Holes in a cinder block wall not only are unsightly but also over time will grow larger.
Patching hole in concrete basement wall.
As moisture fills the holes and the temperature changes the.
Cinder blocks can still be damaged by time and severe impact however.
Cinder block is a useful construction material since it is normally lighter than solid concrete and yet still durable enough to last under normal stress conditions.
Unfortunately common spackling products do not adhere to concrete.
Or rather one very large thing.
A huge hole in the cement wall that separates our garage from our basement.
It is kind of a not very good thing.
Patching a hole in a cinder block wall requires some time along with the appropriate materials to make the repair.
Some of the holes have water dripping through them.
Patching such holes is a necessary part of keeping your concrete foundation wall in good repair.
If your aim is to make the wall look better a smooth surface is also easier to paint.
Here it is with brad for scale.
When you are ready to repair your basement walls the question of how to fill in those holes arises.
When painting drywall you simply apply spackle to the holes and imperfections and get on with the business of painting.