It sounds simple but it takes some practice to apply the mortar in an attractive way.
Parging interior basement walls.
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Parging covers these imperfections and creates a smooth even appearance.
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Parging also requires some prep work to make sure the walls are ready and the mortar mix will stay put to make the results last.
This video will show you how to parge a concrete block wall with sakrete parging mix.
Parging a concrete foundation wall is an easy way to cover and strengthen an otherwise susceptible surface.
Parging gives your concrete walls a fresh look with just a coat of mortar.
How to parge a block wall.
If you are finishing a basement or if you live in a house that is built entirely of concrete blocks you may be faced with the unsightly presence of an interior wall made of exposed concrete blocks.
This thin coating of material is particularly useful for older concrete block foundations which are held together with mortar.
Even structurally sound basement walls can absorb water from the soil and transfer it to the basement interior making the walls feel wet.
The process can be completed in a single day of work.
Cinder block walls or foundations may be pitted discolored chipped or simply unattractive.
This product is designed to coat or repair imperfections in poured conc.