setting over artex

[messenger]

setting over artex:
just a couple of questions for you helpful lot out there . just been to look at a job today,it is all a result of earthquake damage. the thing is every wall and ceiling is artex . in certain areas the artex is blown much the same as plaster but with added flakyness .now normally i'm cool with that but as this is flakey i know it could be hit or miss going over it but only had good results in past. is there a product on the market that will cure the flaking and not affect the bond or is it a case of stabilize and unibond' as it would be a right royal pain if it goes none of the the options above. cheers people

 

[Stevey]

If in doubt chop it out.

 

[roughcaster]

It's always best to take off any loose/flaky artex etc on a wall/ceiling and get back to a sound foundation. If you just chance skimming over it and the old artex/plaster underneath comes loose, it's too late then.

Roughcaster.

 

[Micilin]

It's always best to take off any loose/flaky artex etc on a wall/ceiling and get back to a sound foundation. If you just chance skimming over it and the old artex/plaster underneath comes loose, it's too late then.

Roughcaster.

Also if taking off artex check when it was done - I am told before 1988 artex had asbestos in it.

If plastering over it, make sure it is sealed at least 24hrs beforehand , other wise you may get moisture in the artex softenening it and it could peel. Use SBR, PVA(needs another coat to plaster on whne tacky) or Bondit.

 

[messenger]

thanks for your help everyone 'chopping out and sbr are the order of the day then.not the first time over artex but the first time it has ever been in this state.would you do the same 3 to 1 mix as sbr is a better product
it funny you say about the sealing it the day before as had gone over artex before and it done just what you said it peeled and didn't know why but now i do cheers