Full Asbestos Testing Kit with PPE, Instructions & Prepaid Return (1 Sample with 24hr Results)

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If it’s in good condition, Artex can be ‘over boarded’ or ‘skimmed over’ with other none asbestos products and can be hidden from view. Boarding over: This involves using plasterboard to board over the original Artex ceiling. Several layers of plaster are then applied to create an even surface.

These are two questions we are commonly asked. Asbestos Artex was commonly used right up until its ban in 1992. However, it should be noted that the full and final prohibition of the import, supply and usage of asbestos was not until Nov 1999. Therefore, any properties built or refurbished during this time should be presumed to be asbestos containing. While it is possible for you to remove an Artex ceiling yourself, you should not underestimate how difficult and arduous this can be. You should always be certain your ceiling does not contain asbestos before you begin. Wasn't much artex about in 70s. Is there a paint brush smooth boarder around lights? Is there coving up with a brush boarder? If no brush boarded at edge of the coving then the cove is newer than the ceiling and fitted some time after it was artexed. Cove got popular in the 80s. Personally, I would test any suspect material that’s found in a home constructed prior to the year 2000. If your Artex contains asbestos, it is in a good condition and can remain undisturbed then it will be quite safe to leave in place. If the material is deteriorating or damaged, then you may need to get the materials either repaired or removed.First things first, if your home was built before the year 2000 an asbestos survey should be conducted. Following this, and wearing suitable PPE, there are five ways in which Artex can be removed from your ceiling: To calculate the total cost of Artex removal for your home, you’ll need to start by working out the size of the area of Artex that will need removing. The age of the Artex can also affect the price. The more effort required and the longer the job takes to remove all the Artex, the higher the cost will be. Artex removal quotes The short answer is no; asbestos-free Artex was made available in the 1970s, although it is impossible to ascertain for sure, without appropriate Artex asbestos testing, whether any given Artex does or doesn’t contain asbestos. You can’t be 100% sure whether any given Artex decorative coating contains asbestos just by looking at it with the naked eye. You can do this yourself if part of the material has already broken off or if there’s no chance of the asbestos contaminating the home. Otherwise, you should get an accredited person or company to do it for you.

I’m staggered how a company can be so inept and run in this way. Their communication from this company is horrendous and I would not recommend them to anybody. Whether you’re undertaking an extensive renovation project in a commercial property or carrying out some home DIY, you need to be aware that textured decorative finished ceilings or walls could contain asbestos. If you are aware of this risk, are you aware of the steps you need to taken to ensure that any work to the Artex ceilings is completed safely? What is Artex? Asbestos was added to Artex to provide strengthening properties to the material mix. Asbestos also assisted in the dewatering and curing of the material. Is there an alternative to Asbestos Artex? Does all Artex contain asbestos? This was followed in 1999 by the complete banning of the manufacture and supply of all asbestos products in the UK. How to tell if Artex has asbestos Asbestos is now banned in the UK and has been since 1999, but there are millions of homes that still contain this harmful material.If Artex was added to your home between 1985 and 2000 it is impossible to be sure whether your home contains asbestos or not. A survey is essential to prevent exposure to the hazardous substance. Only sure way is get it tested so do that. Do you have different patterns in the house? Was there paper on the ceilings which still remains under the light fittings as diy people tend not to remove light to remove paper. NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. If you require this type of training or if you require testing of Artex for asbestos prior to refurbishment work on ‘any’ type of property, then there should be an appropriate asbestos survey in place. Do you need to get some Artex tested?

Chemical removal: A common chemical used is X-Tex. This gel softens the old Artex which can then be removed by scraping, leaving the old plasterboard exposed and ready for new plaster to be applied. Most testing of Artex for asbestos ‘events’ would generally form part of an ‘ asbestos survey’ on a property. Once a textured coating has hardened, there’s no way to tell if it contains asbestos just by looking at it or by touch. Also, many of the fibres in old Artex coatings look very similar to harmless fibres that can be found in safe, modern products. How Can I be 100% Certain My Artex Ceiling Doesn’t Contain Asbestos? If you are planning on repairing or removing Artex textured coatings from ceilings or walls in your home you should seek the advice of a professional Asbestos Surveyor. They will be able to safely take a sample and have it tested in a laboratory to determine whether asbestos is present or not. Prior to beginning any repairs, it is also advisable to have a professional conduct an asbestos survey to ascertain whether there is asbestos in the building.While Artex (the company) stopped using asbestos in the mid-1980s, other manufacturers may have continued to use it up until 1999. Our asbestos testing kits come with full instructions and personal protective equipment including RPE (Respiratory protective equipment), High Grade disposable coveralls and gloves. This way, you’ll be able to take a sample safely and easily. But if you need some support or would like us to walk you through the process, we’d be happy to do so. Asbestos was made illegal at the turn of the millennium, so it has not been used since. The material was used widely throughout the 20th century, all the way through to the 1970s - a time when many UK homes were built.