{"id":7066,"date":"2019-02-01T16:47:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T16:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=7066"},"modified":"2022-12-01T10:49:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T10:49:20","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-wooden-beams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-wooden-beams\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Wooden Beam Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Love them or hate them, exposed wooden beams can make or break the aesthetic of your home. Whether they\u2019re \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/oils\/hard-wax-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ntired and need of an uplift<\/a>, or previously coated and won\u2019t match the new d\u00e9cor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s creating a striking contrast against the pristine, painted \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/crown-breatheasy-matt-emulsion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nwalls and ceilings<\/a> or having a centrepiece for your open plan kitchen. Properly treating old oak beams will add heaps of character giving your home the traditional, rustic farmhouse look it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-wood-beams-in-restoration-project.jpg\" alt=\"New wood beams used to replace old in restoration project\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-wood-beams-in-restoration-project.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-wood-beams-in-restoration-project-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>New wood beams used in a restoration project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripping Wood Beams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To restore the rustic, authentic look, it is always advised to strip back and \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/removers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nremove paint<\/a> and other old finishes from wood beams, where possible. This gives you a blank canvas to work with and the best possible result with a plethora of options at your disposal. Products such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/barrettine-paint-panther-paint-varnish-remover\" target=\"_blank\">\nPaint Panther<\/a> or an alternative \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/removers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\npaint stripper or remover<\/a> will make light work of most coatings. A test area to confirm suitability is a must. If you\u2019re in need of something stronger, PeelAway paint and varnish remover is your next best bet. We recommend doing a test with the \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/barrettine-peelaway-1-and-7-sample-twin-pack\" target=\"_blank\">\nPeel away sample pack<\/a> to determine variables such as application thickness and working time is recommended. Follow up with some sanding to further prepare the area for refinishing and you\u2019re ready for treating your old wood beams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripping Oak Beams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that using Peelaway 1 on Oak is likely to cause some discolouration of the timber so it\u2019s advised to only use the Peelaway 7 formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing Wooden Beams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to create a striking, rugged look against a backdrop of painted walls or colour matching to flooring or other wood in the area, you\u2019re going to need to apply a product with a splash of colour in it. A great place to start is a wood stain. \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/manns-oak-wood-stain\" target=\"_blank\">\nManns Classic Oak Wood Stain<\/a> is a water-based wood stain, the perfect treatment for Oak beams. \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/liberon-palette-wood-dye\" target=\"_blank\">\nLiberon Palette Wood Dye<\/a> is a water-based, acrylic wood dye, which gives a more saturated colour for the wood, whilst still showing the beauty of the wood grain. These products should then be sealed with an appropriate wood varnish or wood oil. For minimal colour changes, once the top coat is applied, we recommend using a \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/waxes\" target=\"_blank\">\nwood wax<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"469\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/restored-rustic-beams.jpg\" alt=\"Restored rustic Oak beams\" class=\"wp-image-7089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/restored-rustic-beams.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/restored-rustic-beams-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Restored Oak beams in a large kitchen setting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Oil and Wax for Wooden Beams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, two-in-one products such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-colour-foundation\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil Tints<\/a> get the job done by sealing, protecting and colouring with an attractive range of wood tones. For a more rustic look, consider a coloured wax, such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/fiddes-wax\" target=\"_blank\">\nFiddes Supreme Wax Polish.<\/a> It has a wide range of colours to truly make the woodwork stand out. For an aged look, why not try a \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/waxes\" target=\"_blank\">\npigmented wax<\/a> which is made to make new, untreated wood look aged and give it a rugged sense of timelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Finishes for Wood Beams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If colour changes aren\u2019t your thing and you\u2019re looking to just emphasise the natural colour and beauty of the wood, clear oils such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/oils\/hard-wax-oils\" target=\"_blank\">\nhard wax oils<\/a> are fantastic for sealing and protecting whilst showing-off the grain of the beautiful beams. A more traditional route is also available in the shape of \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/oils\/danish-oils\" target=\"_blank\">\nDanish oil<\/a> or \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/barrettine-raw-linseed-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nLinseed Oil<\/a>, which will also nourish and protect wooden beams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/waxed-beams-in-new-construction.jpg\" alt=\"New wood beams treated with wood wax\" class=\"wp-image-7095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/waxed-beams-in-new-construction.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/waxed-beams-in-new-construction-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>New wood beams in a new construction treated with a coloured wood oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done, stand back and marvel at the exposed skeleton of your home and the bags of character it now has! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Need help with with your restoration project?<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about wooden beam restoration, \n<a title=\"Contact Wood Finishes Direct\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">\ncontact our team<\/a> of resident experts who are always on hand to help with project advice and product recommendations. Alternatively, see our \n<a title=\"Wooden Beam treatments FAQ page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/faq\/wooden-beam-treatments\" target=\"_blank\">\nwooden beam treatments FAQ page<\/a> which covers many of the most commonly asked questions about wooden beam restoration.<\/p>\n\n<p>We love to see before, during and after photos of any wood finishing project. If you would like to share your project pictures with us and our followers, you can either send us some photos or share on our \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nFacebook<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nTwitter<\/a>, \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/wfdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nPinterest<\/a> or \n<a title=\"Wood Finishes Direct on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/woodfinishesdirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nInstagram<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Other great blogs that discuss interior projects<\/h2>\n<li>\n<a title=\"12 Easy DIY Projects for Chrstmas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/12-easy-diy-projects-christmas\" target=\"_blank\">\n12 Easy DIY Projects for Chrstmas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a title=\"Interior Wooden Doors: Top Tips on Care and Maintenance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/interior-wooden-doors-top-tips-on-care-and-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\">\nInterior Wooden Doors: Top Tips on Care and Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love them or hate them, exposed wooden beams can make or break the aesthetic of your home. 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