Cider Block Walls That Has Cement Plaster Over The Siding

Cement plaster can be applied to the block walls or over lath.

Cider block walls that has cement plaster over the siding.

Use a trowel or paint brush to apply a 1 4 inch layer of mixture as evenly as you can to the small section you re wet. When working on an outside corner. Check out our recommended tools right here. If there is an issue regarding the bond of paint you must apply lath.

Step 1 check your cement wall. Thoroughly wet the whole cinder block wall then re wet a 3 to 6 sq. Make sure to check if the concrete wall has been painted before. If the concrete wall is waterproofed you must secure the lath to the wall before applying plaster.

If the paint is cracked you will want to remove all of the paint. This video shows the steps required to complete this stucco project over a concrete foundation. Stucco siding a type of hand troweled masonry plaster consisting of cement water and sand is a definitive feature of spanish and mediterranean architecture. Mix surface bonding cement with water to a pasty consistency.

The wall must be wet to allow the mixture to adhere properly. For wood siding applications it is recommended to install a rain screen directly on the wallforms and utilize furring strips to create an air gap between the back of the siding and the wall of the building. Use the flat side of the trowel to smooth the cement. This ensures that condensation will not build behind the siding and cause decay in the siding faswall will be unaffected.

To help achieve this you need to make dash by mixing one part cement to 1 1 2 parts coarse sand and add enough water so the mixture has a runny consistency. All you have to do is pour the cement into a container such as a wheelbarrow then stir in the water with a shovel. You need approximately 4 cups 950 ml of water for an 80 lb 36 kg bag of cement mix. Spread the cement on the wall in in upward motion then finish with a circular motion over the same area.

The texture of the concrete walls should be sufficiently rough so the plaster will adhere to it. To apply this cement first prepare the concrete mixture.