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As we’re working on the ceiling, a ladder is needed to access the artex comfortably and safely. It’s up to you where you start to but generally it’s best to start in a corner and work your way across the room. Grand Winner Dulux Select Decorator 2011 and Multiple award winning decorator Wayne de Wet endorsed To remove artex using a standard wallpaper steamer, work through the following steps. For the purposes of this example we will be stripping artex off of a ceiling: This means its not as common to find skirting screwed too stud walls. Although it certainly does happen. Conclusion If the area you’re working on is large then you can easily break it up using “stop end beads”. These are galvanised or stainless beads, which can be fixed to the surface and allow you to divide your plastering area into smaller, more manageable sections.

Cut into Sections: Instead of scoring the plasterboard, it’s usually easier to cut it into larger sections. Using a utility knife, cut the plasterboard into about 2-foot by 2-foot sections. Be mindful of what’s behind the wall to avoid cutting into any electrical wires or plumbing. It is impossible to get plaster smooth on its first application to the ceiling. Do not attempt to do this. Get an area covered uniformly and wait until it starts to get firm. Then it can be smoothed This can be a time-consuming job. Therefore, it’s quite common to just break the board and replace them. It will save time and sometimes it is just the easier option. Specialist Artex Remover: Again a cheap route to go down that’s very effective, depending on the product you use (some better than others). The best we have found is the Eco Solutions X-Tex Artex Remover as it can also be used on artex with asbestos in. Can also be a little messy, depending on what product you use However, if you are looking to replace the skirting boards the common choices are MDF or pine skirting boards. Both come in a range of styles and sizes so you can replace like for like in most cases. How Do You Remove Skirting Boards Behind Radiators?

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There are test kits available which come with all the necessary protective clothing and gear that allow you to take samples yourself and then send them to a lab for testing. When the results are confirmed they let you know the result. You can buy one of these test kits here. We suggest two coats of this PVA solution will give an excellent seal to the surface. The PVA will also help the adhesion of the plaster, but as it will dramatically slow down the rate of moisture absorption, it will give you more time to “work” the surface before it dries. Personally, when levering the board of the wall, I like to use two tools. This puts less strain on the board and makes the job easier. For example, you may use a crowbar and a chisel in combination or even two crowbars. As mention in the intro, My dining room plaster definitely required replacing for two main reasons: The lath is generally made up of thin, closely spaced wooden strips. These strips are nailed to the studs in the wall. Depending on the age and history of your house, the lath may be in various states of condition, ranging from relatively sturdy to quite brittle. Start at the Top

Once ready to scrape, hold your scraper as flat to the surface as you can and then simply scrape the artex off in strips. Work your way over your patch until clear. It’s recommended to start at the top of the wall and work your way down. This is mainly for safety reasons as removing plaster from the bottom first could destabilise the sections above, causing larger, heavier pieces to fall. By starting at the top, you ensure that the wall stays stable for longer, and the plaster falls safely onto the already cleared area. Using the Tools Before using a wallpaper steamer it needs to be prepared and this means filling it with clean water up to the max fill line on the tank and then screwing the lid on fully.If you have a hole saw you can simply cut the wood around the nail, again if you have located the nails in the board. You can then use a screwdriver and pliers to pull out. Another option is to use a multi tool with a small saw blade and cut through the skirting board both sides of the radiator pipes. Then you can gently prise away the skirting with a crowbar. The purpose of scoring the plaster is to create control lines or breaks in the plaster, which will help when you begin to chisel it off. By scoring the plaster into squares, it will break along these lines, reducing the risk of large, unmanageable pieces falling at once and making the process safer and cleaner. Choosing a Utility Knife Dealing with lath requires patience and care, as it can be sharp and there are often hidden nails. Working methodically and staying mindful of safety will help ensure a successful project. No Lath? But if the skirting boards have been damaged and need a lot of repair – which can be time-consuming – then it's best to replace them. However, if they are an original feature in an old house they might be hard to replace so you will need to put in the time and effort to fix. Hold the knife at an angle and apply even pressure as you drag it across the plaster to score it. You’re looking to make a series of vertical and horizontal cuts in the plaster to create a grid pattern. Each square in the grid should be about a foot wide. This size is ideal because it results in chunks of plaster that are easy to manage during removal. Depth of Scoring