Oak Beams
When we bought the castle there was some of the original oak beams remaining, the main beams, massive things approx 16 inch square are all there, but its the smaller ones that span between them, anyway, Ive been itching to strip one and see what they come up like, yesterday I did just that, they look good, now I’m itching to treat them and see the end result, a friend of mine had said that you get a great finish with bees wax mixed with turps, but it seems you cant get it in France.
I dont want to varnish them, we were at some friends last week and they had done theirs with linseed oil, that looked quite nice.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, please use the “post a comment”
2 Comments to “Oak Beams”
Treatment of the Oak Beams.
http://www.oakmasters.co.uk/faq/one-faq?faq_id=2903
The contents of the link I have supplied are very interesting and your friend is correct, Bees Wax is what they recommend.
How do you treat an existing old oak beam?
A: It is often best to have the wood completely cleaned to a hard core professionally and then polished in clear or antique brown natural beeswax. The rough surface of the old wood is wire brushed and then rubbed down with wire wool. Stains can be cleaned with oxalic acid before the oil or wax is applied.
If you get stuck and get get Bees Wax, it should be fairly simple to get the right stuff here in the UK and ship it to La France.
I think that this contact information may serve you well
Head Office:
Oakmasters,
The Mill, Isaac’s Lane,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex, RH16 4RZ
Tel: ++44 (0)1444 455 455
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email enquiries to oak@oakmasters.co.uk
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