Difference between revisions of "Artex removal"
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* Use steamer to soften, peel off. | * Use steamer to soften, peel off. | ||
* Use artex remover gel. | * Use artex remover gel. | ||
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| + | Knock the points off & plaster skim. | ||
=Safety= | =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 [[saws|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= | ||
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[[Category:Plastering]] | [[Category:Plastering]] | ||
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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.