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@ioreka I have the same situation in my hallway and stairway. Asbestos isn’t the only concern, lead in paint when it becomes dust, silica brick dust also. I plan to steam and scrap off the paper, work to remove as much as I can under damp conditions and wearing appropriate PPE.
Because I am willing to take the risk, I’m not a pro, but I can remember putting artex on our bedroom walls 42 years ago and then spent many years picking it off whilst lying in bed.
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Artex woes: previous owner has artex in the entire hallway and stairwell. Not only has this been woodchip-papered over, but then a few years later its also been painted over, even where there are big gaps where the woodchip has peeled away from the wall (because of the texture of the artex there's tons of gaps. I got it tested in January and it does contain asbestos, apparently it's "chrysotile" or white asbestos. I have to get a few other rooms plastered as they're a fucking state so I want to get the stairwell skimmed at the same time. However, I need to remove the woodchip wallpaper before I can do this. Is it safe to steam and chip it off? Or do I risk asbestos inhalation. I've done a fair amount of googling but if anyone has any professional advice, would appreciate. I considered just papering over the whole lot but there's so much air under the woodchip I can't :'(