There are many different ways used for finishing the concrete block walls in basements, garages.

Instructions

1. Place the wire lath on the wall and fix it with a four screws in a box pattern keeping a 2-inch overlap for each section.

2. Place 3/8-inch wood lath horizontally, along the top, bottom and center of the walls and secure it with concrete screws.

3. Mix stucco according to package directions and apply stucco to the wet wall with a large trowel between the fir strips.

4. Level the screed coat of stucco with a long board.

5. Use a float to a smooth surface with a wide mason’s float before the surface of the stucco has set up.

6. Take out the wood lath and allow it to dry for 24 hours before applying the finish coat.

7. For applying finish coat mix stucco according to package directions, add colorant if desired and apply a ¼-inch thick layer using a mason’s float.

Drywall compound, or joint compound, is a white substance which is useful in filling gaps, holes and seams in drywall. The material is white in color can be painted to suit your need. As the consistency of the pre-mixed compound is similar to peanut butter, application is relatively easy. Texturing a wall with the compound should be done when the material is still wet.

Instructions

1. After scooping the pre-mixed compound onto a taping knife, spread it over the wall. The thickness of the layer should be 1/8th inch approximately.

2. After covering a 4-foot-square section with the compound, make the surface smooth with the flat edge of the taping knife.

3. After press the desired texture against the wall, pull it free. If you use natural sponge paint roller it will create a rough pattern. By pressing one point of the taping knife into the drywall compound and the flat edge angled slightly away from the wall and by dragging the knife in a half-circle, half-moon grooves similar to adobe-style construction are created.