You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. We used it primarily because we couldn't/can't afford skimming and also because I was pregnant at the time. This product allows the safe removal of textured coatings without causing dust from harmful Asbestos fibres.

For more information about asbestos removal, the types of removals, and costs see our growing resource of removal related information. Some plaster-type textured coatings (mainly sold before the mid-1980’s) may contain harmful asbestos fibres, Minimal VOC content (0. Not saying that will work in your situation, but if it dries too quickly it just stops working, and the areas I neglected to cling film were much harder to remove. I had success with artex remover gel by painting it on, covering it in cling film in the morning, and then before going to bed, gave it another coat and reapplied the cling film.Not the best result perhaps, but given that Artex is only about 4% asbestos you had used the X tex to soften it and lots of water, you should be fine! 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. On the side of the tub it states: 'Harmful if Inhaled' It should read: 'Harmful if inhaled from 100 feet away whilst wearing a full toxic body suit (FBI styley) Police presence, to make sure the street is empty of and straying neighbours as they should be moved to a safe haven - local church with overnight provisions. Allows the safe removal of textured coatings such as Artex and Polytex without causing dust from harmful fibres. Initally I was digging in too deep and cutting past the artex into the plasterboard - this meant dust was coming down which was worrying (given the asbestos) but after some practice I managed to avoid digging in too deep.

If attempting to remove a very stubborn surface then score it first with a blade or apply a layer of X-Tex and cover with foil to prevent it from drying out. Although removing asbestos Artex does not require an HSE license it is still a legal requirement to ensure the asbestos removal is undertaken safely and in accordance with the regulations. Between the 1980s and the year 2000, asbestos was slowly removed from common use and today it has been mostly eradicated.In our pricing section we have assumed that all the following will need to be included within the cost. You will also need protective glasses, a proper dust mask, a large paint brush, rubbish bags and lots of sheeting. Removing more recent asbestos free, textured coatings can still expose you to dangerous dust particles. Our guide lists the costs, information and factors to consider when repairing or replacing your ceiling.