Removing Artex.....

[GazLC81]

Ok so I have got a job to quote. Thing is the wall to tile on are all artex and then a good few coats of paint it would seem.

I have read that tiling on the artex is a no no (I figured as much) so how hard would this stuff be to remove?

I think she is expecting me to tile over it so worried I won't get the job.

All help appreciated
Gaz

 

[Fred]

It's a horrid job. I've used a grinder at a swallow angle to take it off before now, it's really the only way.

 

[GazLC81]

Oh great..... and it's an oldish house too so pretty sure it's going to contain asbestos.

Gaz

What would be the best solution here? Plaster over it?

 

[DHTiling]

Wall paper stripper is the easiest way to go, messy job which ever way method you use....dave..

 

[Fred]

Consult a plasterer, thats the best if your worried. He would advise re paint etc, sorry, know nothing about it myself.

 

[GazLC81]

Would a wall paper stripper still work through the many layers of paint? How long does it take?

Gaz

 

[Fred]

A very long time in my opinion.

 

[sc24]

best way wallpaper stripper, will come off eventually

 

[DHTiling]

Its will work but time consuming though..I think plastering is ok if all the customer was going to do was paint,but to hang tiles onto it , i don't think it will hold onto the the painted surface.....good luck what ever your decision is gaz.........dave..

 

[GazLC81]

Thanks Dave, going to ring her and be honest, I really need the work but I'm not willing to risk doing a dodgy job.

Cheers everyone.

Gaz