How To Cover Concrete Walls

In addition to creating a smooth surface spreading the cement onto the block walls adds an insulation layer and increases waterproofing.

How to cover concrete walls.

Thoroughly dry the wall with an electric leaf blower. A spray down or sprayed on concrete overlay is great when you need some texture on the surface for slip resistance or if you use a stencil to create a pattern like the one below. Load the concrete into the sprayer then hold it close to close to the wall to avoid spraying the areas you aren t ready to work on yet. You can apply the paint as you would to any other wall although a primer is always recommended in order to prevent concrete grayness from bleed through.

A layer of surface bonding cement also creates a clean surface that s easily decorated further. For a faster way to cover wall sections take advantage of a concrete sprayer. Use a pressure washer fitted with a paint stripping tip to blast the concrete wall clean of all stain paint and dirt. A charming climber with small heart shaped leaves creeping fig ficus pumila will cover unsightly cement stucco or brick buildings.

Interior overlays are used when a concrete floor needs to be resurfaced and the owner wants an acid stained look or a polished appearance. If you need to check the cement s thickness try using a tape measure on an open part of the wall. Tape a one foot by one foot square of plastic sheeting plastic kitchen wrap will do to the concrete wall in your basement with duct tape and leave it in place for 24 hours. Remove any remaining stain or paint from the wall with a right angle grinder fitted with wire brush.

Concrete walls could be covered with faux brick treatment. It would also help in coating the surface more evenly. If basement walls are originally brick instead of poured concrete leave them as is for a chic loft like look. Paint is one of the most utilized methods of covering concrete.

Use 3 inch paintbrush to apply bonding agent to the bare concrete wall. Cover interior concrete block walls with a layer of surface bonding cement to remove the look of unfinished blocks. Then remove the tape. Randy 10 years ago.