Board Formed Concrete Wall

Board formed concrete

Wall of board formed concrete

Wood board frames

Board forms next to regular poured concrete

Our contractor Joel Smiley suggested that we make a board formed concrete wall in the studio apartment we are creating in the detached garage next to our house.   Since we had to remove the entire north wall and strengthen it with a new wall, it was an opportunity to introduce a design element into the interior scheme.  Board formed concrete walls are created when wood is applied to the frame.  When the wet concrete is poured into the frame, the concrete dries against the grain of the wood, developing a wood-like appearance when the frames are removed. Depending on the type and texture of the wood used in the frames, the result can be very smooth or rough.  We wanted to achieve a smooth look so our boards were tightly applied to the frames. The north wall will be divided between a small kitchen, bathroom and built in bed.  The board formed concrete wall will be an accent wall for the small kitchen and built in bed area.  Against other woods and materials, it will provide some visual interest to the space.  It will be exciting to see how it all comes together when the other elements are added.