Textured coatings were used to produce decorative finishes on ceilings and walls. In the past, they have had various trade names such as 'Artex'.
This is dependent on the particular decorative finish required i.e. peaks or patterns. They are hard and were originally white in colour but have often been painted over.
You do not need a licence to work on these materials, but you may need to notify. Work with any type of asbestos is dangerous.
