Mix concrete with water in a bucket or trough according to the manufacturer's directions. Add pigmented dye based on the color of brownstone you are repairing. Bring a piece of the damaged brownstone to a masonry supply house to match the color and determine the amount of dye necessary to m...
Fix a water leak in a concrete-block basement wall: Remove loose mortar and dirt from the wall using a wire brush and shop vacuum. Remove loose concrete around cracks and small holes. Apply hydraulic cement patch to the damaged area following the manufacturer’s directions. Use a mason’s ...
How to Hang Things on Vinyl Walls in a Mobile Home Brick Hooks Step 1 Place the hook against the concrete wall where you plan to hang your stuff. It's better to insert the hooks into the mortar joint if you can, but these hooks will also go into the cement block. Mark the spots f...
Today, we would use a moisture resistant drywall or mildew/mold proof paperless drywall, but even that would have to be properly sealed to prevent a finish paint failure. The primer has two functions. The primer seals the surface of the drywall to prevent moisture from being absorbed, and se...
Now that your walls are prepped and bonding agent is drying, you need to start mixing your stucco. Stucco is made of four major components: Portland Cement, sand, lime and water. The mixing ratio may vary depending on who you ask. For our walls we used three parts sand, one part lime...
Overview of concrete repair including evaluating the problem, cause of damage, repair products, how to repair, surface issues and cracking, structural repairs, and more.
Once the tiles are gone, you may have to repair the wall to prepare for new tile, a different wall covering, or paint. Scrape off the adhesive, wetting it first if necessary and using a scraper or putty knife. If the substrate is drywall, patch holes with patching compound, and if you...
Cement Wall Putty: Cement-based putties or cement putty are mainly used for repairing concrete and masonry surfaces. They are available in powder form and need to be mixed with water before use. The consistency should be that of peanut butter (i.e., not too runny or overly thick). You ...
To keep bugs out, use mortar or cement to patch foundations and masonry walls. Clear away damaged bricks and add new ones, filling the joints with mortar. Replace rotting wood or trim, and repair or replace damaged sections of siding or cladding. Consider adding a layer of cementitious ba...
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