I am looking for an easy method. Common sense tells me that something like sanding must be used. Any special tool that can accelerate the process ?
The structure the roof is shown below. I might need to remove a wall and add a supporting beam. The wall that I am removing is not a load bearing one. The only reason why it is there is because the joist would have been to long I guess to make them from one piece of wood (or more expensive). I suspect there is nothing else between the roof and the drywall of my ceiling other than the loose insulation that the previous owner installed in the attic. If removing the drywall is easier I might consider cathedral ceiling with or without exposing the joists. Ih ave to see what it takes for that. However for now I would like to know if it would be easier to remove the drywall and replace it with a new one
Update:Hmmm I just found this page http://www.float.ltd.uk/blog/2011/05/steaming-off-artex/ The guy is steaming the Artex, and the webpage says it is better than having plaster wasted and spread everywhere...can't understand what he means with that
Update: Extensive answer found here http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/artex.htm
Update: this was done by a pro and it now looks like this. See the answer for details