ᐅ Covering and Cladding for Formwork Block Walls – What Are the Options?

Created on: 11 Mar 2025 10:56

Hello everyone,
I want to attach coping slabs on top of our walls (see pictures) and improve the overall appearance of the walls.
The standard coping slabs in gray/anthracite are easy to install but not very attractive visually. Does anyone have a nice alternative idea?
I would also like to plaster and paint the walls themselves. Has anyone had experience with this? Or are there other options as alternatives?
Thanks and best regards,
Stefan

Außenansicht eines Hauses mit Holzlattenzaun, erhöhter Terrasse, Gartenschlauch und Gras.

Garten mit Steinmauer, Treppe rechts, alte blaue Bank, Pflanzen und weißer Briefkasten.

wiltshire17 Mar 2025 08:17

#19

Stefan2.84 schrieb:

But since I already have to paint 60m (197 feet) of wooden fence every two years, I'll skip wood here.

Then go for larch. You don’t need to treat it. Over the years, the color changes from a light, almost orange tone to a silvery gray. The weathering doesn’t affect the wood’s integrity and, in my opinion, looks great. That’s how we finished our entire house.

Stefan2.8417 Mar 2025 12:50

#20

Maybe I’ll mix different wall types. For example, plastering by the stairs and using wood on the straight sections.

Stefan2.8428 Mar 2025 13:19

#21

It's me again,
so I will probably just paint the walls to keep the effort low. After that, more plants will be added. Can anyone recommend suitable colors?

wiltshire31 Mar 2025 00:13

#22

I am currently in the north of Portugal. The very humid winters put significant pressure on buildings from plants and moss. Here, there are tiled walls and houses that are not affected by any of this. That made me think of your wall.

ᐅ Covering and Cladding for Formwork Block Walls – What Are the Options?

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