Since the early 19th century Stucco has been used to cover less appealing construction materials such as concrete, metal and cinder block. Designed for outside use, it wasn’t until late 19th century that builders started to use it on interior applications as well. Old decaying walls can reall...
they're not impervious to damage. Layers of mortar hold the cinder blocks in place, just as it would in brick walls, and seal off gaps between blocks to prevent water from getting into the wall.
cinder block walls are often left as-is, leaving a drab, gray wall that seems unwelcoming. It makes sense to paint them to give your outdoor area a livelier, more vibrant feel. For this project, preparation and appropriate techniques ...
Using soft, pale tones on the walls of a south facing room is a great way to maximise the feeling of light and space. Blues, such as Pavilion Blue and Borrowed Light, create a calming aquatic feel, while Warm Neutrals like Joa’s White will create a warmer feel. For a crisp, fresh ...
Cinder blocks:The extra gathered heat from concrete is perfect for Mediterranean-type herbs such as rosemary and lavender. Their holes can be filled with soil mix and planted with herbs or strawberries. Each block is 16 inches long by 8 inches high; the price at big box stores is most reas...
4. Block access to hiding places Raccoons like to take shelter in dark, enclosed spaces. That includes spots like the crawl space beneath a deck or porch, under the roots of a large tree, or anywhere with brush thick enough to provide cover. ...
At the bottom of the hole is a concrete slab, and then concrete or cinder-block walls form the outer walls of the basement. Actually, a basement is poured in three pieces in most cases: the "beams," then the walls, and then the slab inside the walls, like this. This approach helps...
Block Fillers Smooth BLOCFIL™Premiumand Medium BLOCFIL™Premium are heavy-bodied acrylic latex primers/fillers that fill and bridge voids and cracks in porous cinder block and concrete block Multi-purpose ULTRA-GRIP®Premiumis an acrylic multi-purpose primer that provides superior adhesion, outs...
The word “rodent” derives from the Latin rootrodere, which means “to gnaw”—and gnaw they do. Their upper and lower incisors grow continuously throughout their lives, which means that the rodents must constantly gnaw. They will chew their way through wood, cinder block, brick, mortar, ...
Walls & ceiling are drywall and painted an off-white color; the finish is flat. Windows are on either side and are trimmed. Cinder block (unpainted) is beneath the walls. Baseboard covers the gap between the cinder block and drywall. Small stairs (painted gray) lead up to the entry door...