How To Prepare Artex Ceiling For Painting
Sand any rough bits until youre left with a smooth surface.
How to prepare artex ceiling for painting. This will remove any dust and grease and help the new coat of paint to adhere to the wall. It is a Sunday after all. But Asbestos hasnt been used since about the end of the 80s i thinkso I really think it will be ok As regards painting itit wont flake or peel providing you thin the first coat out a littlesay about 15-20.
Protect surfaces on and adjacent to the Artex ceiling by covering them with a low-tack painters tape. In one area of our bedroom simply applying water based emulsion paint caused the Artex to start to lift from the ceiling. To avoid paint flaking I would recommend thinning out the fist coat with water say 15 to 20.
Jump up a pair of steps and lightly rub your hand over the artexif you get a powery coating on your hand it will mean it hasnt been painted. Skip this step if youve got an Artex ceiling. After youve removed all the Artex check the quality of the ceiling.
Artex is a surface coating that produces a textured appearance on ceilings. Preparing for Painting Walls and Ceilings Wash Down With Sugar Soap If the walls and ceiling are in a good state and you just want to change the colour or freshen it up you can just wash them down with a sugar soap and water solution. Brush away any dust dirt or debris that exists on the wall or ceiling and then you are ready to complete the job.
Artex is water soluble so I do not think that washing it is a very good idea. Lightly rub your hand over the artex and if you get a powdery coating on your hand it will mean it hasnt been painted. Make sure the walls and ceiling dry out completely before you start painting.
Time for a cuppa and some brekkie. You may need to use a smoothing compound to even out and fill any holes. Whether it is necessary to wash the surface The treatment of the ceiling surface before wallpapering with wallpaper plastering or painting is a must.