Step 3 stain the concrete.
Staining concrete block retaining wall.
She decided that gel acid staining concrete retaining wall would be for the better.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.
If desired various faux finishes can be applied and multiple stain colors can be mixed to give you a unique finish.
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These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
When you apply the stain do so in a naturally sweeping motion circling back to the side and back out again.
However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water.
The wedgerock terrace block retaining wall system was designed and developed to meet the needs of local designers landscapers and homeowners.
This can all be solved by using a concrete stain to give the wall more color and depth.
This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall.
Concrete block walls are an economical choice but often do not come with many color options.
Stucco thickness on cinder block concrete block or cmu walls add more stucco if not sure its thick duration.
The shapes of our retaining wall blocks permit 90 degree corners and curves to be included in designs which gives designers more options to work with.
Begin working in one corner of the concrete retaining wall.
Staining block requires an understanding of the stain itself to determine the exact ratio of stain to water.
Julie used coffee brown black english red deco gel and solvent based satin finish acrylic concrete sealer to complete her retaining wall project.
Whether it s an indoor area or a drab and dreary retaining wall that brings down the aesthetic a concrete block wall can be transformed with stain which requires less maintenance than paint.
Concrete retaining wall blocks from shea concrete products are constructed in a collection of shapes that offer the ideal blend of function and form for your retaining wall project.
Since then wedgerock blocks have been installed on commercial residential city and state projects throughout the midwest and have become a proven and durable system.
This creates a natural looking stain.
Fill the pump sprayer with the stain of your choice and make sure the nozzle is adjusted for a wide pattern.
