Renovating beams.
The missus and I are a couple of weeks from completion on this:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...badcfd4724.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...f8eb992094.jpg We're looking to lighten the beams below by restoring them back to the original timber finish. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...c645e3927b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...33c79ee284.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...5d5b6ee200.jpg I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of this. I've done some research around the different techniques and I'm awaiting quotes, but would like to hear from fellow S'netters. |
They look pretty good as they are, why would you want to lighten them? Fab-looking cottage btw :thumb:
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I'm in the same boat with an oak porch and solid meranti panelled garage door; All painted with umpteen coats of mahogany stain.
I hate mahogany stain - its not even close to mahogany in colour (too red). And after too many coats it all just looks black. I've not had quotes yet but two options are; Pickling with chemicle stripper or sand/media blasting. I tested pickling on the shed doors (same problem) and whilst it removed it all to bare wood, the top layer of wood had soaked in the stain, so some of the grain was still overly-dark; I ran out of time sorting it so had to re-stain it before the weather changed - in light oak. Its ok- better than before, but the some of the grain is very dark still and thats just with two coats. All of the soffits and bargeboards are also affected, I ended up cladding the rear with uPVC to reduce mainatence costs (gets the sun all day so timber needed treating every few years...even with Sikkens), but the front I want to keep teh timber if I can...I may just replace the soffits with new timber as cost wise it maybe cheaper, but I can't do that with the porch or garage doors. I think sandblasting (or media blasting) may possibly remove the top layer of wood as well, so maybe it would be more effective? Nice house btw :thumb: |
Originally Posted by markjmd
(Post 11755203)
They look pretty good as they are, why would you want to lighten them? Fab-looking cottage btw :thumb:
This is the look I'd like to achieve for the ceiling: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...cf824f9a10.jpg Maybe a little darker and with a bit more character, but ultimately we want to lighten the whole room up and go with natural, neutral, wood and stone. This is the view, for what it's worth: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...11faba484c.jpg Really excited!! :D |
Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 11755219)
I'm in the same boat with an oak porch and solid meranti panelled garage door; All painted with umpteen coats of mahogany stain.
I hate mahogany stain - its not even close to mahogany in colour (too red). And after too many coats it all just looks black. I've not had quotes yet but two options are; Pickling with chemicle stripper or sand/media blasting. I tested pickling on the shed doors (same problem) and whilst it removed it all to bare wood, the top layer of wood had soaked in the stain, so some of the grain was still overly-dark; I ran out of time sorting it so had to re-stain it before the weather changed - in light oak. Its ok- better than before, but the some of the grain is very dark still and thats just with two coats. All of the soffits and bargeboards are also affected, I ended up cladding the rear with uPVC to reduce mainatence costs (gets the sun all day so timber needed treating every few years...even with Sikkens), but the front I want to keep teh timber if I can...I may just replace the soffits with new timber as cost wise it maybe cheaper, but I can't do that with the porch or garage doors. I think sandblasting (or media blasting) may possibly remove the top layer of wood as well, so maybe it would be more effective? Nice house btw :thumb: Here are my favourite outfits at the moment. Both different techniques: http://www.beamingrestorations.com And http://www.beam-renovation.co.uk/contact/4574245938 Awaiting quotes from these two. |
Better picture of the view and the side of the house:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...09338c2b45.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...379deec0ea.jpg This is a picture of the beach (a mile away) and we'd like to replicate the tones and atmosphere of this: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e5746e41ad.jpg |
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lovely looking cottage and amazing views
and just something magical about the sea (I miss it if I don't see it for a month or too :-( - it is good for the soul) anyway I presume the first photos are from the estate agent - and hence show the previous owners taste which by the looks of the (very dark) furniture and carpets is quite "fussy" which to me exacerbates the dark feel I would wait until you strip all that crap out - it may not look as bad as it seems - imo |
They look like oak? Why make them look like pine?
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11755283)
lovely looking cottage and amazing views
and just something magical about the sea (I miss it if I don't see it for a month or too :-( - it is good for the soul) anyway I presume the first photos are from the estate agent - and hence show the previous owners taste which by the looks of the (very dark) furniture and carpets is quite "fussy" which to me exacerbates the dark feel I would wait until you strip all that crap out - it may not look as bad as it seems - imo Thanks, Hodgy and yes they are the agent's photos and as such it is the vendor's taste. They're a nice older couple who are finding the gardening and upkeep a bit much so have decided to move down the road to a house that actually overlooks the beach pictured above. As you say, good for the soul. There's a castle, too, which I don't have any shots of to hand, but I'll dig one out. |
Ogmore Castle and the River Ogmore which runs down past 'our' house.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...bfa84fc708.jpg The village sandwiched between the castle and 'our' home: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e00f27634c.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...496253d3f8.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...aacfa8148c.jpg |
Originally Posted by alcazar
(Post 11755284)
They look like oak? Why make them look like pine?
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where you are has a great little micro climate
often sunny when all about is cloudy I used to windsurf a lot - from Minehead, across the water any westerly wind (especially with a touch of north in it) was accelerated a couple of forces so you could windsurf when most of the country was windless but there was always a square of blue sky above that part of the estuary - we called it the "minehead hole" even now when I am driving with my family to Cornwall, as we travel south on the M5 I say to the kids "look the minehead hole" - and it is always blue & sunny they obviously pay no attention to though :-| |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11755305)
where you are has a great little micro climate
often sunny when all about is cloudy I used to windsurf a lot - from Minehead, across the water any westerly wind (especially with a touch of north in it) was accelerated a couple of forces so you could windsurf when most of the country was windless but there was always a square of blue sky above that part of the estuary - we called it the "minehead hole" even now when I am driving with my family to Cornwall, as we travel south on the M5 I say to the kids "look the minehead hole" - and it is always blue & sunny they obviously pay no attention to though :-| |
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looks like a cracking local,
rare these days and always boost local house prices |
Stunning place buddy , really nice :thumb:
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11755323)
looks like a cracking local,
rare these days and always boost local house prices
Originally Posted by donny andi
(Post 11755327)
Stunning place buddy , really nice :thumb:
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Beaming Restorations want £1500 plus the vat. :eek:
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That doesn't surprise me.
I think whatever method 85% of the cost is going to be labour...how many people, and how many hours involved? |
Stunning property, and that is one fat pig!
Sorry, no help with the beams though. |
I used this at work and find it pretty good http://peelaway.co.uk/ there are different grades for different finishe types.
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 11755597)
That doesn't surprise me.
I think whatever method 85% of the cost is going to be labour...how many people, and how many hours involved?
Originally Posted by cookstar
(Post 11755602)
Stunning property, and that is one fat pig!
Sorry, no help with the beams though. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...b897a8ecd5.jpg
Originally Posted by scoobygaz1
(Post 11755629)
I used this at work and find it pretty good http://peelaway.co.uk/ there are different grades for different finishe types.
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Nice place you got in a stunning location ......
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To do this well would you not need to do all the internal timber - beams, door frames, doors etc to bring them all back to the same colour?
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Originally Posted by tarmac terror
(Post 11755722)
To do this well would you not need to do all the internal timber - beams, door frames, doors etc to bring them all back to the same colour?
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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler 75
(Post 11755657)
Nice place you got in a stunning location ......
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
(Post 11755732)
Thanks, Dirk. :)
Then see what's what Maybe the beams need lightening but maybe not |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11755741)
Seriously JTaylor I would wait - impose your own style/personality on the property first off
Then see what's what Maybe the beams need lightening but maybe not |
Originally Posted by JTaylor
(Post 11755646)
I've emailed them back asking for a breakdown of the costs.
Yes, the pig's a whopper! Reminds me of Old Major from Animal Farm. Thanks for the kind words. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...b897a8ecd5.jpg Thanks, Gaz, will have a look. What's your trade if you don't mind me asking? |
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