This old house landscape contractor roger cook dresses up a block wall with stone veneer panels.
Veneer to cover concrete block wall.
Remove any remaining stain or paint from the wall with a right angle grinder fitted with wire brush.
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Dig trenches at least 4 inches deep along the walls and clean them with biodegradable concrete cleaner.
Start applying the mix to the wall.
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How to add stone veneer to a concrete foundation wall.
Many styles are available including slate field stone river rock and brick.
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Concrete cinder block walls are sturdy and easy to build but can often be unattractive when compared with the rest of your home.
Wash the wall with a pressure washer to remove any dirt debris or grease that may be on it.
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.
This gives the mortar a clean surface to bond with.
Use a pressure washer fitted with a paint stripping tip to blast the concrete wall clean of all stain paint and dirt.
Artificial stone is a wall veneer made from aggregate and binders that have been cast to look like natural stone.
Pour in one quarter bag of s type veneer mortar.
Vinyl panels and stone veneers are alternative decorations that match with many homes.
We updated our little bungalow in the suburbs with a little foundation refacing project using faux stone.
Thoroughly dry the wall.
How to cover a cinder block foundation.
Concrete is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover.
You can use a hock and trowel to lay it on spraying it on will also work and try to maintain a 3 8 thick coat all the way throughout the process.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
The foundation refacing project was sponsored by the home depot as part of the curb appeal series.
Use different material to give any cinder block wall a unique aesthetic appeal.