brownie25 Â Â 10 #1 Posted April 4, 2015 I have just bought a 1950s rema conclad house and can anyone advise to whether the artex that's on ceilings may contain asbestos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Narden Dee   10 #2 Posted April 4, 2015 I have just bought a 1950s rema conclad house and can anyone advise to whether the artex that's on ceilings may contain asbestos  I would say that it is highly probable due to the age however the only way would to have it tested by a licensed firm. e4 environmental is one however there are many others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1 Â Â 11 #3 Posted April 5, 2015 Rema did not artex ceilings so they were done by previous owners. If you can contact any of these probably your best bet. Millions of houses have artex ceilings including my house which is less than 20 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Narden Dee   10 #4 Posted April 5, 2015 Rema did not artex ceilings so they were done by previous owners. If you can contact any of these probably your best bet. Millions of houses have artex ceilings including my house which is less than 20 years old.  yes and millions have probably got asbestos in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
handypandy   14 #5 Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) yes and millions have probably got asbestos in them.  Which is why Spider is advising if it is possible to discover when it was applied. Artex containing asbestos has not been available for over 30 yrs. The asbestos containing material is safe, providing you don't start sanding, drilling or trying to remove it.  If there is any doubt and the OP wishes to have a flat ceiling, a plasterer can skim over a light pattern. If it is a heavier pattern, a tight bonding coat may have to be applied first.    . Edited April 6, 2015 by handypandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
