Wood beams whether on the ceiling or attached to the walls are an architectural detail or structural support that adds character to a space.
Stained beams on ceiling.
I have a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams and vertical beams on the wall.
Wood beams add architectural appeal to old world style or post and beam construction but water stains can mar their appearance.
Definition of thermal tracking or ghosting stains in buildings.
Repair options for exposed wood beams with water stains.
I found this information to be very helpful.
Cause diagnosis cure and prevention.
I just now heard of gel stain.
The wood is very rough and porous so sanding stripping was not an option.
Sometimes purely ornamental the additional organic element of the beams subtly amps up the interest of the room without being intrusive or obnoxious.
I obviously don t want to show you pictures of just the ceiling so instead we pulled together the living room to give you a full mini just moved in tour.
What causes those long parallel dark stains on building interior ceilings.
Photos text identify thermal tracking thermal bridging air bypass insulation defects and air movement in buildings how to recognize poorly insulated building walls or ceilings and how to.
When we moved in they were already painted white.
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I love them so much.
I have since painted them black but i want to try this gel stain method.