You need to mention your budget for us to advise a suitable method of which there are countless. Whatever may be the method we try, in retrospect it would only be secondary to real concrete and therefore would lack the solid raw monilithic almost indestructible character. The second reference image looks like a tile. The first image is a textured wall which can be achieved in several methods and quite obviously the price will go north the more you try to get closer to the real thing i.e raw concrete. Look up Dulux concrete effect as an easy method. In any case in our country the easiest method would be to use fibre cement boards and engage a wall texturing specialist to create the concrete texture as in the first ref image.

Sree, There are so many products that can be used for finishing a TV unit. Laminates, Veneers, Glass, Charcoal, WallPaper, MDF, Duco, PU, Wooden & Stone Claddings .. just the few that come to top of mind. But what is that you wanted to understand about these. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.

Hello Sujeeta, Take care of the waves in the wall while preparing the base . The reason behind this is, when you finish the wall with the wall paper the waves in the wall is noticeable or the gap creates the bubbles in that particular area. Practically go for the pop putty or the gypsum sheet fixed for the perfect finish.

Hi all, bought our first home and found out mid sale that fireplace has to be fully replaced. getting it replaced and want to go from first pic to second pic for my fireplace - fireplace is gas, material around is rough drywall. Any ideas please? I just want a simple finish with a floating wood mantel. do I have to use wall boards? help!