Patch in STIPPLE Artex Ceiling Texture Pattern

[@RoyalCentennialMemorialPiper]

The best DIY advice one human being can give to another! Thank you Dale .....

[@Artexing]

Ha, such an uplifting comment thank you so much. Have great day

[@chrissiepike1750]

Oh thank you so much, i'm a 63 year old woman on my own & need to repair a small area where plaster has fallen from my ceiling revealing plasterboard, i'm fairly handy but had no idea which product's or how to replace the ceiling pattern & now you have shown me exactly. I need Artex & stippling brush. Thank you again great video that get's to the point

[@Artexing]

You are most welcome, Chrissie. Hope your repair goes well. Thanks for the comment and have a great day

[@robertmichaelholliday8161]

I’ve got to patch artex in with my new job. Thanks for showing me how to do it 👍🏻

[@Artexing]

You are welcome Robert. Happy you found the video useful.. Thanks for leaving a comment

[@robmurphie9483]

This is spot on mate. I’m about to do a couple patch repairs for my folks after sorting some lighting out for them. Thank you

[@Artexing]

You are welcome, Rob, thanks for commenting

[@derekfyfe6875]

Simple but great advice. I mixed a watery polyfilla and dabbed it on with a mop by holding a handful of the strands and just dabbing. Turned out nearly perfect and didn’t have to visit B&Q which is always a Brucie bonus 😊

[@davidhaydon4720]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video. Really helpful.

[@Artexing]

Hi David. You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback

[@napoleoniclegominifigures]

Thank goodness I found your video. We've had to cut away some plasteboard from the kitchen ceiling to sort out a leak and I couldn't find out what the pattern was called and how to do it (for the repair).

[@Artexing]

You are welcome, thank you for commenting have great day

[@susanhowarth6670]

Us too Thank you for your video ❤

[@christopherjames7679]

Thank you Dale, excellent work.

[@Artexing]

Thanks Christopher, and thank you for the feedback

[@jonnyenglish36]

I'm patching in a ceiling tomorrow, so thank you for making this 👍

[@Artexing]

You are welcome Jonny English. Hope your job turned out incredible. Have a good one & thanks for commenting

[@peterphilpott7041]

Absolutely Brilliant. We have engaged a couple of “Plasterers” to do Patchwork at different times. They both said they could Replicate exactly the pattern you have just done. One said you can’t get Artex anymore. Their results were appalling, both using pink board finish plaster. None had your stipple brush, one used a Dustpan Brush. You can imagine what it looks like. If only, at the least we had seen your video just two weeks ago things would have been different. Great work Buddy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Artexing]

Hey Peter. Thank you. It does take the correct materials and tools to get the finish. I am happy the video helped. Thanks again for commenting have a great day

[@lukewilly]

Are you sure they weren’t handymen? I find it hard to believe a plasterer couldn’t do this. A 5 year old could do it

[@PaulWassell-nd3uq]

Hello to get the smooth finish awould you just use a weter mix then

[@j2072]

Great video fella, having always been asked to make things flat, two back to back jobs of making good so thanks for sharing the dark art!

[@Artexing]

You are welcome. Thank you for commenting. Have a great day

[@FunkOsax]

Thank you for this, I reckon you will haved saved me from making a few important mistakes when I come to repair my ceiling 👍

[@Artexing]

Thank you for taking the tine to comment, David. Glad the video has helped you. Have a great day

[@y0utu8ewatch3r]

Great video Dale will be useful for tomorrow , I'm used to getting rid of attex normally , great explanations on why the material reacts the way it does

[@Artexing]

Hi Neville. Thanks for commenting. I am happy you found the video useful. Have a great day

[@trevorhamilton5909]

Thank you that’s answered all my questions and very confident know to do my job

[@Artexing]

Glad it helped there Trevor. Thanks for commenting, have a great day

[@mattjennings4493]

Thanks Dale. Really helpful

[@Artexing]

You are welcome Matt

[@TheDajoca]

Brilliant information. Thank you.

[@Latbirget]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm trying to match in a pattern exactly like this on a plasterboard patch on the ceiling. Can I use the stipple brush on the second layer of multi finish plaster?

[@philc2604]

This is brilliant, thanks a million. Have to patch kitchen after removing some spot lights, now i have a reasonable idea what to do. Can you tell me what the "plaster" material you used is called please? Thanks again

[@samanthacrilley9097]

Hi Dale, absolute brilliant clear instructions and demonstration and it has helped me do my mums wall and ceiling. As you work with textured decorative coating a lot, please may I ask if you would know why a building developer would use decorative textured coating in a block of apartments communal stairwell. This block of apartments were built in the year 2002 if they were built in the 70s and 80s when it was fashionable, but in the year 2002 ? Does it serve a purpose. The textured decorative coating is applied directly to the concrete stairwell in a stippling effect. Many thanks Samantha

[@Artexing]

Hi Samantha Thank you for leaving a comment and I am happy the video has helped you with your stipple scenario One reason stipple is used in the communal area; this could be is the addition of adding a textured finish is more cost effective for the developer, compared to having to skim/plaster (if there are plasterboards.) Also, textured finish dries an almost grey-ish white, and therefor, cutting cost more, no need to paint the ceilings afterwards Another reason could be that to lay on texture and stipple the ceilings may be 'accessibility' - where (once any plasterboard joints have bee taped to bridge the gaps) one would use a paint roller on an extendable pole to lay on the compound, and then use a industrial stipple brush (14" - 14") also attached to an extendable pole, to reach those awkward heights, compared to getting up to the ceiling height with a plastering trowel and hawk Another reason could b the plasterer had too much to drink the night before, making him unavailable and they wanted to get the job finished :-) Hope these explanations helps, please let me know Have a great day

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Hi Textured ceilings have advantages expecially in communal flats. Textured ceilings provide sound insulation & noise reduction between flats. Which is a good advantage over flat ceilings with neighbours. Textured ceilings have the ability to conceal imperfections at a low cost where flat ceilings (cracks in ceiling shows)at a repair re-plastering & re painting decorating cost.

[@stepheneastcoastuk2757]

You make it look so easy lol I've just had some chap come in to plaster board the ceiling 1m x 4m and he has made a right dogs dinner of it by troweling on some easy sand so thick then using a plastic bag I've now got to sand it down at the joint which seems to be taking forever, do you recommend a course or medium sandpaper your help would be really appreciated thank you for sharing an excellent video

[@Artexing]

It shouldn't have to be this way but you are welcome. Just ensure you wear a mask & goggles

[@douglasgilzean9801]

Hi Dale, Great video, you explain it very well and make it look fairly easy and I know it won’t be but I’ll have a go. Can you advise is it a normal paint roller you use, also is it a proper stipple mix that I can buy or is it a plaster mix? Many thanks Douglas

[@Artexing]

Hi Douglas. Thank you for commenting Yes the paint roller is only for application purposes. The texture is normally purchased in powder form, and can be mixed with water to require the correct consistency for stipple pattern Often ready-mixed texture for applying to interior ceilings / walls, may be available. And this may require amounts of water to bring the texture to a consistency of which I am using to create a stiplle pattern. If you do use ready-mixed, make sure to only add small amounts of water at a time, and mix together. As if you should add too much water, there is no way to make a thicker consistency All the same, it would be really good if you can reply here and let us know how you get on Have a great day Dale

[@Ottocdw]

How do I duplicate a swirling pattern on a ceiling? Thank you!😊

[@jaymac6831]

Excellent vid....helped me a lot

[@Artexing]

Thank you Jay Mac for commenting. I am happy you found the video helpful. Have a great day

[@martinwarner1178]

Really good instruction Sir. Thank you.

[@Artexing]

Thank you Martin. I am happy the vido helped you. Have a great day, and thanks for commenting. Dale

[@nerjadude]

Hallo, thank for posting dis Vidjo the texture stuff is this the artex material? Can I still buy artex mixture froem most local stores?

[@Artexing]

Hi. If you live in the UK, the texturing material is called ARTEX or WONDERTEX (Two excellent brands.) Designed to create artistic finishes onto interior ceilings and walls. All you are required to use are some tools, your imagination, and plenty of practice. Hope all goes well. Thank you for commenting

[@nerjadude]

@@Artexing thank yoo very much Dale 👉👍

[@familymediacentre2547]

Use easyfill 20 or cove adhesive to patch artex. Sets so no shrinking leaving pattern just as its done. Oddly though it's so much nicer to use than artex to pattern. Ha. Last patch I done I used easyfill 20 to prep and pattern. I seal. Skim and pattern with same material so skim then sponge edges smooth then straight on as prep is setting with pattern with a fresh mix. All done quickly and spot on. As for sealer gardz or beeline sealer which is cheap and fine to add some acrylic primer (keep that a secret) to make white if needed. Artex sealer is now available again (2021) but seen the price? Gee! Still good stuff but other options available. I've replaced small area with plasterboard then taped and patterned in 3 hours. Job done using fast sets. Lost art now though but nice to see another able to achieve a good patch. :) One smaller brand of sealer I used to use was pva and emulsion mixed 50/50. Seen it in factory being made but I thought it was poor but surprised to see how they made it. Prefer artex sealer but unable to get it last few years but have a new tub in my garage now stock

[@Artexing]

Thanks for sharing your texturing experiences and tips

[@pip1723]

Great job what is the texture mix used .

[@Artexing]

Thank you Pip. The texture is called Artex, available in the UK. But if you are shouting from the US or Canada, then use drywall texture. Hope this help, thanks for commenting

[@pip1723]

That's great mate thanks for your help👍.

[@richardowen2159]

HI,just subscribed to your chanel,very interesting.just about to do artex repair to my hall ceiling after big cracks spoilt look.Have located joists by "skewering" method,and found many joins totally unsupported.Have put in as many screws as possible,and carved and filled cracks,and now ready to re artex....bought a repair kit from good old B&Q....so,wish me luck!

[@Artexing]

G' day Richard. Thank you for subscribing and for taking the time too comment here. I do sincerely wish you luck on your repair task. I know it takes a little practice to get things right (like the correct consistency coupled with the depth of how much texture to apply, so that it crates the exact pattern you are attempting to patch up.) So all the best in the world, and if you have any questions, please paste them here. Have a great day. From Sunny (mostly rainy) South Wales

[@russellwhite6682]

Hello dale just watched your video I’ve got a patch to do I’ve tried it and it looks like bag of nails After watching your video I’ve taken it all out gonna buy a stipple brush do it properly cheers m8

[@Artexing]

Hi there, Russell. At least you had a go. Great you are buying the correct tool for the job. And there are many STIPPLE ceilings here in the UK, which require professional patching. Maybe there is an opportunity there. Have a great day, and thanks for commenting

[@1lovericklots]

Really clear instructions thank you

[@Artexing]

Hi Peta, really glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for commenting. Have a great day. Dale, sunny Cardiff, rainy South Wales

[@1lovericklots]

@@Artexing Just ordered my stiple pad, 8" by 6" as advised, many thanks from a very windy grey day in North Wales

[@Artexing]

Ha. Yes I did visit Rhyl North Wales a few years ago, I know what you mean :-) Good luck with your texturing, Peta

[@kevfirey7799]

Thanks Dale great tips

[@Artexing]

You are so welcome & thanks for commenting

[@richardhalliwell4070]

very helpful, thanks

[@Artexing]

You are welcome. Thank you for commenting have a great day

[@dicky3001]

Hi bud.is that an artex mix or a powder paint …we have this problem in our bedroom, so what to get a good matching finish

[@Artexing]

Hi Richard. Yes this an Artex mixture. You could also use Wondertex. Have a great day

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Hi Dale, I am doing a stipple ceiling repair in my living room that has a similar textured pattern that has been done with a stipple brush For the stipple mix can you use 'no nonsense screwfix all purpose ready mix' with adding water for applying texture mix with stipple brush?

[@Artexing]

Hi. Thank you for contacting me. If you can get the filler, once mixed, to the same consistency as of the original textures' (which you are attempting to replicate), and it is only a small patch, why not try using the filler? To patch in successfully a 'stipple pattern' it's all about making your consistency resemble the consistency of the existing stipple the original texture'r' used. However, I would not attempt to use 'skimming plaster'. This is just my piece of advice, and a bag of texture is not cheap. Especially as you only need to do a patch-up. But do let us know how you get on Have a great day Dale

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Hi Dale, The stipple ceiling repair is about 5'-0" x 5" wide (was a plaster board ceiling joint crack) I have repaired ceiling with Screwfix no nonsense all purpose ready mix filler and sanded down smooth flat ready for texturing mix with stipple brush. Note would PVA glue diluted with water and rolled over be ok for bond sealing before rolling texture mix & stipple brushing I was going to use the rest of ready mix filler in tub diluted with small amounts of water with stipple brush let dry and 2 coats white dulux emulsion over all ceiling. Regards

[@Artexing]

Yes, definitely seal with pva, watered down, as the dry filler on the ceiling will instantly draw off the moisture of the new mix you are about to apply, and then it would be difficult attempting to make a pattern. Maybe coat the area twice (to help diminish as much porosity as possible.) Let the sealer dry completely before texturing,, and once you have mixed your filler/texture, to the consistency you think looks good, lay some of this compound onto a spare wall or ceiling,or spare piece of plasterboard, and then stipple it, so see if it resembles the original pattern on your ceiling, and you can always wash this Often, though, when attempting a stipple patch-up, a little filler/texture, applied to the area (compared to laying on the texture really thickly) just may suffice Some stipple I have patched has been so fine, that I just lay some compound onto my actual stipple brush, then just dabbed gently onto the area Hope all this helps Have a great day

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Thanks for your advice

[@lauren6351]

Hey this is probably gonna sound stupid and i might've just missed it in the video, but what material should I use to actually do the texturing😅 i only need to do a small amount where my built in wardrobe walls met the ceiling so I don't really want to be buying a massive amount of product for such a small space! thanks xx

[@LifeWitYou]

Hi Goodnight, hope all is well! How do I go about getting your Artex/Texturing comb tools???

[@Artexing]

Hi, Life Wit You. Thank you for commenting. Have a great day

[@LifeWitYou]

@@Artexing 👋🏾 Hi, You didn't answer my question. I would like to order the Combs, where do I go to do so? I searched and did not see a link in your bio.

[@LifeWitYou]

@@Artexing Can I order the Combs set from you? Or download your texturing combs templates? I would really like to order the tools from you. Can you tell me how I can do so or send me your link/info Your website is not working.

[@3556df44]

Hi Dale been watching all your artex pattern matching repair videos. Great work. Was wandering if you take on work and where are you based?. Thank you

[@Artexing]

Hi, thank you for commenting Have a great day Dale

[@scoto1976]

Hi Dale. What's the mix texture do you use or recommend. I have a small repair that I need to do. Great video. Thank you

[@Artexing]

The compound is actually called texture for interior ceilings & walls. Product is ARTEX or WONDERTEX (in the UK) or a similar product in the States or Canada (HAMILTONS, or similar.) Hope this helps. Good luck with the repair

[@scoto1976]

Hi Dale. Thank you for your reply.

[@Artexing]

You are welcome

[@douglasalexander4348]

Great ! My ceiling is exactly the same pattern. Yours seems to get those little lines between peaks, which I’m not getting, any ideas what I’m doing wrong ?

[@Artexing]

You could try dabbing the stipple pad gently onto the ceiling (so just the rubber prongs make contact) maybe instead of squashing the entire pad on the ceiling. See if that works? Many thanks for commenting. Have a great day

[@DG-mv6zw]

Many thanks for the tutorial, Dale. Just to clarify...do I paint an application of PVA on the ceiling before applying the artex? Thanks again. Really appreciated 👍

[@Artexing]

Thanks for commenting. If you have a porous surface you need to take away the porosity otherwise the applied texture could dry too quick which will prevent you from creating the pattern

[@stevenhayter6651]

Yes Apply pva before artex

[@reviewer3448]

Hi, im trying to patch my mom's wall are you using artex powder or joint filler with paint?

[@reviewer3448]

What sort of artex brand did you use?

[@Artexing]

always using texture powder. Thanks for commenting have a nice day

[@g2166]

Hi Dale, great video if the house has Texture ceiling can it be Asbestos or just normal texture ceiling? Thanks

[@Artexing]

Hi G. Texture compound used to contain asbestos. There was another product which was like a paint - which contained sand and grit to give a (rough) texture finish. So I cannot be more help unless I looked for myself

[@suzannewalker6710]

Hi what is it in the bucket what you are putting on the ceiling

[@Artexing]

Hi there Suzanne Walker. Thanks for commenting. Which part of the world are you enquiring from. The product is called 'texture' for application to interior walls and ceilings. Hope this helps let me know

[@alexandrascarratt8580]

So helpful Dale for what l am doing...Thank you.

[@Artexing]

You are most welcome Alexandra. I am happy the video helped you. Have a great day

[@kageboilingtuber5918]

What did you use for the texture for stipple affect was it skim?

[@Artexing]

always using texture powder & NEVER plaster for texturing

[@Mark5mith]

Hi Dale, got a patch to repair and match in and this video has helped greatly, especially determining the mix for matching the stipple , is there any particular stipple brush you'd recommend.

[@Artexing]

Hi Mark, thanks for commenting If you want the stipple to turn out professionally, then it is best to use an original (same kind of) tool to patch in the pattern. This is why I recommend using a stipple brush, as shown in the video Hope this helps please let me know Dale

[@Mark5mith]

@@Artexing no worries, it was a timely video on my exact problem, thanks Dale.

[@Artexing]

Glad it helped, Mark. Have a great day

[@kirshanjolla]

great...

[@peterforster637]

Hi dale. I have an area to artex. Customer has replaced a small area with plasterboard. Do I have to pleather the board first then artex or go straight for artex. I have pictures if that helps.

[@Artexing]

Hi Peter I only plaster/fill the board to bring the patched in plasterboard to the exact level of the existing ceiling, in case the board was too thin and couldn't get the correct thickness of plasterboard, if this makes sense. Otherwise, you can texture directly onto plasterboard Let me know if this helps Regards, Dale

[@peterforster637]

@@Artexing thanks Dale. Can I also artex straight into one coat plaster

[@Artexing]

@@peterforster637 When you plaster, once dry, the surface becomes highly porous, therefore it is recommended to seal the area with PVA/water mix, then allow to dry. This would help prevent the new texture drying off too rapid

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

You dont show the actual producxt. If it is artex then it has dangerous asbestos in it?

[@Artexing]

Hi. Yes you are absolutely correct it is dangerous, & asbestos has been banned from building materials since the late 90,s. Thank you for commenting, have a nice day

[@nickydeacon5566]

You from newport??😂😂

[@BadgerLaser]

Dale i wish you could just do mine instead of me making an erse of it !

[@Artexing]

Come on Badger, I would love to complete your texturing scenario. All the best in your attempts, all the same. Have a great day

[@beckyknight5351]

Ffs could have done with this ages ago!

[@groovepromoteam5770]

Do you have an email address sir ? Thank you

[@Artexing]

Yes I sure do and can be found in my bio here on YT. Thanks