Homax 6100 Ceiling Texture Scraper,Black,12-Inch

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Next, you’re going to want to wet the ceiling with a pump sprayer. This will make for easier scraping and much less dust during the removal process. If you already have a garden pump sprayer, that’s the perfect tool to mist the ceiling gently. Just be sure to let it soak for about 15 minutes before scraping. Although very popular in the 1950s, Stucco ceilings, sometimes called, “Popcorn” or “acoustic ceilings”, are now less commonly seen in homes. If the area is undamaged, you are able to source all your tools and materials and then begin the step by step process to remove the Artex. FAQs Q: How can I tell if there’s asbestos in artex? We have a bedroom with large polystyrene sheets covering both the walls and ceiling but have then been wall papered over.

Use a metal spatula or long-handled blade scraper to begin scraping off the layer of artex. This process is similar to removing wallpaper. The pieces will fall directly on the floor. Step 5The name Artex comes from the trademark Artex LTD, who are based here in the United Kingdom. This substance is often used by decorators, usually skilled plasters as they create these individual patterns on ceilings and walls.

Note: If your home was built before 1979, the texture might contain asbestos, which can do serious damage to your lungs. So before removing texture, it must be tested (you’ll find lots of labs and instructions online). You can remove texture that contains asbestos yourself as long as you carefully follow safe procedures. For all of these reasons—mess, time, skill level, asbestos—covering a ceiling is often easier than removing texture. Another option to consider is covering your popcorn ceiling with drywall instead of removing it. Here’s how. Artex is a type of surface coating often found on ceilings and walls. Artex creates types of textures, usually swirls or stipples. This method of decoration was widely popular in the UK between 1970’s - 1990’s and can be recognised in homes today.

You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Paint-Supplies-Paint-Tools-Paint-Scrapers/N-5yc1vZci29" on this server. Make sure you’re wearing protective clothing as the paint on the ceiling will fall onto you as you scrape.