If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Fixing up Concrete Shed

kiptinui · 2016-07-28 15:53:06

Hi! We have a concrete shed out back and I'd like to fix it up a bit, as it's a bit gross inside. Just want to prettify it and seal it from the elements and creepy crawlies. It's a small space (8ft x 6ft). We use it as a general utility room. The concrete roof had a leak, leading to some interior mouldiness. I had a guy…

28-07-2016 3:53pm

#1

kiptinui

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭

Join Date: November 2005

Posts: 20

Hi!

We have a concrete shed out back and I'd like to fix it up a bit, as it's a bit gross inside. Just want to prettify it and seal it from the elements and creepy crawlies. It's a small space (8ft x 6ft). We use it as a general utility room.

The concrete roof had a leak, leading to some interior mouldiness. I had a guy come and roof the shed with torch-on felt, so it's dry inside now.

There are a couple of issues to address:

1. Concrete crumbling in the ceiling. The biggest patch is about 8" x 8". The rest are just tiny bits. Stick your finger up there and load of concrete dust comes out. What's a good product for patching up a concrete ceiling? I was thinking of painting the ceiling once repaired - is that a good way to go or should I consider other options also?

2. I'd like to paint the block walls also. They are currently unfinished - just the exposed mortar and blocks. One or two gaps with the light coming in from outside. I've read around about painting block walls and it seems dampness can be an issue as the paint and primer act as a seal or something. Anyone have advice on doing this? I'm not sure what kind of blocks they are ... the walls are about 4 inches thick.

Thanks!

0