Finishing your rough concrete walls could involve painting them or applying a few coats of concrete stain.
How to smooth a rough concrete wall.
The fish in the pond can be injured from a rough finish or the pond s concrete may need to be smooth so that a waterproof finish can be applied to it.
This makes for a sturdy and durable foundation for the rest of your home but isn t exactly visually appealing.
Let the compound set overnight.
Smooth concrete in a pond is essential for several reasons.
The walls of your basement are probably made of rough concrete.
I would prefer a smoother look.
If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven.
How to smooth a concrete wall finish.
I bought a place near the ocean that has concrete block walls.
They put a rough stucco finish on it and painted it.
Use a joint knife this time to cover larger areas joining the smaller repairs and surrounding wall area together and feathering the edges of the compound of you apply it.
It can also be difficult to paint or wallpaper over a textured wall.
Cinderblock and concrete aren t considered attractive by everyone s standards especially if the block or concrete wall has recently patched cracks or holes.
The results should yield a wall surface that is smooth to the touch.
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.