Concrete in its green form can be molded into any shape size and finish with the help of different finishing techniques and equipment to give a beautiful and long lasting surface with a high aesthetic value.
Smooth concrete wall finish.
Photo by genevieve garruppo.
Here s what you need to know to shape and smooth fresh concrete into an attractive long lasting surface.
Building new walls inside the existing concrete walls is the standard way of finishing basement walls.
The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications.
How to smooth a concrete wall finish.
If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven.
Such a project requires a working knowledge of construction so many homeowners hire a.
There s more to concrete than just pouring it out and watching it harden.
The faux poured concrete finish on the walls of tali roth s apartment.
Finishing your rough concrete walls could involve painting them or applying a few coats of concrete stain.
Sanding the wall can often take care of the problem but it is difficult to sand a very large surface smooth and you might end up with places that are recessed while others are higher making the wall look worse than before.
Paint and stain will look only as good as the surface they cover.
The added texture far exceeds what any luxury paint color can achieve similar to the effect of.
We ll show you the tools and how to use them for each step of the concrete finishing process.
Try to move quickly except where noted otherwise so you can finish before the concrete dries especially on a hot day.
A float compacts the concrete surface giving it a smooth look.