How To Finish Rough Concrete Walls

280 48 kb more and more during recent years architect s specifications are calling for finely finished concrete surfaces on walls ceilings and floors.

How to finish rough concrete walls.

This makes for a sturdy and durable foundation for the rest of your home but isn t exactly visually appealing. They often have a cold and industrial feel. Rough textured walls were popular in homes built in the 1970s but can now appear outdated or busy. By concrete construction staff download the pdf version of this article.

As with all the other finishing steps the key to a successful broom finish is to wait until the concrete surface is just right. You do not need to knock down the wall or sand it smooth to get a smooth finish however. Before you apply your finish repair any damage to the wall and remove any items that may get in the way. At first contractors used hand rubbing bricks but finding this technique to be slow and.

If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven. Finishing your rough concrete walls could involve painting them or applying a few coats of concrete stain. 1 wash down the concrete wall with a pressure washer to get rid of dirt debris and oil stains. The walls of your basement are probably made of rough concrete.

This is a good size area to work in so the drying of the slurry does not go faster then your ability to rub out the wall. It can also be difficult to paint or wallpaper over a textured wall. Apply the slurry to your new concrete wall by holding the trowel blade to the wall so the slurry is pressed onto it and wiping the slurry across the wall with a smooth arcing motion. Once the walls are sanded and polished you can coat them with a clear sealer stain them or paint them to match your décor.

Remember to wash off the bristles as soon as you finish brooming concrete. Concrete walls are a blank canvas. Special concrete brooms are available but a regular push broom will work too.