Thread: Concrete looking house, what is the proper way ? Just cement all around ? Protection?

hello,

I do not want to paint the bungalow exterior, I want it to look like cement/concrete.

Can you tell me what to use / apply ? Just cement all around or any protection is needed ?

Thank you.

Thank you, so how to keep a cement look finish ? thank you.

Originally Posted by JournalistsAreLiars

Thank you, so how to keep a cement look finish ? thank you.

Just coat it with sealant to make it waterproof/water resistant. Done it with our driveway and pathways and they are still fresh cement colored. Repeat every few years or as wear dictates.

What the OP is describing is how a wall was finished near to where I live. Instead of the usual rendering they finish off with, this wall is smooth as fcuk. It looks as if it was rendered with just a cement water mix. No sand. I've asked the missus to ask how it was finished and I'll post a photo.

I hope this helps? The difference I noticed about this was is that usually when a wall is rendered you can see the individual brick outline. This wall you can't. It looks as if it was cast in vibrated concrete.

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

What the OP is describing is how a wall was finished near to where I live. Instead of the usual rendering they finish off with, this wall is smooth as fcuk. It looks as if it was rendered with just a cement water mix. No sand. I've asked the missus to ask how it was finished and I'll post a photo.

Thank you so much for your help

As I said earlier you would need to get the finish very smooth.
Sikafloor® ProSeal-22 found at any home improvement store, such as Home Pro is used to waterproof cement . and could be used to obtain the finish you are looking for.
If that's' the look you are looking for fine , but if you are looking to do this because you want to save money and or time from painting, I think the process of waterproofing and smoothing would be just as time consuming and expensive as painting, and in the end you might have to paint it anyway.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

As I said earlier you would need to get the finish very smooth.
Sikafloor® ProSeal-22 found at any home improvement store, such as Home Pro is used to waterproof cement . and could be used to obtain the finish you are looking for.
If that's' the look you are looking for fine , but if you are looking to do this because you want to save money and or time from painting, I think the process of waterproofing and smoothing would be just as time consuming and expensive as painting, and in the end you might have to paint it anyway.

ok i understand. Yes I like the concrete color, but your Sikafloor® ProSeal-22 is very expensive
฿6,700.00

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