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How to put rock on a concrete wall.
And this in a nutshell is what i did.
Install a layer of synthetic rock on a brick concrete block cement drywall or plaster wall to add a touch of the rustic outdoors.
Go to a local supplier search brick and stone online and look at the display walls.
Concrete wicks moisture this is why only treated wood can be fastened to concrete.
So you would have to separate the concrete from the drywall with either treated wood furring or metal studs or properly seal the concrete wall to prevent moisture migration.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Absolute raging fan of the handy box single gang metal box often with rounded corners handy box cover receptacle i used a spare one in ivory a ground pigtail wire in this case about 8 foot of 14 gauge thhn solid wire in some.
Sheetrock needs to be kept dry to avoid mold growth and possible material degradation.
Start at the base of the wall and work your way up to the top of the wall.
As you might have already guessed this meant mounting my new outlet in a new box to a masonry wall.
Smooth the freshly mortared surface with a wet trowel.
Use the notched edge of the trowel to rake horizontal notches into the mortared surface.
Any wall surface that is painted requires stripping the paint.
Spread a inch thick layer of mortar onto the concrete wall using the smooth edge of a inch notched trowel.
Apply a 1 2 inch thick layer of mortar to the back of each stone as you set it in place in the mortar on the foundation wall.
Some good tips about making rock walls that will help build your confidence.
Add more mortar mix to a 10 square foot area.