Covering Up Cinder Block Walls

Concrete cinder block walls are sturdy and easy to build but can often be unattractive when compared with the rest of your home.

Covering up cinder block walls.

Look for clearance bins remnant bolts and close out sales. May 2 2018 explore willa s board cinder block foundation covering on pinterest. 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. Pargeting is the traditional way of covering up concrete blocks.

Parging is a way of covering up a cinder block wall that is similar to applying stucco. Generally parging uses mortar while stucco uses plaster. This is my ugly cinder block wall the previous owners had done a terrible job of painting it off white. Parget is spread over the surface of the wall with a trowel and smoothed out to create an even surface that hides the joints between the blocks.

There are decorative cinder blocks and also the option to paint but cinder block is cinder block colored or not. Concrete is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover. Use spacers under the lattice so vines have room to creep behind the lattice. There are several ways to approach the job depending on the look you prefer.

Cinder block walls are strong and inexpensive but they aren t always pleasant to look at. Covering your cinder block wall with fabric is another frugal solution as long as you choose inexpensive fabric. Hi kkamp i absolutely would not cover the brick up or cut it off. My entire yard is done in terra cotta.

I love the low ground hugging effect the different angles of the hip roof give combined with the texture of the brick. Before you apply any type of cover however clean the wall and repair any damage. Jun 22 2015 explore sharalee savage s board cinder block wall cover on pinterest. This material is made of lime sand and water and is essentially the same product as what is put between the blocks when the wall is built.

See more ideas about cinder block cinder block foundation cinder. Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall. Affix lattice to the cinder block using concrete screws. A natural element can be added to your home s exterior by allowing climbing plants to take over the cinder block walls.

Covering a cinder block wall helps it fit the aesthetic of the surrounding buildings and improves its durability. Drill pilot holes for the screws using a drill with a masonry bit.