100 years of smoke damage to ceiling timber
kazieme
8 years ago
100 years of smoke damage to ceiling timber
Can anyone help me with suggestions on how to improve the look of these smoke damaged beams on my rustico kitchen ceiling? I want an 'ancient' look, but not this old and dark! I also don't want the expense or upheaval of blasting the beams. Painting doesn't seem to stop blackness coming through. Maybe I'm not using right paint? Any advice on best thing to do greatly appreciated.
Can anyone help me with suggestions on how to improve the look of these smoke damaged beams on my rustico kitchen ceiling? I want an 'ancient' look, but not this old and dark! I also don't want the expense or upheaval of blasting the beams. Painting doesn't seem to stop blackness coming through. Maybe I'm not using right paint? Any advice on best thing to do greatly appreciated.
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