Use a regular roller cover for this and paint the ceiling in the same way that the textured paint was applied.
Thick ceiling paint to cover artex.
When painting over artex use your textured artex surface to inspire your décor for a really unique room.
Then using a thick pile roller paint as normal.
If artex has never been painted before use a stiff sweeping and just brush the ceiling to get rid of the sharp edges first as they will only get in your paint when you start painting.
Using a large emulsion brush paint the pva solution on the ceiling and leave the pva to dry roughly one hour apply a second coat and then leave to dry again.
Wilko textured paint pure brilliant white 2 5 litre dries to a tough flexible finish that s perfect for covering hairline cracks and surface defects on interior walls.
Dilute the pva with a 1 1 ratio with water and mix well.
It s flexible paint formulation uses polyfilla technology to not only cover cracks but prevent them from reappearing.
It contains everything you need to get the job done easily and hassle free.
Polycell crack free ceilings is a great way to restore cracked ceilings to a smooth good as new finish.
Specially developed to give a strong textured finish to internal walls.
When painting artex it is recommended that you use emulsion paint.
Painting over artex textured finishes simple and unique ways to tackle textured artex paint jobs a textured artex paint job might take more consideration than painting a smooth surface but it doesn t have to be boring.
So watch this handy video then roll up your sleeves and get to grips with that ceiling using our artex easifix smooth.
Now is your chance for a fresh start and a smooth ceiling.
Paint the artex surface with pva adhesive as this will help the plaster stick and slow down the moisture absorption.
For added durability wait for the first coat to dry and then add a second coat.
Artex is a surface coating commonly used to coat ceilings in a home although it can sometimes be found on walls as well.
This means the surface is not completely flat which can make painting a bit more difficult.
Smooth it is ideal for covering over existing textured surfaces to leave a smooth surface.
Plaster is used in artex products to add texture and definition.
