Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Cosmetic Patch on interior Masonry Wall
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mskirtland
11-05-04, 10:44 AM
This one falls into the "It seemed like a good idea at the time" category :o .
I needed to hang a fairly heavy picture to a masonry wall in earthquake prone California. So, I found a guy online who made some great anchor mechanism for hanging art and I bought a set. The hanger works great but now I have a new problem: I have changed my mind and I no longer want anything hanging on that masonry wall.
So, I now have about eight 3/8" holes in it my nice, very visible masonry wall. The good news is that it is painted... the bad news is that it still has enough texture to it that I am afraid that patching will show up as smooth (or at least different) looking dots. It is painted white and is 15.5x7.5x3.5 block with a deep mortar so each block stands out in relief. This wall is very visible: the holes are at eye level and people walk within a foot of it.
Does anybody have any idea how I can patch this and get that original texture back?
Thank you for your help.
-Mike
I needed to hang a fairly heavy picture to a masonry wall in earthquake prone California. So, I found a guy online who made some great anchor mechanism for hanging art and I bought a set. The hanger works great but now I have a new problem: I have changed my mind and I no longer want anything hanging on that masonry wall.
So, I now have about eight 3/8" holes in it my nice, very visible masonry wall. The good news is that it is painted... the bad news is that it still has enough texture to it that I am afraid that patching will show up as smooth (or at least different) looking dots. It is painted white and is 15.5x7.5x3.5 block with a deep mortar so each block stands out in relief. This wall is very visible: the holes are at eye level and people walk within a foot of it.
Does anybody have any idea how I can patch this and get that original texture back?
Thank you for your help.
-Mike
themortarman
11-05-04, 04:05 PM
Sadly you will not be able to match the Texture perfectly all you can do is get close to the original texture. What you can do is experiment with one or two holes patching them with a Mortar Mix,will get you closest to the texture. Once you filled the hole experiment with different methods to give it a texture. Few things to try would be a wet or Dry Sponge, Dab it with a Stenciling Brush. You may even be able to make a mold of the texture off the BLock wall using a Silicon Caulk. Spray some Pam or something non-staining on a small part of the wall then apply a small dab of the Caulk press it in with maybe Wax paper over it so the Caulk will settle into the low areas, let it dry then pull it off. When the mortar is setting press the mold into the semi soft mortar. With the mold method you may be able to use a different type of material to fill the hole. Joint compound may work a Caulk could work also you will have to spray something on the mold to keep it from sticking if you try a caulk. This one is just a idea that came out of nowhere could work. :confused: :cool:
When the mortar is set some you should be able to clean the surrounding area with a sponge and clean water.
When the mortar is set some you should be able to clean the surrounding area with a sponge and clean water.