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Texturing
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are a number of texturing and Artexing tools available to make your
task that much easier.
The tools that i have listed on this page are the basic ones required
to tackle almost every household texturing job. The tools shown are
also made by Artex but you will find that most DIY and decorator
stores will stock similiar tools, if not the Artex brand, but will be
of a lesser quality and cheaper.
If you texture for a living then spend that little bit extra on the
Artex range of tools, they will last a lot longer. If your just going
to decorate your ceiling or wall as a one-off then a cheaper
alternative will be good enough.
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Employing A Texturer
You want to employ the services of a texturer to decorate your ceiling.
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What's New
ARTEX have
launched a new members scheme. They used run The Federation of Artex
Texturers and then Team Build. Now you can become an ARTEX registered
Texturer. Click here for more information. |
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More Than A Pretty Pattern
If you texture for a
living then it should be clear to you that producing a high quality
textured finish is just part of the package. This article looks at
keeping the recommendations coming in
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Mixing Tools
 Circular
blue plastic mixer with moulded collar for attachment to a wooden pole
for hand mixing the texture and Artex material
 Rectangular
plastic mixer moulded to a steel shaft for use with an electric drill
for mixing the texture and Artex material
Preparation Tools
 Flexible
caulking blade (caulker) for applying and smoothing Artex
and textured coatings. Also used for taping
plasterboard & dry wall joints
and filling in. Come in 3 sizes - 8, 10 and 12
inch
Applying Texture
Brushes
 A
good quality traditional flat wall brush with solid copper ferrule
and fixings to prevent rust and discolouration. Best to
use a 6 or 7 inch brush. Used for laying on your Artex and texture
material.
Artex and Texturing Tools
 Stipple
brush. Manufactured using individually hand-threaded rubber
bristled brushes, fixed to a moulded polyurethane handle for more heavy
duty use. Comes in 3 sizes and used for creating
patterns such as stipple, swirl, broken swirl,
scroll and broken leather (used with polythene
covering).
 There
are various combs that are used for creating elaborate comb designs. There
are 4 sizes for the standard toothed comb - 4, 8, 10 and 12 inch.
There are also Rose and Flower combs plus Hybrid combs which are a mix of
the standard comb plus either the Rose or Flower. Patterns that are done
with a mixture of these combs include Circle, Circle & Fan, Basket, Basket
& Flower, Basket & Roses, Hook & Line and Pairs. They are also used to
produce decorative borders and patterns around light fittings.
 Artex
Bark Pattern Roller is a 7 inch wide smooth-faced blue plastic
professional roller. Used for producing the bark
effect pattern on walls
 Lacing
tool. Plastic blade for smoothing tips of heavier random patterns such as
broken leather, swirl, and bark. Lacing produces smooth, safe, spike-free
textures on walls and ceilings.
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