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How to make a concrete retaining wall look nice.
For inspiration on how your wall could look check out our list of 22 retaining wall ideas.
You can make those planters extra eye catching by coating them with durable rubberized spray paint.
I couldn t pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood.
So diyers have come up with an interesting trick.
Determine how long and wide you wish the wall to be.
This flagstone wall with a mass of irregularly sized and shaped pieces looks spectacular.
May 1 2017 explore reese jones s board concrete retaining walls on pinterest.
Rather than messing around with mortar they lay the walls down like lego pieces using concrete while it s still in the bag.
Though they serve a very practical purpose there s no reason retaining walls shouldn t look good at the same time.
Building a retaining wall in the conventional ways is not a trivial matter.
Then begin mapping out the construction area with a tape measure.
To easily trace the area you need to clear for the wall try using a spray canister of marking chalk.
Get the tutorial at remodelaholic.
If you d prefer a natural look for your wall climbing plants are a beautiful and easy way to achieve it.
There are many cool retaining wall options and i like this one the best.
Diy wood slat garden wall with planters made to transform an ugly concrete wall into a home for greenery goodness this project uses 1x4 wood planks as a base from which to hang plant containers.
To help the plants spread out over the wall attach a lattice to it using concrete screws.
A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you ve got it.