Destroying artex..

gitbags · 16 Jun 2013 at 16:29

Can anyone suggest a quick method for removing artex from a ceiling? My bathroom ceiling is an absolute mess due to damp, which has turned about a third of the bloody stuff to chalk. Unfortunately the rest is like concrete and I'm struggling to scrape it off. I'm aware I can sand it but the differences in thickness across the ceiling means it'll take me longer than is ideal (plus I'd have to source a sander).

Can I soften it with anything? Any suggestions will be welcome.

gitbags · 16 Jun 2013 at 18:43

Cheers for the replies. Managed to get hold of a steamer and that's removing the worst parts, I'll get there eventually

Not too fussed about getting a smooth finish as I'll probably just buy some textured bathroom ceiling paint (Rented property). As for overboarding I think I'd be better off pulling the ceiling down and starting afresh, seeing it as it looks like someone has tried to repair the ceiling before (right where the flat above's shower and sink are). But the landlord will only allow that as a last resort. :rolleyes:

gitbags · 17 Jun 2013 at 13:45

Ok cheers for the heads up, I'll take precautions. Although a lot of it has turned to dust under the paint, so i've probably been breathing it in for the past twelve months if not longer :eek:

gitbags · 17 Jun 2013 at 22:16

Well the worst is done, I'm going to give the plasterboard a week or two to dry out a bit. Up to the landlord to make up his mind what he wants to do next.

Cheers