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...
I know I have. When we first bought our bungalow, the cinder block foundation was not exactly the “welcome home” vibe I dreamed of. Between the peeling paint and rough concrete texture, I couldn’t wait to give it a fresh new face. ...
Cinder blocks are the foundations for outdoor rock walls. Builders often apply mortar and bricks to them to create a finished look. However, 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 ...
The rafters to the current pier are about 16’ in the air… my brain storming says to do a cinder block pier up and mount it to that… I’d really love to use the offset pier, but I don’t know how. Ideas from the crowd? Edited by Raginar, 29 January 2023 - 02:13 AM. Cosm...
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. Window trim and baseboards are painted white in a semi-gloss finish.In...
A porch is generally constructed at the front entrance of the building or house. A porch is very important to construct in a house to increase its functionality.A porch is an outdoor living space of the house which has a great impact on the resale value of the structure....
Most of the time, a crawl space is made of cinder block with a brick facing. This is exactly how our sample house is put together. The picture above shows how the finished foundation looks. You might have noticed in the previous pictures that the concrete work for the crawl space was no...
Trim any excess fabric at the ends of the planks to about one inch. Fold this over and staple to the inside end of the plank for a clean finish. Make sure the fabric is pulled tightly for neat edges. Step 6: Build the Frame
Add Decorative Trim:Apply the band molding across the top and the base cap (flipped over) across the bottom for an elegant finish. Drill Drainage Holes:To avoid waterlogged plants, drill weeping holes every six to eight inches at the bottom using a half-inch spade bit. ...
I just realized that the old bathroom walls are painted cinder block. I noticed above another poster has what I think is a similar issue where the glue won’t stick to that because it’s not smooth. Is that correct? You had said to use a spray foam. The only spray foam I’m famili...