How To Smooth Concrete Wall Before Painting

Let me show you how i created my faux concrete wall finish in just 5 easy steps.

How To Smooth Concrete Wall Before Painting. I have a an exterior concrete wall that had some loose paint and started scraping away. If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time, it can feel rough or uneven.

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A properly painted concrete block wall will be maintenance free for many years, but the same wall not properly painted can be a maintenance nightmare. Here's how to fix those problems before putting on a new coat of paint. I'm only looking to fix fractions of a millimeter.

How to paint a concrete wall.

It's important to apply primer over the finished skim coat before painting with the top coat. How to paint a concrete wall. Sand down textured paint before cleaning. 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.