Great video and just what I needed to see, as our builders seemed to think Artex impossible to patch cleanly. Of course I'd love to get rid of it entirely, but that's a far bigger and more disruptive job.
Why not just put very thin plasterboard over the artex? OR,just a get professional plasterer in to do it.That’s what I did when funds allowed,bar one small unused room.Still hate seeing the ugly artex,makes the room darker,and so 1970’s.Not the best decade for home decor.
@@iandouglas3531 The whole point of the comment is that historically Artex contained white asbestos, so many people doing a repair will be doing so on Asbestos-containing ceiling. There is also a risk of finding Asbestolux (Asbestos board) above artex in some areas such as Kitchens.
Very competent instruction for a repair. Better instruction would be to get rid of the horrible artex altogether and skim over with plaster. Artex is out, has been for a long time now.
I tried with a regular filler today and it didn't look too great - hasn't got the same texture and also left some bubbles in. Had to buy this "repair kit" today, will try it tomorrow.
I know this is a good tutorial BUT artex is the worst for walls and ceilings,it just makes rooms darker and absorbs dust and dirt like a magnet! In this day and age it looks so dated and is a nuisance to paint! Smooth finishes are always the best and much more attractive AND modern. Unfortunately I have had to replace some ceiling boards due to water damage,and not being able to afford a new skimmed ceiling I shall definitely be buying a texturing brush for the circle effect.
