Re-plaster an artex ceiling

[Saycheese5]

Hi,

I want to skim over two of my artex ceilings. From what I've read, there is a possibility the artex contains asbestos, so I rather be on the safe side. I'm thinking of spraying the ceiling with a water spray and scrape off all the spikes thus possibly avoiding dust. There are loads of spikes, some even over 10mm long! Is that a good way of doing it or is there a better solution?
I'm trying to avoid a wallpaper stripper since I've heard it could blow some areas of the ceiling.

How could I cover the cracks properly if I use plastering tape over such uneven texture?

I have included 3 pics.

Thank you.

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• Saycheese5
• 16 Sep 2014
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• 16 Sep 2014
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• 16 Sep 2014
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[Happyplumber]

Those cracks will still come through a bit of scrim tape cant hold them back

If you are worried about Artex containing asbestos,pehaps you can send a small sample off for testing to be absolutely sure what you are dealing with

 

[roy c]

The other option is to board over existing ceilings and skim..!! Or tape the cracks with 2 layers of 4" scrim tape set into a tight bonding coat and a tight bonding coat over the ceiling then skim over the lot. Obviously you must have the usual "Prep" work done before the Bonding coat..

 

[Invicta]

Saycheese5,

How did this go, what method did you use in the end please?
I am thinking of doing the same thing on our bathroom ceiling.

Bern