For added durability wait for the first coat to dry and then add a second coat.
Thick ceiling paint to cover artex.
Then using a thick pile roller paint as normal.
Wilko textured paint pure brilliant white 2 5 litre dries to a tough flexible finish that s perfect for covering hairline cracks and surface defects on interior walls.
Coarse textured paint is a decorative paint specially formulated to give a strong flexible finish to interior ceilings.
Artex is a surface coating commonly used to coat ceilings in a home although it can sometimes be found on walls as well.
Paint the artex surface with pva adhesive as this will help the plaster stick and slow down the moisture absorption.
The best way to paint it is.
Ideal for covering and disguising small cracks and pitted plaster surfaces.
Now is your chance for a fresh start and a smooth ceiling.
It dries to a matt white textured finish which may be overpainted if required.
Yes you can paint over artex.
If artex has never been painted before use a stiff sweeping and just brush the ceiling to get rid of the sharp edges first as they will only get in your paint when you start painting.
When painting artex it is recommended that you use emulsion paint.
Smooth it is ideal for covering over existing textured surfaces to leave a smooth surface.
Dilute the pva with a 1 1 ratio with water and mix well.
So watch this handy video then roll up your sleeves and get to grips with that ceiling using our artex easifix smooth.
When painting over artex use your textured artex surface to inspire your décor for a really unique room.
Painting over artex textured finishes simple and unique ways to tackle textured artex paint jobs a textured artex paint job might take more consideration than painting a smooth surface but it doesn t have to be boring.
Use a regular roller cover for this and paint the ceiling in the same way that the textured paint was applied.
Plaster is used in artex products to add texture and definition.
Specially developed to give a strong textured finish to internal walls.