Homax 6100 Ceiling Texture Scraper,Black,12-Inch

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People are now seeking how to remove Artex from ceilings because of the asbestos content It is important to note not all Artex contains asbestos and there ways you can test if the artex in your home contains these dangerous fibres. A: Asbestos was used in artex from the 1970’s to 1985, however the use of asbestos in artex was made illegal for use in 1999 - 2000. Q: How would you evenly apply paint to an uneven surface such as external masonry or artex? You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/Homax-Ceiling-Texture-Scraper-for-Popcorn-Ceiling-Removal-6104/202061374" on this server. Make sure you’re wearing protective clothing as the paint on the ceiling will fall onto you as you scrape. You can also use a mud pan, specifically the kind for holding joint compound, to catch the wet popcorn so it doesn’t all land on the plastic-covered floor. It does create a slippery mess.

Expect that some scrapes and gouges will occur. Fix by smoothing over with drywall compound, then lightly sanding. The only way to be 100% certain that there is asbestos present in your artex would be to take a sample and have it analysed by a specialist.

Popcorn ceiling removal is fairly easy, but it does require specific tools. Here's what you need.

You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.ca/product/homax-popcorn-ceiling-texture-scraper-6204/1001076387" on this server. As this process can be extremely messy we recommend preparing your room with dust coverings or newspaper on the floor. This will make the clean up process much easier at the end. Step 2 However it can be harmful when drilled, cut broken or sanded into a powder form as the dust particles created by sanding can be extremely hazardous if inhaled. Safety is key whilst removing this material, we will discuss safety shortly. This coating is not harmful if left untouched, as Artex is usually located on the ceilings it poses no risk whilst left undisturbed.

The length of the hair on the roller has much more pile which can be used to fill in all those hard to reach areas when painting. You should consider using an emulsion paint. Continue to apply the X-Tex solution on the specific area and use your scraper to remove the Artex. If your home was constructed between 1985-1999 then your home is less likely to contain asbestos in the artex. If your home was built after 1999 then the Artex in your home will not contain any asbestos. A: You can paint over artex, as the surface is textured you need a special type of tool and paint to do the job properly.Note: If your home was built before 1979, the texture might contain asbestos, which can do serious damage to your lungs. So before removing texture, it must be tested (you’ll find lots of labs and instructions online). You can remove texture that contains asbestos yourself as long as you carefully follow safe procedures. For all of these reasons—mess, time, skill level, asbestos—covering a ceiling is often easier than removing texture. Another option to consider is covering your popcorn ceiling with drywall instead of removing it. Here’s how. A: As a general rule of thumb if your home was built before the mid 1980s, then your artex in your home is likely to contain asbestos. Sometimes ceilings are painted before the texture goes on. Other times paint is mixed with the texture. And often, existing texture has been painted over. In the last two cases, removal can be difficult or next to impossible. Another layer of drywall to bury the existing one or just applying a fresh coat of paint over the texture and living with it might be better solutions.

It has replacement blades, which are more like knife blades, rather than the kind of filling knife/ putty knife people often use, which is completely blunt. It will make your life SO much easier. We have the long-handled scraper I just linked above as our ceilings are pretty high. But you can also get short handled ones here if that’s more suited for your job: https://www.screwfix.com/p/heavy-duty-scraper-4-/16530?tc=JT8&ds_kid=92700052136101755&ds_rl=1243321&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyN-DBhCDARIsAFOELTk8PmVOYUoA9I-DCp3ixxfPJH7L0zOCgTOqTaXov6Lzfpmt78MHBe4aAl0qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Also protect the wall by hanging drop-cloths using painters’ tape positioned about 5mm below the ceiling. With difficult ceilings, it's often best to cover the popcorn texture with 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch drywall instead of removing it. Don’t be tempted to sand down the artex first as this can release asbestos particles and realise fibres that can become airborne and any inhalation can be damaging. SourcesEven though the X-Tex product is safe to use and ensures that no dust will escape during the usage, we would still advise you to protect yourself and use a dust mask whilst removing the artex.

Oooh, this is the kind of scraper I mean: https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-long-handled-scraper-6/87299 You will also receive a certification with your results, which would be perfect if you are trying to sell your house. Q: When did they stop using asbestos in artex? If I remember rightly, the ceiling did take quite a few coats of paint to properly cover the filler on the ceiling. I can’t remember exactly, but I’m certain it was more than 3x coats! That said, I used a trade white paint which does tend to be a thinner consistency with less coverage. I used a roller mainly and just a brush for the edges. Popcorn ceiling removal tools are best for unpainted popcorn ceilings or for ceiling painted with flat paint. Paint with any type of gloss (eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss) prevents the water from soaking in and loosening the popcorn texture. If you do decide to move forward with popcorn ceiling texture removal, you’ll want to begin with a scrape test. In an inconspicuous spot (a closet if possible), moisten the surface by misting it with water and let it sit for 15 minutes to soak in. Then use a putty knife held at a low angle to see how easily the texture scrapes away. You’ll know right away if paint is keeping water from penetrating and loosening the texture. If you can’t easily scrape away the texture, there isn’t an easy way to strip the texture from the ceiling in the room. Think carefully about continuing. It may be that hours of tough work will be in your future.

We have a bedroom with large polystyrene sheets covering both the walls and ceiling but have then been wall papered over.