About the service

What is Artex?

In contrast to plaster, artex was advertised as a substance that could be given a textured surface, allowing a ceiling to be completed without plastering expertise. In Britain, it was heavily utilised in the 1970s, mostly with the well-known stippled and swirling designs. On occasion, artex was applied on walls.

Can Artex be harmful?

White asbestos was used in the Artex coating up to 1984 in order to reinforce it. As a result, older Artex made by Artex Ltd. will likely contain asbestos, but Artex coatings placed after 2000 may or may not. It is also important to keep in mind that the texture is only dangerous when it is sanded into a powder form. When the texture is left undisturbed on walls or ceilings and painted over with emulsion paint, it poses no risk.

Do I need my Artex removed?

If you don't mind the aesthetics and the Artex doesn't have any signs of asbestos, you don't need to remove it. In these situations, you have two options: either leave the Artex in place or choose to plaster over it rather than remove it to spare yourself a dirty and laborious task.
This is only appropriate when there is no indication that the Artex contains asbestos since if there is, you won't be able to cover it or leave it.

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What’s included?

Working with FMJ is simple.

Contact - Once you get in touch with us, we'll work together to organise a time that suits you and swing by to put together a quote
Quote - We'll put together a cost of labour along with materials cost, if you'd prefer to provide your own materials that's no problem!
Pick a date - We'll figure out what works best for us both and get the work booked in the diary
Work will be completed & we'll leave your place just how we found it...except with some nicely plastered walls!