Covering Interior Cinder Block Walls
When covering a cinder block wall here s how to prep the wall for bonding cement.
Covering interior cinder block walls. I did this in a basement and it worked great. The least expensive thing then would be to texture the walls and paint. Great way to cover cinder block walls and dress them up use under house as a trim over fibro with mesh panel near floors create a decorative flower box with a pallet and staple window screen to the pallet to create a pocket that holds the soil to put plant the flowers in.
The easiest product to use on a cinder block wall is surface bonding cement. I didn t use any finish on the pa. Clean the cinder block wall thoroughly and repair any cracks.
Dec 15 2016 cinder blocks are often used in the foundation of a home or as the exterior wall of a building used for business or industrial purposes because they are durable and economical. It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint. After much trial and error i have found drylock to be the best product for block walls.
One drawback to cinder block walls however is that they leave a rough unfinished appearance. Soak the concrete cinder block wall thoroughly with a hose to help the surface bonding cement adhere. You need approximately 4 cups 950 ml of water for an 80 lb 36 kg bag of cement mix.
All you have to do is pour the cement into a container such as a wheelbarrow then stir in the water with a shovel. If you re looking for a bit of craziness try painting each block a different bright color. If you are painting basement walls use a bright light toned paint to maximize the light in the space and to make it feel a bit larger and more spacious.
I m tired of looking at my neighbor s ugly wall so i decided to cover it with the pallets and a few pine beams that i have. For interior applications water based latex primer and finish paint should work fine. The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish.