[DoIt_Yourself] Howdy
Don't know if it's an option to you but instead of smoothing it out - how about making it rougher? I textured a concrete wall in the house that I used to have in VA. I just plastered a very rough finish over the existing block wall using sheetrock compound - and then painted it - it looked GREAT! I have a few pictures, but it doesn't show up well - If you want to try it, I'd suggest getting a masonary trowel (one of the triangular ones) to apply it, I used a taping knife and it doesn't look as good - learning as I go, of course. I have the pictures posted at photopoint.com under the name otter922@.... The site is down, so I can't give you a direct link. Liz/Texas big ol' house