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    Asbestos in artex - overboard vs skim

    I thought it best to start a new thread on this. Thank you all for your replies on my issues so far! I have decided to overboard my artex, this seemed a good idea at first. But after some consideration, I am worried that it may contain asbestos, and as it it an old house it's safest to assume it...
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    Skim over artex ceiling

    I've made a botch of this job I tried to follow a guide for new plasterers on YouTube which suggested a thick mix which was a a big mistake. This is the first coat, as you can see there are a lot of Hollows and holes. It is only a small room 2-m x 2-m I don't really want to scrape off what I've...
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    Fix rough first coat over artex

    Hello all, I have a small (thankfully!) artex ceiling that I have had a very bad attempt at plastering over yesterday. My first coat looks like a dogs dinner as you can see! Please don't slate me! It is my first try... I stopped half way through so half of the ceiling is yet to be plastered...
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