Oak beams
A careful interior restoration of exposed oak beams and a period staircase, bringing light back to the hallway while respecting the character of the original joinery. Birmingham Sandblasting used a controlled, gentle surface-cleaning approach to lift the tired dark finish and accumulated grime, allowing the oak's warm natural tone and detail to show through without treating the timber like a heavy-duty blasting surface.
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 visible oak beam structure and staircase within the period property. Surfaces were assessed and protected before low-impact abrasive cleaning was used to remove aged coating, soot-like discolouration and embedded dirt in a measured way. Particular care was taken around edges, joints, stair components and the existing timber profile, leaving an even, clean surface ready for the customer's chosen finishing treatment.
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