Staining concrete block walls can provide a pop of color or change the look and feel of a space.
Staining concrete block retaining wall.
Since then wedgerock blocks have been installed on commercial residential city and state projects throughout the midwest and have become a proven and durable system.
Stucco thickness on cinder block concrete block or cmu walls add more stucco if not sure its thick duration.
Julie used coffee brown black english red deco gel and solvent based satin finish acrylic concrete sealer to complete her retaining wall project.
In many cases the concrete stain may come as a concentrate and need to be mixed.
This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall.
Julie had a retaining wall on her property that was a bright white eyesore.
Concrete block walls are an economical choice but often do not come with many color options.
The wedgerock terrace block retaining wall system was designed and developed to meet the needs of local designers landscapers and homeowners.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
This creates a natural looking stain.
When you apply the stain do so in a naturally sweeping motion circling back to the side and back out again.
Step 3 stain the concrete.
Concrete retaining wall blocks from shea concrete products are constructed in a collection of shapes that offer the ideal blend of function and form for your retaining wall project.
Fill the pump sprayer with the stain of your choice and make sure the nozzle is adjusted for a wide pattern.
If desired various faux finishes can be applied and multiple stain colors can be mixed to give you a unique finish.
This can all be solved by using a concrete stain to give the wall more color and depth.
Begin working in one corner of the concrete retaining wall.
The shapes of our retaining wall blocks permit 90 degree corners and curves to be included in designs which gives designers more options to work with.
However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water.
Whether it s an indoor area or a drab and dreary retaining wall that brings down the aesthetic a concrete block wall can be transformed with stain which requires less maintenance than paint.
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