JCGD Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Hello, currently removing skirtings from an older house and noticed the plaster in the halls has this patterned effect. Just wondering if it’s anything to be concerned about? We had an asbestos survey done in the rest of the property and all came back negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I'll hazard a guess that this has been skimmed over artex. Depending how old the property is, regardless of asbestos survey already done, a small sample of this will need testing, they wouldn't have been able to test what they can't see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Thanks, Might look into getting it tested, but it honestly just looks like plaster that has been ‘swirled’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundtuit Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 'Textured coatings' (artex etc) may have contained asbestos up until 1984, so Google says. Best to know what you're working with I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Is Artex white in colour? This is grey, so would more than likely be plaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Looks like Artex. If it is left it is harmless. If you are going to remove it or sand it down, get a bit tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr Punter said: Looks like Artex. If it is left it is harmless. If you are going to remove it or sand it down, get a bit tested. I’ve ordered a test kit. Although isn’t artex white? Edited December 12, 2022 by JCGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundtuit Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 1 hour ago, JCGD said: Although isn’t artex white? Maybe, but Artex is a trade name, and wasn't the only product available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Better to be safe than sorry in my mind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, MikeGrahamT21 said: Better to be safe than sorry in my mind 100%. Test kit arriving tomorrow so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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