Portland cement concrete works well in mass and provides great compressive strength but not bond.
What sticks to concrete walls.
In this guide we will explain the science behind concrete adhesion and the various materials it will and will.
Even if you are not using vapor barriers and are trying to attach objects to individual blocks instead of an entire wall seam tape is still a good bet for strong adherence.
Seam tape is used to put up vapor barriers on concrete walls.
When it does you either have to patch it or replace it.
It is a tough tape designed for long term adherence.
Don t let concrete walls stop you from hanging your wall decor though.
There is nothing in basic portland cement that will act as a bonding agent.
Cement walls can give your home a modern feel you may find attractive but cement walls can make it difficult to hang a picture or a wall decoration.
For real precision jobs the best adhesive on concrete is a 100 percent silicone caulk.
You do not have to live with bare walls just to enjoy the feel of authentic cement walls in your home.
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For example if you need to stick a ceramic kitchen sink into a concrete countertop the caulk will stick the two substances together well and look good on your work surface.
Dump out all of the concrete onto the old concrete and spread it out with a hand trowel or a paver to form an even layer.
Concrete is marvelous stuff but in time it will deteriorate.
You hammer the hanger into the wall and it puts 4 small pins into the wall that are holding a plastic hook.
I used it in my college dorm 25 years ago and now use them in my classroom on the cinderblock walls.
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Also wall grip hardwall hangers for concrete cinderblock and masonry are great for hanging things.
It will help your concrete application go right the first time without causing problems later on.
You can get it in a brilliant white color which is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.