Oak hearth beam for a national monument
In a farmhouse (national monument), the owner had a fireplace installed in the kitchen. Above it, he wanted an oak fireplace beam with farmhouse motifs.
The village, time and farm as elements
The desire was to give an impression of the village coat of arms, the year the fireplace was built and possibly the animals of and around the farm.
Wood prepared for a classic look
Before that, I coloured the wood with linseed oil and ammonia and then waxed it. For the finish, I cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide and water.
Result
The result is a fireplace beam with an old look
Client: private person
Assignment: fireplace beam
Year: 2015
Details: A good finish is important, not only for preserving and protecting the wood, but also for its appearance. The finish can give extra depth, a warmer look, an old look, more or less shine, all considerations.