One fairly easy way you can hide the cinder blocks appearance is by faux painting them to look like a brick wall.
Faux painting cinder block walls.
Cinder blocks are a common building material that can be used on both the interior and exterior of a home.
A few weeks ago my brother in law keith who is on staff at twc contacted me asking for ideas for this space.
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For the cost of a few cans of paint and some applicators you can make that ugly cinder block wall look like cut fitted stone or brick.
Step 1 locate any sources of moisture and correct the problem before starting your paint job.
Cinder blocks also called concrete blocks are a durable but rather industrial looking material for walls.
The process of painting can be broken into 3 simple parts including cleaning priming and painting.
Most cinder blocks come in a gray color but you can paint cinder blocks to match the color scheme of your home.
Proper painting of these walls requires the removal of any water and mildew before beginning as well as patching the walls to prevent to growth of mold.
The best type of concrete paint for exterior walls is also elastomeric while 100 percent acrylic paint is a second best option.
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Whether used for an outdoor garden wall or as an interior basement wall paint provides.
Make sure to apply 2 coats to achieve the highest durability.
Most cinder block walls need an exterior paint but the paint used on a cinder block wall indoors will be different.
Brick walls have a somewhat warmer feel than cinder block walls.
The appearance that the blocks provide however is very plain and utilitarian.
This space is used as their fellowship hall and needed an update.
Now you re ready to paint.
Jul 27 2013 this stone wall is actually a concrete block wall painted to look like stone for trinity worship center in burlington north carolina.
The cinder block wall should also be primed before painting to ensure an even and stronger finish.