Rebating architrave

[disco_monkey79]

We've just fitted a double door frame where the previous occupants had ripped it all out. I now need to fit architrave to tidy up. The frame is level with the plasterwork at the sides, so that bit's easy-peasy.

Unfortunately, above the frame has been artexed (I really love those former occupants), so it's proud by a few mm. Can anyone suggest how I can rebate the architrave without the benefit of a rebate plane or router? Is it feasible to attack a 6' length with a chisel? I could chase away at the artex, but that'll be a right messy job, and probably as much effort.

Many thanks

 

[DIY Stew]

I'm not sure but I think some artex has asbestos in it so be very careful if your going to chase it

Stew

 

[Rob Platt]

Cut a groove with a chisel use any plane to remove the remaining excess.
all the best
rob

 

[Allylearm]

Alternative

1. Steam off the artex with a paper remover steamer, messy but possible and best in long run unless you like the artex.

2. It,s possible to cut the line of the facing in to the artex and remove the width of the facing so the facing can butt against the cut edge, a reverse scribe in other other words, as what is rebated is flush with the standards, when fitted the facing it can be sealed at the cut side. Patience and good hand skills required. You may need thicker facing or loose the detail as the artex projects on the thickness of the facing. This technique I have done with plaster also.

Rebating the timber depending on the artex hue will leave gaps as it is not level or straight coming off the trowel as applied. The gaps could be unsightly and need a fair bit of filling depending on arterx or differing thickness's you will find as who applied it.

Happy chipping

Ally

 

[disco_monkey79]

I'm not sure but I think some artex has asbestos in it so be very careful if your going to chase it

Stew

I wasn't aware of that, thanks for the heads up. Note to self - stop licking the walls.

Thanks all for the replies. Should keep me out of mischief for a while.

 

[Benchwayze]

I'm not sure but I think some artex has asbestos in it so be very careful if your going to chase it

Stew

I wasn't aware of that, thanks for the heads up. Note to self - stop licking the walls.

Thanks all for the replies. Should keep me out of mischief for a while.

When my central heating boiler was renewed, British Gas found a piece of asbestos sheet, about 15 x 8 inches. underneath the back boiler.


My local council would have provided me with three special plastic bags, which I could use to wrap it in, and I could then have taken it to the local Council tip for disposal. British Gas wouldn't hear of it and called in specialist contractors. My living room looked like the set from ET, plastic air-locks breathing equipment; the whole nine-yards! It cost me an extra £1,200 for its disposal.

So my advice would be to leave the artex where it is, just in case.

John