What was needed
How the surface was prepared.
Gentle preparation of historic moulded oak beams, preserving the existing profile detail and patina while removing dark surface build-up.
Oak beams
Original moulded oak ceiling beams were sensitively cleaned to lift decades of dark stain and paint, revealing the warmth and architectural detail of the aged timber.
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
Gentle preparation of historic moulded oak beams, preserving the existing profile detail and patina while removing dark surface build-up.
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