Tools To Parge A Concrete Wall

Things needed hand held grinder with grinding disk drop cloths safety glasses dust mask stiff nylon bristled brush sand topping mix hoe wheelbarrow pointing trowel concrete finish trowel bucket water spray bottle with water.

Tools to parge a concrete wall.

It is now cleaning time. To ensure the parging mortar will stick to the surface we remove tar paint glue and or other blemishes with a hand grinder. Step 2 clean the wall. Apply the mortar mixture to a moistened wall.

Repair damaged block walls. How to parge a foundation wall. In order to make the parging you will need to mix portland cement sand and water to a consistency you find easy to apply. Parging mix 30kg quikrete parging mix is designed for resurfacing coating and repairing concrete and masonry walls.

However they can be unattractive. It can also be used as a base coat in the repair of stucco. Cinder or concrete block buildings and walls are fairly inexpensive. Spray surface to be coated with water to dampen the surface.

Step 3 apply a thin layer. It can also be used as a base coat in the repair of stucco. To give the parging mortar something to stick to we cut very small vertical cracks along the surface spacing them about a foot apart from the other. With dampened trowel go over the parging mix to a smooth finish.

A parge coat on a block wall can cover damaged areas and give the wall a new look. Scrub down the wall to remove additional loose bits and debris from the foundation with a stiff bristled wire brush. Use your trowel to create the desired surface texture whether you smooth it out or create a textured appearance. Placement with a mason s trowel scoop up mixture and apply over blocks or wall not more than 3 8 thick.

Make certain the surface stays damp ahead of the application of parging mix. Spray a fine mist of water onto the foundation. Keep the first layer no thicker than 3 8 inch.