Textured artex ceilings can date a home and make rooms feel darker—especially with modern lighting. If you’d prefer a clean, contemporary finish, Ferrar Plastering offers artex covering across Leicestershire, smoothing textured ceilings and leaving them ready for decorating.
We’ll assess the ceiling condition and recommend the safest, most reliable method to achieve a flat finish.
In many cases, yes, artex can be covered with the right preparation and method. The key is ensuring the surface is:
If a ceiling is in poor condition, overboarding may be recommended for best long-term performance.
Some older textured coatings may contain asbestos. We don’t test materials on site. If your property is older and you’re unsure, it’s sensible to arrange testing before disturbing the coating. Once confirmed safe (or managed appropriately), we can advise the best next step for covering.
Depending on the ceiling, we may recommend:
We’ll explain what’s best for your ceiling and why, so you can choose with confidence.
We cover artex ceilings across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas in Leicestershire.
Only slightly. Overboarding adds a small amount, but the finish is usually worth it for stability and a clean look.
In most homes, yes. We’ll check bonding, condition, and any repairs needed first.
We typically cover rather than remove. Removal can be disruptive and, for older coatings, may require specialist handling.
As with any fresh plaster, once fully dry. We’ll advise on timescales and mist-coat preparation.