Can you plaster over Artex?

Yes — a sound Artex ceiling can be skimmed over, and it is the cheapest way to lose the pattern. Test pre-2000 Artex for asbestos first, because disturbing a positive coating is dangerous and illegal to DIY.

• ✓ A bonding agent helps the new plaster key to the texture.
• ✓ Very deep patterns may shadow through; overboarding hides them completely.
• ✓ Never sand or scrape Artex before testing.

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