They often have a cold and industrial feel.
How to finish rough concrete walls.
1 wash down the concrete wall with a pressure washer to get rid of dirt debris and oil stains.
Finishing your rough concrete walls could involve painting them or applying a few coats of concrete stain.
Special concrete brooms are available but a regular push broom will work too.
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.
You do not need to knock down the wall or sand it smooth to get a smooth finish however.
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.
If cold and industrial isn t the design style you are aiming for remedy the problem by polishing the walls to a high shine.
Before you apply your finish repair any damage to the wall and remove any items that may get in the way.
It can also be difficult to paint or wallpaper over a textured wall.
The walls of your basement are probably made of rough concrete.
Evenly coat a 2 by 2 foot area.
At first contractors used hand rubbing bricks but finding this technique to be slow and.
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Remember to wash off the bristles as soon as you finish brooming concrete.
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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.
If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven.
As with all the other finishing steps the key to a successful broom finish is to wait until the concrete surface is just right.
This makes for a sturdy and durable foundation for the rest of your home but isn t exactly visually appealing.