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Assuming that the skirting boards have been nailed into the wall there are a few options that will get the job, but you will need some extra tools. Plaster Boarding Again a very effective way of resolving an artex problem, especially if it contains asbestos. Like the plastering route, it simply involves boarding over the artex using plasterboard. If you do it yourself and don’t plaster it, it can be fairly cheap, however if you use tradesmen and have it plastered, again it can be rather expensive This means its not as common to find skirting screwed too stud walls. Although it certainly does happen. Conclusion Artex is a water-based covering, usually used to decorate ceilings, and generally brought to a textured finish with the use of a brush or comb. As you remove the plastering from the wall, your health really, matters hence you should not take anything for granted. You can use the dust extractor to ensure that you do not face problems to do with respiratory difficulties that are likely to result from the dust at the work place. The dust extractor will help in the collection and the filtering of the dust that might prove very dangerous to you.

As we have stated above, plasterboard is bulky and heavy and can be a nightmare to position and hold in place as you fix it, especially if you’re working on a ceiling. Work in sections, applying the plaster as you go and taking off any real hard lines and lumps between sections as you lay them on, but don’t worry about getting it totally smooth at this point as it’s the second coat that will be smoothed. Once full of water, plug it in and switch it on. It will take around 5 minutes to get up to temperature. You will know when steam starts to come out of the steam plate (the bit you hold on the wall). Before you apply any finishing coverings, fill and sand any holes or depressions so that you get a perfect flat finish.

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If on testing it’s soft enough, before scraping anything off, coat the next 1m square patch with X-Tex so that by the time you’ve scraped the first patch clean, the next patch should be almost ready to go. Plastering is very hard work indeed. Mostly because of the speed it has to be carried out at & also because it involves a lot of body movement. Please make sure you have divided the room onto manageable areas. You really do only want to do this once Cold Chisel: A wide, flat cold chisel is typically best for removing plaster. It allows you to get under the plaster and lever it away from the wall. Plastering is hard work and takes time and skill, even if you have done it a few times before and with this in mind we would suggest that you should only work with a ceiling area of 2m x 2m and a wall area of 2.4m x 2.5m in one go.

Grand Winner Dulux Select Decorator 2011 and Multiple award winning decorator Wayne de Wet endorsed If you have any cables attached to the skirting board remove the cable clips with a pair of pliers. Grips the nail in the clip and pull; if difficult to remove gently twist and pull. Pry off the Sections: Insert a pry bar into the cuts you’ve made and carefully pry the sections away from the wall studs. Again, be mindful of what’s behind the wall. The process of removing plaster from your wall is not a very difficult task to perform but only requires that you take your time to do it well. During the process of construction, there are certain strips of wood used behind the walls to support the plaster. The pieces nailed on the walls are called lath. It is upon you to remove the lath since it is not mandatory for you to do so. The strips are very important for the provision of a solid as well as a stable foundation in relation to the different dry wall boards. After the plaster removal, you will encounter the lath, a series of thin wooden slats used to support the plaster. Here’s how to handle this part of the process: Identify the Lath

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Take regular breaks during the process. Not only is the work physically demanding, but the dust created can make the environment challenging. A dust mask and frequent ventilation of the room are highly recommended. Dealing with Stubborn Sections 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. Starting in a corner, place the steamer plate on the surface for several seconds and then lift it away and use a 3 inch scraper or filling knife to test how soft it is. Repeat this over and over until you can feel the scraper penetrate all the way through the artex and then you can scrape it off. Remove Using Eco Solution X-Tex: X-Tex is one of the only products available that can be used to remove atrex with asbestos in it. As it’s gel-based, all the fibres are held within the gel, preventing them from getting into the air Note: If you are stripping artex with asbestos in, just to be 100% safe, always wear a suitable mask, FFP3 or above and clean up after every patch has been stripped, just to keep everything as tidy as possible. Put everything in a plastic bin liner.