Cinderblock and concrete aren t considered attractive by everyone s standards especially if the block or concrete wall has recently patched cracks or holes.
How to make a concrete wall smooth.
Putting a smooth durable finish on concrete is a skill you can only master with the proper set of tools and practice.
They aren t dry wall smooth but don t have an interesting pattern either instead i m left with a random scale like texture around the room with some areas worse than others.
You do not need to knock down the wall or sand it smooth to get a smooth finish however.
If you want to build a concrete retaining wall you should consider pouring the wall rather than making it out of concrete blocks.
When the form is full smooth out the top with a screed or trowel.
To make the wall as strong as possible pour the concrete in layers no higher than 20 inches working from 1 end of the wall to the other.
We ll show you the tools and how to use them for each step of the concrete finishing process.
Once the forms are full of cement you can smooth out the top of the wall.
A float compacts the concrete surface giving it a smooth look.
How to smooth a concrete wall finish.
If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven.
Rough textured walls were popular in homes built in the 1970s but can now appear outdated or busy.
My walls are solid 4 thick concrete slabs.
The annoying thing is they have a subtle texture to it.