Equip yourself with a tape measure and spread it cross the bottom of the wall your about to furr out.
How to fur out a concrete block wall.
The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish.
Concrete helps insulate the building and keep moisture out.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
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If the block wall is relatively plumb you can use 2x2 or 2x3 wood furring strips.
Use chalk to draw the.
Place the first furring strip over a vertical line.
If you want a colored wall but don t want to paint concrete pigment is the way to go.
How to nail a furring strip to a cinder block.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
With a pencil or a.
Clear the holes of all debris using compressed air a shop vac or wire brush.
Carefully position the furring strips or 2x4s in the exact desired position.
Insert the sleeve fasteners into the holes and make sure they are secure and positioned correctly.
Now repeat this process at the top of the wall.
It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Drill pilot holes slightly smaller.