Colour, Shape and Extras
These 3 characteristics will allow you to change the appearance of all the oak fireplace beams.
There are 5 coloured waxes or a ‘natural oil’ to choose from to change the colour of your beam.
In addition to these, you have the option to alter the edges of your beam to create shape and effects.
Finally, we are offering up to 2 free services:
- Brushing to create texture
- Flaming to create an aged effect
Mix & Match
Use the below images to decide how you would like your oak fireplace beam to look.
Colour
The 6 colours below have been shown on the same piece of oak to ensure consistency.
The Gallery also offers images and the colours the oak beam has been finished with.
Natural Wax
A clear wax finish that enhances the
natural colour of the oak.
Antique Wax
A golden and more mellow colour that
slightly darkens the natural oak.
Traditional Wax
A middle ground oak colour offering warmth
and depth to the oak beam.
Farmhouse Wax
A nutty and darker appearance for those
wanting more a deeper colour.
Jacobean Wax
More blacks and much darker tones are
shown in the Jacobean finish.
Oiled Finish
An oil can enhance the beam to have
a golden or clear matt appearance
Shape
The shaping of all oak fiireplace beams is created along the bottom edge.
All other edges, apart from PSE (Planed, Square-Edged) have a softened edge.
The shaping is created by hand and therefore no 2 pieces are the same.
For your reference, the Gallery will show the shape and colour of each beam
PSE
A Planed, Square Edge is
created on all visible edges.
Softened
This will have a slight rounded edge and
appears on all edges of the beam.
Light
The bottom edge of the beam
will have a light undulation effect
Medium
The bottom edge of the beam
will have more a undulating shape
Extras
There are 2 processes we can include free of charge to enhance oak fireplace beams.
Should you wish to have either or both of these extras, please ensure you tick the relevant box(es) on the order form.
Brushed
The brushed effect creates a textured finish.
The will slightly distress the grain and remove the smooth sanded appearance.
Flamed
The flaming effect creates an aged finish.
This procedure also darkens the oak and therefore also darkens any coloured waxes shown.
