What’s the best way to remove artex from walls?

Question

Hello all, 
A property I have bought recently has thick artex across most walls and some ceilings. It has been tested for asbestos and received a negative result, thankfully. 
I would like to have most of these walls replastered over time and have the artex removed. Having tried a steamer and some sanding options, I’ve not been too successful. 
What would be the best option for me to remove all the artex while keeping the mess under control?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Get a plasterer to bond over it all and then skim it.

Aaron · Answer

this will alway be a messy job, warm water or water down pva on for an hr, plastering there after

Lee · Answer

I had artex in one of the properties I own and I bonded over it and skimmed over it.

Nigel · Answer

Hi. The best way to get rid of artex is to skim over it. I have done this for years with brilliant results leaving perfect smooth walls and ceilings.
Kind regards,

Nigel

Ollie · Answer

Hi, it’s completely fine to leave the artex on and skim over it and you won’t even know . Thanks Ollie

What’s the best way to remove artex from walls?

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