Artex Removal in Swindon
Safe removal or overcoat of textured artex ceilings and walls, ready for a clean skim finish.
In a nutshell: Artex Removal work covers preparation of walls and ceilings using wet plaster or drywall boards. A qualified Swindon plasterer can typically skim 18 m² per day (£230 daily rate) with a 25 kg multi-finish bag covering roughly 10 m². Get matched to verified local pros via the board below.
The usual instinct with dated Artex is to scrape it off and start fresh. But Artex laid before 2000 can contain asbestos, and sanding or scraping it is the one thing you must never do before testing. Disturbing it untested can turn a one-day skim into licensed removal priced in the thousands.
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What does artex removal in Swindon involve?
Safe removal or overcoat of textured artex ceilings and walls, ready for a clean skim finish. British Gypsum recommends 10 m² per 25 kg bag of multi-finish plaster for a typical skim coat, or 2.7 m² per bag for a bonding coat on bare brick.
How much does artex removal cost in Swindon?
Cost varies by wall area and surface condition. On average a plasterer charges £230 per day in Swindon. A typical room (12 m²) takes approximately 1 day — labour £150 to £300 — plus materials.
How long does artex removal take in Swindon?
A plasterer can skim roughly 18 m² per day, or render 12 m² per day. Drying time adds 1–2 weeks before painting. Bonding coats require 24 hours curing before the skim coat is applied.