KimotoYukako posts decorative wall DIY

1/ X user @KimotoYukako shared a detailed DIY tutorial on May 16 for building a decorative entryway wall using concrete blocks, rebar, mortar, and antique tiles. The post includes 12 photos showing every step from layout to final grouting. 2/ She starts with a 2.4m x 1.2m entryway space, marking a grid of 20cm x 20cm blocks on the floor using string lines and chalk. Total height reaches 2m, creating a textured accent wall without load-bearing support. First photo shows the precise layout before any blocks are placed. 3/ Materials list: 150 standard concrete blocks (20x20x40cm), 20m of 10mm rebar cut into 50cm lengths, 5 bags of mortar mix (25kg each), antique ceramic tiles (various sizes, sourced from salvage), plus tools like trowel, level, and rubber mallet. Cost estimate in replies: under ¥20,000 (~$130 USD). 4/ Step 1: Lay first row of blocks in mortar bed, 1cm joints. Photo 3 captures rebar insertion—every other vertical joint gets two 40cm rebars hammered into block holes for stability. She notes: "Rebar prevents cracking in humid climates." Levels checked every 3 blocks. 5/ Step 2: Stack second and third rows, buttering each block's end with mortar. Photo 6 shows horizontal rebar laid across every third row, tied with wire. By row 4 (80cm high), wall is self-supporting. She mixes mortar 1:4 cement-sand ratio for adhesion. 6/ Tile inlays begin at row 5. Antique tiles (10x10cm shards) pressed into wet mortar faces, creating mosaic patterns. Photos 8-10 detail placement: irregular edges for rustic look, spaced 2cm apart. Pro tip: Soak tiles 10min first to prevent popping out. Covers ~30% of surface. 7/ Final steps: Full mortar pointing after 48hr cure, then grout tiles with 1:3 mix. Photo 11 shows cleaned joints; last image is the complete wall lit at night. Dimensions verified: 2.4m wide, 2m tall, 20cm thick. Took 3 days solo. 8/ @KimotoYukako's profile: Japan-based DIY enthusiast with 45k followers, posts weekly home renos since 2022. Past projects include koi pond from tires and shou sugi ban siding. This wall fits her "upcycle antique" theme—tiles from 1950s demolition. Post got 2.3k likes in 24hrs. 9/ Safety notes from post/replies: Wear gloves/dust mask for mortar; rebar ties reduce shear risk; brace wall during build if >1.5m. Common pitfalls: Overwatering mortar (weakens bond), skipping rebar (cracks). Viewers adapting for outdoors with weatherproof sealant. 10/ Replicating? Source blocks from local hardware (¥100 each), rebar from steel yards. Metric measurements suit Japan/EU; convert to imperial via apps. Full thread video coming, per her May 17 reply. Great for renters—demo in hours with angle grinder. 11/ Post sparked 400+ replies: "Perfect for my genkan!" and queries on seismic mods (add fiber mesh, she suggests). Follow @KimotoYukako for more; her pinned patio deck tutorial pairs well. Original:. End/