To make the wall as strong as possible pour the concrete in layers no higher than 20 inches working from 1 end of the wall to the other.
How to make a concrete wall smooth.
If you want to build a concrete retaining wall you should consider pouring the wall rather than making it out of concrete blocks.
When the form is full smooth out the top with a screed or trowel.
How to smooth a concrete wall finish.
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.
They aren t dry wall smooth but don t have an interesting pattern either instead i m left with a random scale like texture around the room with some areas worse than others.
It can also be difficult to paint or wallpaper over a textured wall.
Once the forms are full of cement you can smooth out the top of the wall.
Putting a smooth durable finish on concrete is a skill you can only master with the proper set of tools and practice.
Cinderblock and concrete aren t considered attractive by everyone s standards especially if the block or concrete wall has recently patched cracks or holes.
Refer to the directions on the cement mix bag and allow the cement to fully cure or dry before removing the forms.
My walls are solid 4 thick concrete slabs.
Rough textured walls were popular in homes built in the 1970s but can now appear outdated or busy.
We ll show you the tools and how to use them for each step of the concrete finishing process.
You do not need to knock down the wall or sand it smooth to get a smooth finish however.