How can I remove a textured coating (artex or similar) from my walls and ceiling?
This is a lot of very hard work, especially on ceilings. You can use a steam wallpaper stripper to soften the textured coating and scrape it off, which is a very messy and sticky job. Wash the area well after stripping, with hot water and detergent. You may need to repeat the process and do a second scraping. If the surface has been painted, you will need to score through the paint to allow the steam to penetrate. Nitromors make a Textured Paint Remover that can be used to help soften the paint. There are also lots of products now available to use to smooth out unwanted textured surfaces, especially if the pattern is not too pronounced: • Artex Skimcoat, which does not need any plastering skills. • Covertex is a paint that can be used to restore a textured surface to smooth. Alternatively, you could apply a skim coat of finishing plaster. It is a job requiring some skill and you can only achieve a smooth finish with some practise. It may be better to get a professional to apply the ski
