In the previous post, I discussed the clearing and cleaning of the concrete wall. Those tasks will prepare it for the concrete resurfacing and painting.
Finish the Concrete Surface
If there are noticeable irregularities with the concrete wall's surface then they need to be filled up or patched. These could be large holes, dents, cracks, holes, gouges and the like.
Many small holes on the concrete wall are left behind by large nails and other fastening hardware. You can easily seal these holes with a sealant. Masonry cracks can be sealed in a similar fashion with procedures here.
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How to Restore and Protect a Concrete Wall - 2
The previous post of this series discussed the need to restore and protect an old concrete wall and the possible steps to take to address that need.
Clear the Wall of Obstruction
In order for you to quickly do the job of restoring and protecting the concrete wall, you need to clear it from debris and other obstructions. Obstructions may include your plants and other garden structures. Having plants at the wall or vines growing on a trellis mounted to the wall may pose some challenges.
Plants growing on garden pots or trays near the wall need to be relocated.
Clear the Wall of Obstruction
In order for you to quickly do the job of restoring and protecting the concrete wall, you need to clear it from debris and other obstructions. Obstructions may include your plants and other garden structures. Having plants at the wall or vines growing on a trellis mounted to the wall may pose some challenges.
Plants growing on garden pots or trays near the wall need to be relocated.
How to Restore and Protect a Concrete Wall
"No matter how pretty and plentiful your flowering plants are, if set against an ugly backdrop, the overall picture just doesn't look good."
For quite some time, that's the thought I had at the back of my mind while staring at our garden wall. This old concrete wall was made from concrete hollow blocks. The only recent work on it by the concrete contractors of our house was the concrete jointing.
I was hesitant in giving the old concrete wall any kind of surface finishing because of the hassle involved. After all, I already have a few vines growing quite happily on the wire trellis I attached to the concrete wall. Also, the concrete wall isn't load bearing so there aren't any concrete foundation repair worries for now.
Here's a view of the concrete wall from above, looking down.
For quite some time, that's the thought I had at the back of my mind while staring at our garden wall. This old concrete wall was made from concrete hollow blocks. The only recent work on it by the concrete contractors of our house was the concrete jointing.
I was hesitant in giving the old concrete wall any kind of surface finishing because of the hassle involved. After all, I already have a few vines growing quite happily on the wire trellis I attached to the concrete wall. Also, the concrete wall isn't load bearing so there aren't any concrete foundation repair worries for now.
Here's a view of the concrete wall from above, looking down.
