Oak beams
A careful kitchen beam restoration that softened the look of darkened, tired oak and brought a lighter, cleaner character to the room. Using controlled, gentle surface cleaning rather than aggressive blasting, the timber was refreshed while its natural grain and period detail were retained, helping the kitchen feel brighter and more contemporary.
Premier Blasting group work — exact site location not publishedBefore & after
Move the divider across the original documented images to compare the condition before preparation with the completed restoration.
What was needed
Prepared and gently cleaned the exposed oak beams within the kitchen, targeting accumulated dirt, discolouration and the heavy visual effect of the existing surface. The work was carried out with appropriate control around the finished kitchen, leaving the timber more even in tone and ready for the client’s chosen finishing approach.
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