Shall I get rid of Artex?
alant1000
9 years ago
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Comments (7)Hello Jackie, Well the thing about cornice or other details such as dado and or even skirting.. There's many ways to address this from complimentary lighter or darker to traditional white/creamier colours. It takes the ceiling into question too as this can also be complimentary to the walls i.e not white (if there's colour) and spatially too, you can create width and or height in how you address these details coupled with the wall treatments. A lot of people will paint the portion above cornice white or a "white" colour and the ceiling to compliment with the cornice a slightly brighter shade of said "white" colour.. It could be any shade of white to cream but you get the idea. With a modern build and you have no pic here, I would say why not leave it if it's not ghastly.. I do though love the two tone wall which has it's roots in period architecture (It can also be done for skirting where there is none) Now coming, as everything does back into current fashion.. Notice I don't say trend.. Can't stand the word and I believe rather than go with trend you should set it.. With what you like as opposed to what everyone else is doing.. So to perhaps inform you best.. Consider the palette you want to use, light and airy or darker and dramatic and take it from there.. I love to work the woodwork into the scheme but of course what you choose will be what works for you and the space.. : ))...See MoreHow can I make everything tie in on a tight budget?
Comments (12)Hi. If you can sew I would make your own curtains, rather than cream I would go for white and silver grey. The other option is to buy some cheap ready made curtains and either add borders in a luxury fabric or add something like a Pom pom trim etc. I would probably stop buying bits until you've sat down and looked at schemes you like. Once you've done that then make up a mood board so you can see how it all ties together. It just means you won't waste money on buying stuff you don't like. I would also look at trying to create a focal point as you don't have a fire, this could be art or a mirror over a cabinet for example. Or hang your tv above a console and add art around it.The biggest change for me atm would be to add cushions to lighten the sofa up though. I would also keep an eye on ebay, antique shops, country house auctions etc for maybe a replacement desk and a coffee table. Adding a lamp will add cosiness. I saw this fab light at george of asda the other day for £20. No idea what it looks like in the flesh but looks nice online!...See MoreAdvice please on attic space & 'feature' wall
Comments (11)Hi, As a plasterer I'd just like to add that you may have to get the artex tested for asbestos before removing. Don't be tempted to do it yourself just incase! Ask your builder/plasterer how he intends to remove it to check his knowledge. Products can. ow be bought that are painted on and these soften it enabling it to be scraped off easily. Also be prepared to lose up to 150mm down from your existing ceiling depending on how it's specified to be insulated. You'll need a gap between your tiles and felt and the new insulation (this will prevent moisture tracking to the new plaster) then insulation between the roof timbers and then a layer of insulation covering all of this. Then you will have the plasterboard screwed into the timber. I hope I haven't put you off the whole idea now. Good luck with the project!...See MoreIdeas needed on how to update hallway and stairs
Comments (7)My stepson is a plasterer and he usually skims over artex, but yours is very textured so may be worth getting a plasterer in to advise and quote. This is something plasterers deal with daily (oh the fashion for artex in the 80s!) so they really have seen it all before. I think the wooden partition and rails can be done by a carpenter or a builder. The lighting is better sorted by an electrician. So I would start with removal of wood, fit new rail etc, sort out lighting then lastly get the walls plastered. I agree that the carpet does need updating....See MoreASVInteriors
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