For the purposes of this guide, it has been assumed that the Artex is being removed from an easy to reach surface using standard access equipment. To enable the Artex removal to take place the contractor will need an adequate supply of electric and water for the duration of the project.

The X-Tex did dry out more on the real ceiling where the Artex is just painted onto the concrete, whereas on the drop ceiling it was able to soak into the paper under the Artex and it was much easier scraping that off. Water-based – “Tough not toxic” – Non Hazardous – Non Toxic – Non Caustic – PH Neutral – No Fumes – No Skin Burns – Non Flammable – Non Combustible – Clings 100% to all surfaces – Keeps wet for long periods – No H (hazard) or P (precautionary) statements on the label. Removal is made easier with a long handled blade scraper which helps to lift it from the surface rather than spreading it around the wall, which usually happens when using a standard steel scraper.Although these can be found at many sites it is sometimes easier and safer for the asbestos removal contractor to provide their own. Size of area to be removed: The larger the area of Artex the longer it will take to remove and the higher the labour costs will be.

Claims are sourced from a survey conducted by Deep Blue Thinking on a nationally representative UK sample in November 2021.This allows the asbestos removal contractor to prepare the required risk assessments to ensure safe removal of the asbestos materials.

I can only assume that these reviewers either didn't leave the product on for long enough - should be left for at least 3 hours before attempting to remove - or the artex they were attacking had a coat of paint over it. The asbestos removal technique is to remove the plaster surface in full back to the original substrate. Safe to use in a wide range of environments such as homes and is not dangerous to use around children and pets. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. First, it is important to flatten or remove any lumps, then the ceiling can be sealed using a PVA solution before plastering.This results in no asbestos fibres becoming airborne and eliminates the risk of breathing in hazardous microfibres which can lead to Asbestosis. However, when I took the sign off for the loo there was a hole punched through by a fist, so let's hope they didn't take to the walls as well! If done carefully you will be able to soak and strip without harming yourself or the surface you are working on.