If you want a colored wall but don t want to paint concrete pigment is the way to go.
How to fur out a concrete block wall.
It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Use chalk to draw the.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
With a pencil or a.
Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern.
Now repeat this process at the top of the wall.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Tapcon concrete screw installation.
Insert the sleeve fasteners into the holes and make sure they are secure and positioned correctly.
Clear the holes of all debris using compressed air a shop vac or wire brush.
The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish.
Personally i use tapcon brand screws to hold the strips.
Drill pilot holes slightly smaller.
With a pencil or a marker draw vertically lines from.
Equip yourself with a tape measure and spread it cross the bottom of the wall your about to furr out.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Concrete helps insulate the building and keep moisture out.
How to nail a furring strip to a cinder block.
Carefully position the furring strips or 2x4s in the exact desired position.