Oak beams
A careful restoration of original oak ceiling beams hidden beneath decades of white paint. Birmingham Sandblasting used a controlled, gentle surface-cleaning approach to lift the accumulated coating while respecting the timber's age, character and natural grain, leaving the beams ready for a considered finishing treatment.
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 covered the exposed historic ceiling beams, with paint layers and embedded surface grime removed progressively rather than aggressively. The treatment was tailored to the oak to avoid unnecessary damage to the grain and historic detail, producing a clean, even timber surface suitable for the homeowner's chosen protective finish.
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