamer to soften, peel off.
- Use artex remover gel.
Other options
Knock the points off & plaster skim.
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.
Because of this, removed artex should be double bagged before disposal.