Use a pressure washer fitted with a paint stripping tip to blast the concrete wall clean of all stain paint and dirt.
Veneer to cover concrete block wall.
We updated our little bungalow in the suburbs with a little foundation refacing project using faux stone.
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Start to apply the mud to the wall starting from the top and working your way down typically for larger walls standing 6 high or more.
Concrete is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover.
Pour in one quarter bag of s type veneer mortar.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
By covering a cinder block wall with surface bonding cement you can increase the water resistance of the wall as well as the durability while creating a uniform surface that will blend with most architectural styles.
The foundation refacing project was sponsored by the home depot as part of the curb appeal series.
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Wash the wall with a pressure washer to remove any dirt debris or grease that may be on it.
Many styles are available including slate field stone river rock and brick.
Remove any remaining stain or paint from the wall with a right angle grinder fitted with wire brush.
Dig trenches at least 4 inches deep along the walls and clean them with biodegradable concrete cleaner.
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This gives the mortar a clean surface to bond with.
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Use different material to give any cinder block wall a unique aesthetic appeal.
How to add stone veneer to a concrete foundation wall.
This old house landscape contractor roger cook dresses up a block wall with stone veneer panels.
Thoroughly dry the wall.
Vinyl panels and stone veneers are alternative decorations that match with many homes.
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Artificial stone is a wall veneer made from aggregate and binders that have been cast to look like natural stone.
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How to cover a cinder block foundation.
Concrete cinder block walls are sturdy and easy to build but can often be unattractive when compared with the rest of your home.