Walls prevent flooding and erosion, ensure privacy, delineate property, even double as outdoor furniture. But they don’t have to be a neighborhood eyesore. Looking for ways to enhance the look of your wall? Check out these ideas.

Molded Concrete

Photo: David Croxford

Anchor Systems Hawaii created this low wall to separate the homeowners’ lanai from their driveway. The rocklike surface, created with molded concrete, makes a wonderful focal point at the front of the home. The interior wall is made of concrete masonry units (CMU) and covered with a layer of concrete that was molded to match the basic shape of lava rock. The Anchor Systems crew applied a second layer of concrete and then carved the wall to create a rocklike texture. Finally, they stained the concrete to make it look authentic.

Moss-Rock Veneer

Photo: David Croxford

This hollow-tile foundation wall was embellished using moss-rock veneer from Big Rock Manufacturing Inc. “Moss rock is the most popular veneer on Oahu, as it matches the natural rock that’s been used on homes for generations,” says Big Rock representative Bonnie Cooper. Big Rock also manufactures coral, lava, blue and ulupalakua rock-veneer varieties, among others. “Because it’s lightweight and adds only about 2.5 inches to the wall surface’s thickness, veneer can be used anywhere, on walls of all types,” Cooper says. “The older it gets, the better it looks.”

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