Oak beams
A sensitive restoration of historic oak ceiling beams hidden beneath multiple layers of black paint. Birmingham Sandblasting carefully lifted the aged coating to uncover the timber's natural grain and character, giving the room a brighter, more authentic finish while retaining the beams' distinctive historic detail.
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
The work focused on the original oak ceiling beams, with controlled preparation to remove the failing painted finish without unnecessarily abrading the underlying timber. The exposed surfaces were cleaned progressively, with attention to the beam profiles, joints and naturally weathered character, leaving the oak ready for the client's chosen protective or decorative finish.
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