All our Asbestos Testing kits come with Full Instructions, PPE, Sample Bags, 24 Hour Testing at a UKAS Accredited Laboratory If, meanwhile, the property was built after the year 2000, there should be no trace of asbestos at all in its Artex coatings. When was asbestos banned from Artex in the UK? You can also safely encapsulate or plaster over most types of Artex. In fact, many experts feel it’s safer to leave asbestos in place, rather than removing it.

Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, national insurance and more If your home was constructed prior to 1985 the textured coating is very likely to contain asbestos. There are 5 common ways to remove Artex: boarding over, plaster overskimming, complete removal, chemical removal and steaming.In the past, most of these coatings contained asbestos particles, these were added as a hardener to firm up the liquid, making it easier for the operator to form patterns on ceilings and walls. We’ll start with Artex itself as they were the most popular brand during the asbestos heyday. As a General Rule of Thumb: The answer to this question depends on when the Artex was installed. If your Artex was applied before 1985 then it almost certainly will contain asbestos so a survey may not be necessary. If it was manufactured before 2000, the textured coating Artex, which is used on walls and ceilings, can contain asbestos fibres. Why would you need asbestos Artex testing? First things first we need to explain that the word “Artex” is a trademark of Artex Ltd which is a company based in the UK. The word Artex is commonly used to describe a textured/decorative coating commonly used for interior decorating. Artex or textured coatings were frequently used on ceilings but have also been found on walls and other unusual surfaces.

Speak directly to one of our knowledgeable and helpful advisors for any further information on testing Artex for asbestos by calling RB Asbestos today on 0800 141 2676. The most popular way to test artex for asbestos is with a microscope, however there are other ways of testing it as well. Once a textured coating has hardened, there’s no way to tell if it contains asbestos just by looking at it or by touch. Also, many of the fibres in old Artex coatings look very similar to harmless fibres that can be found in safe, modern products. How Can I be 100% Certain My Artex Ceiling Doesn’t Contain Asbestos?

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Prior to beginning any repairs, it is also advisable to have a professional conduct an asbestos survey to ascertain whether there is asbestos in the building. Call us now on 0844 644 3962, and we will be able to arrange for a qualified asbestos surveyor to arrive at your property to assess what is required. NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives You can do this yourself if part of the material has already broken off or if there’s no chance of the asbestos contaminating the home. Otherwise, you should get an accredited person or company to do it for you.