Plasterboard over artex

Beav · Post by **Beav** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:45 pm

Hi there,

What sort of cost should I expect to plasterboard and plaster over a small artex bathroom ceiling? (Developed a few cracks) The one side does slope down slightly as well. I would say the bathroom is only really 3m x 2m

Thanks

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dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:27 pm

I would fill the cracks and paint over, don't cause unnecessary headaches. I used decorator caulk in a similar situation, I rubbed it in and painted over as it takes paint well.

DWD

Beav · Post by **Beav** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:23 pm

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:27 pm I would fill the cracks and paint over, don't cause unnecessary headaches. I used decorator caulk in a similar situation, I rubbed it in and painted over as it takes paint well.

DWD

That's an option. As it's artex it contains asbestos I think? The ceiling seems to have formed a bubble so not sure if more cracks will appear as well.

Wasn't sure how clean it would look filling it as its artex. The aim is its going to be a rental so thought may as well take the time to do it properly whilst no tenants are in.

From photos a local plasterer said it would be upto £450 max.

Neelix · Post by **Neelix** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:48 pm

Over board and plaster if you want a decent finish

Beav · Post by **Beav** » Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:52 pm

Neelix wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:48 pm Over board and plaster if you want a decent finish

That's what I'm thinking then it's done. Presume £450 ish sounds about right?

Neelix · Post by **Neelix** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:24 pm

Beav wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:52 pm That's what I'm thinking then it's done. Presume £450 ish sounds about right?

Best get a few quotes and your location in the UK matters with pricing