A sensitive interior restoration of a historic coach house, bringing back the character of its exposed oak without compromising the original timber. Gentle, controlled surface cleaning lifted the dark stained finish and accumulated grime from the ceiling beams, staircase details and structural timberwork, revealing a lighter natural grain and a more considered finish for this heritage setting.
Premier Blasting group work — exact site location not published
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What was needed
How the surface was prepared.
The work covered exposed oak ceiling beams, the staircase balustrade and railings, and associated decorative and structural timber elements throughout the coach house interior. Surfaces were assessed and prepared for a low-impact blasting approach, with careful control around historic joinery and adjoining finishes. The old dark coating was progressively removed to create an even, clean timber surface ready for the client's chosen finishing treatment.
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