Covering over artex

Question

Is it better to board or plaster over artex?

Wayne · Accepted Answer

If the artex is a thick heavy pattern then overboard it and then plaster .
If it’s a tight thin covering of artex then apply a pva glue twice , once to seal it up and then minute’s prior to plastering it .no need to board

Ian · Answer

If artex is loose flaky then I would over board bit 9 times out of ten I have skimmed over artex many of times hope this solves your questions cheers ian

James · Answer

It depends on if artex has distemper if yes better to board it if no can bond it and skimme over it

Stuart · Answer

It's better to over board than to plaster directly plaster over artex. The board still needs finished with plaster.

Tony · Answer

Completely up to you bearing in mind boarding will be more expensive

Greg · Answer

Some artex can be plastered over to check chip a bit off and wet it if it goes soft it needs to be boarded over

Oliver · Answer

Hi there Karen it depends if the ceiling is bowed or not and what patten the artex is have you got photos thanks

Joe · Answer

All depends on how think the artex is. If it’s thick overboard if it’s not blue grit then skim.

Paul · Answer

if its a light pattern in the artex and there is no obvious signs that the artex has blown or flaked and cracked then a strong poly vynal acetate painted over should seal the artex in and could be plastered, over if it shows signs of any signs that i have mentioned than over board and skim is a better option unless you have coving up then you have to weigh the cost of boarding and then new coving being reolaced , hope this answers your query many thanks paul amasos plasterers

Lucian · Answer

It's easier to prep and plaster on the top of the Artex as if you close it with plasterboard will be more expensive and will take longer!!!

Covering over artex

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