Beams!?
I love wooden beams and wonder if i could build them into a small victorian flat. Is this feasible? would it cost a fortune?
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Comments (9)Hi Helen, However its done, trying to strip the beams is a long, messy and expensive project. Theres also no guarantee whats found under the paint is going to look substantially better (though I agree the black is too imposing at the moment). I would suggest first using white primer on them then painting them a pale soft greige/warm grey colour. Enough of a contrast to the walls that you still get to admire them as a feature but light enough to help keep the space feeling bright and relaxing. Something else you could also consider is installing some warm white led strip lighting on top of the lintel beams. These would face up to illuminate the cross beams and help reduce the gloomy shadows. I've tried to show how this could look in the mock up for you. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flexible-Non-waterproof-Kitchen-Decoration-Lighting/dp/B00MHTNXRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481108213&sr=8-1&keywords=warm+led+strip+lights...See MoreFaux, dark, dated beams replaced with sympathetic beautiful oak beams!
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Comments (2)Thanks Marina, the first one I think gives a good idea. I'd love to see higher up if it were possible. Thanks...See More
PRO10 years agoHello Irina, wooden beams is a nice ceiling feature in the house or apartment as in your case. Just recently I had a project with wooden beams installation and there is no specific procedure, you just need a good contactor to do it for you. I'm agree with Man About The House - The DIY & Odd Job Handyman that you will need to consider your ceiling height because visually featuring beams bring ceiling down big time but again you can go for less bulky beam size. As for price - it will depend on what type of wood will you use. Basically, you don't have to go for solid wooden slabs. To bring price down, you can go for DIY option leaving beams hallow inside (check picture). After installation you can paint or stain it, up to your taste.
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