Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch.

Q. My house was built in the ’40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that’s peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch.

Note that the techniques described above can also be used to paint concrete-block walls, with one exception: Mortar joints on concrete-block walls are much shallower than on brick walls, so use a ...

One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to improve a converted garage or basement is by staining its concrete block walls. We prefer concrete stain to paint because it's designed for the rough ...

Concrete staining and block wall painting are two separate processes. Here's how we'd approach each: Last summer Kevin spent some time with a representative from Duckback Products, a Chico company.

Q. When there is heavy rain, moisture seeps through the concrete-block walls of my basement. Will waterproofing paint stop this? A. Waterproofing paint will often stop or reduce seepage through ...