Shall I get rid of Artex?
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Comments (1)Why not get it removed by a specialist? Artex isn't particularly expensive in asbestos terms and then you've eliminated the risk totally. You can't screw or nail into asbestos because you'll release fibres so fixing wood over it wouldn't be safe for you and your family. If it has to stay then skim over it....See MoreHelp! What colour shall we paint living room of our period cottage?
Comments (6)Almond White is a lovely, warm neutral which will marry with so many bolder, but warm tones. Removing the wallpaper and painting that wall in a slightly deeper shade would look good. I rather like the stone F&B shades like Oxford Stone or London Stone. Light Gray looks lovely too. If you want to go even darker try Mouse‘s Back. Do you like green at all? Pigeon is a soft but deep green and very cosy. Hague Blue and Inchyra Blue are beautiful rich inky shades that would also look good, but they may be a bit too dark for a north facing room? Here’s some pics for inspiration. LONDON STONE MOUSES BACK PIGEON HAGUE BLUE INCHYRA BLUE...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 MoreHow to remove "Artex" ceiling
Comments (8)We had a similar ceiling in our living room. We got a plasterer to skim over it, no need to take it off. He said he wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but 10 years later it still looks perfect. As Jonathan said, money well spent! 👍...See MoreASVInteriors
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