Oct 16, 2024 · A slurry coat is a watered-down version of the same mortar mix you’re using for parging, including the bonding additive. It fills the tiny voids and crevices in the block, stone, or …

Oct 27, 2007 · This basement staircase wall is constructed perhaps of brick with a cement-like coat over it, and had an uneven surface. When we refinished the basement this year I put a …

Sep 13, 2006 · If the surface is relatively flat and smooth, would you recommend a scratch / brown coat first, or could we just do a sand texture color coat over the CMUs, much like a …

Jan 1, 1984 · A builder explains his method of insulating concrete foundations by applying a layer of rigid foam insulation and a coat of stucco over the insulation above ground. He experiments …

Apr 14, 2005 · I would like to parge the whole mess to cover up the worst of it. My question is do I need to cover everything with wire mesh screwed to the block and then parge or can I get …

Aug 1, 2007 · My thoughts are to power wash, grind the form seams and parge with a coat of 50/50 portland cement/sand with some kind of additive. Possibly also using a bonding agent …

Aug 15, 2010 · I need to parge an old poured concrete retaining wall that is part of a below-grade terrace. How thick can I build up the parging without compromising its integrity? The wall is a …

Jul 17, 2003 · Instability and movement in this layer could well be the reason the old parge coat failed. Then try to scrape down to clean the top of the foundation wall by a couple of inches.

Mar 19, 2011 · I was approached today by a repeat customer who needs a parge coat on a poured foundation wall repaired. The existing coat is about 1" thick,with a brownish color, and …

Aug 15, 2006 · I am just about finished my house – hardi plank on the main level, but I still have bare ICFs on the walkout basement side. Other options are too expensive […]