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Included
unique mess-free process
beam renovation
water damaged oak beam conservation
fire damaged beam renovation
same old,
Same old,
dull interiors?
Dull interiors?
Transform your living space
Lighten your property while preserving the history
Transform your living space
Lighten your property while preserving the history
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OLD HOUSE,
NEW HOME.
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NEW HOME.
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Services
Included
unique mess-free process
beam renovation
water damaged oak beam conservation
fire damaged beam renovation
same old,
dull interiors?
Transform your living space
Lighten your property
while preserving the history
AS SEEN ON
George Clark’s
OLD HOUSE,
NEW HOME.
our work has featured on George Clark’s Old House, New Home TV series, working with the property owners to help them renovate period properties.
Home owners, are you tired of your same old, dull interiors? Do you dream of renovating your property while preserving the history? Back From Black have developed a unique mess-free beam lightening process, transforming your living or work space. Our renovations add value by breathing new life into worn-out dark beams.
Home owners are you tired of your same old, dull interiors? Do you dream of renovating your property while preserving the history? Back From Black have developed a unique mess free beam lightening process, transforming your living or work space. Our renovations add value by breathing new life into worn out dark beams.
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Home owners, are you tired of your same old, dull interiors? Do you dream of renovating your property while preserving the history? Back From Black have developed a unique mess-free beam lightening process, transforming your living or work space. Our renovations add value by breathing new life into worn-out dark beams.
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Back From Black are the experts of mess-free beam renovation and have successfully renovated the beams of thousands of homeowners throughout the UK and France.
As featured on Old House, New Home, we are the ORIGINAL Black Beam renovation specialists, we offer a unique, mess-free, noise-free, dust-free and chemical-free renovation service for painted beams and structural timbers.
Our process works on all internal and external beamed surfaces, even if they have previously been painted, stained, varnished or damaged by smoke, fire or water. We apply a unique cosmetic layer that not only helps to highlight the original features of the timbers, it lightens the look and feel whilst preserving its history.
Back From Black are the experts of mess-free beam renovation and have successfully renovated the beams of thousands of properties across the UK and France.
As featured on Old House, New Home, we are the ORIGINAL Black Beam renovation specialists, we offer a unique, mess free, noise free, dust free and chemical free renovation service for painted beams and structural timbers.
Our process works on all internal and external beamed surfaces, even if they have previously been painted, stained, varnished or damaged by smoke, fire or water. We apply a unique cosmetic layer that not only helps to highlight the original features of the timbers, it lightens the look and feel whilst preserving its history.
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Back From Black are the experts of mess-free beam renovation and have successfully renovated the beams of thousands of homeowners throughout the UK and France.
As featured on Old House, New Home, we are the ORIGINAL Black Beam renovation specialists, we offer a unique, mess-free, noise-free, dust-free and chemical-free renovation service for painted beams and structural timbers.
Our process works on all internal and external beamed surfaces, even if they have previously been painted, stained, varnished or damaged by smoke, fire or water. We apply a unique cosmetic layer that not only helps to highlight the original features of the timbers, it lightens the look and feel whilst preserving its history.
case study
FORMER COACH HOUSE
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
The beams in the vaulted ceiling of this former coach house in Buckinghamshire had been recently exposed following the removal of a false ceiling. The result was some very dirty, rough, and dark beams but with huge potential to create an airy living room with height and light.
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case study
case study
Former Coach House, Buckinghamshire
The beams in the vaulted ceiling of this former coach house in Buckinghamshire had been recently exposed following the removal of a false ceiling. The result was some very dirty, rough, and dark beams but with huge potential to create an airy living room with height and light.
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01
DARK BEAMS
PAINTED BEAMS
Our solution enhances what is already present and allows you to balance aesthetics with conservation. We simply create another step in the long timeline already associated with your property.
Our solution enhances what is already present and allows you to balance aesthetics with conservation. We simply create another step in the long timeline already associated with your property
04
04
OAK BEAM CONSERVATION
OAK BEAM CONSERVATION
Oak beam conservation involves a careful process of matching the original colour, the age and style of the property or the most prevalent tone within the beams and then sympathetically harmonising all the beams to create a clean, consistent and refreshed feel.
Oak beam conservation involves a careful process of matching the original colour, the age and style of the property or the most prevalent tone within the beams and then sympathetically harmonising all the beams to create a clean, consistent and refreshed feel.
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02
BEAM RENOVATION
BEAM RENOVATION
Renovation needs to be carried out carefully and sensitively in order to preserve that history. Carried out correctly, beam renovation can enhance the features and repair damage without risking the heritage and history locked into the beams itself.
Renovation needs to be carried out carefully and sensitively in order to preserve that history. Carried out correctly, beam renovation can enhance the features and repair damage without risking the heritage and history locked into the beams itself.
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05
BEAMS & CONSERVATION IN PERIOD PROPERTIES
BEAMS & CONSERVATION IN PERIOD PROPERTIES
Rather than stripping back layers which create the rich history of the building construction and development, we apply an additional cosmetic layer that helps to highlight the original feathers of the timber. whilst also lightening the look and feel.
Rather than stripping back layers which create the rich history of the building construction and development, we apply an additional cosmetic layer that helps to highlight the original feathers of the timber. whilst also lightening the look and feel.
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03
BEAM CLEANING
BEAM CLEANING
Whilst unloved timbers and beams can bring a dark and heavy feeling to a room, the opposite is very much true. Well maintained, nicely renovated, clean and tidy timbers and beams can transform a room creating a feature or centrepiece.
Whilst unloved timbers and beams can bring a dark and heavy feeling to a room. the opposite is very much true. Well maintained. nicely renovated. clean and tidy timbers and beams can transform a room creating a feature or centre piece.
01
dark BEAMS
Our solution enhances what is already present and allows you to balance aesthetics with conservation. We simply create another step in the long timeline already associated with your property.
02
BEAM RENOVATION
Renovation needs to be carried out carefully and sensitively in order to preserve that history. Carried out correctly, beam renovation can enhance the features without risking the heritage and history locked into the beam itself.
03
BEAM CLEANING
Whilst unloved timbers and beams can bring a dark and heavy feeling to a room, the opposite is very much true. Well maintained, nicely renovated, clean and tidy timbers and beams can transform a room creating a feature or centrepiece.
04
OAK BEAM CONSERVATION
Oak beam conservation involves a careful process of matching the original colour, the age and style of the property or the most prevalent tone within the beams and then sympathetically harmonising all the beams to create a clean, consistent and refreshed feel.
05
BEAMS & CONVSERVATION IN PERIOD PROPERTIES
Rather than stripping back layers which create the rich history of the building’s construction and development, we apply an additional cosmetic layer that helps to highlight the original features of the timber, whilst also lightening the look and feel.
“BREATHE NEW LIFE
INTO YOUR OLD BEAMS”
“BREATHE NEW LIFE
INTO YOUR OLD BEAMS”
Our team consists of highly trained professionals with a keen eye for detail, a passion for design and a love for preserving history. We work closely with property & business owners, specialist construction companies, architects and interior designers. We understand the complications of beam renovations and ensure a seamless process with outstanding results.
Our team consists of highly trained professionals with a keen eye for detail, a passion for design and a love for preserving history. We work closely with property managers, construction companies and architects. We understand the complications of beam renovations and ensure a seamless process with outstanding results.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST
THE BACK TO BLACK COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MAINTAINING & CLEANING YOUR WOODEN BEAMS
THE BACK TO BLACK COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MAINTAINING & CLEANING YOUR WOODEN BEAMS
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PRESERVING
ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE.
A 25 YEAR ODYSSEY OF PASSION, FAMILY, & EXPERTISE IN BEAM RENOVATION BY BACK FORM BLACK
PRESERVING
ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE.
A 25 YEAR ODYSSEY OF PASSION, FAMILY, & EXPERTISE IN BEAM RENOVATION BY BACK FORM BLACK
Read More
“BREATHE NEW LIFE
INTO YOUR OLD BEAMS”
Our team consists of highly trained professionals with a keen eye for detail, a passion for design and a love for preserving history. We work closely with property & business owners, specialist construction companies, architects and interior designers. We understand the complications of beam renovations and ensure a seamless process with outstanding results.
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Why Choose Us?
Yes, there is no need to move out your home.
Just make the rooms as clear as possible as if you were decorating
Yes, there is no need to redecorate or replaster the walls.
The process is fast. We recommend ventilating the area in question for 24 hours post application, but only to aid the drying process. Rooms can typically be used again on the same day.
Yes, there is no mess, no sand, or aggregate to clean up afterwards.
With our process there is no need for messy and disruptive sandblasting or any other blasting method, mechanical or chemical stripping. It is the only mess free alternative to blasting and stripping. The process is applied with brushes only.
Yes, there really is no loss of history. In fact, we highlight the carpenters and witching marks.
Highlights Original Features – Where black paint hides features, our process accentuates and highlights original timber features.
Preserves Historical Integrity – Our process is a cosmetic treatment applied to the timber, without the removal of any historic paint or timber layers.
Non-hazardous
We do not use corrosive chemicals in our process. All applications are water based and virtually odourless.
Yes, you really can choose the finish that suits your taste.
Yes, we really have been doing this for over 25 years – And our process is top secret!
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Why Choose Us?
Yes, there is no need to move out your home.
Just make the rooms as clear as possible as if you were decorating
Yes, there is no need to redecorate or replaster the walls.
The process is fast. We recommend ventilating the area in question for 24 hours post application, but only to aid the drying process. Rooms can typically be used again on the same day.
Yes there is no mess, no sand, or aggregate to clean up afterwards.
With our process there is no need for messy and disruptive sandblasting or any other blasting method, mechanical or chemical stripping. It is the only mess free alternative to blasting and stripping. The process is applied with brushes only.
Yes, there really is no loss of history. In fact, we highlight the carpenters and witching marks.
Highlights Original Features – Where black paint hides features, our process accentuates and highlights original timber features.
Preserves Historical Integrity – Our process is a cosmetic treatment applied to the timber, without the removal of any historic paint or timber layers.
Non-hazardous
We do not use corrosive chemicals in our process. All applications are water based and virtually odourless.
Yes, you really can choose the finish that suits your taste.
Yes, we really have been doing this for over 25 years – And our skill is unmatched.
Why Choose Us?
Yes, there is no need to move out your home.
Just make the rooms as clear as possible as if you were decorating
YES, THERE IS NO NEED TO REDECORATE OR REPLASTER THE WALLS.
The process is fast. We recommend ventilating the area in question for 24 hours post application, but only to aid the drying process. Rooms can typically be used again on the same day.
Yes, there is no mess, no sand, or aggregate to clean up afterwards.
With our process there is no need for messy and disruptive sandblasting or any other blasting method, mechanical or chemical stripping. It is the only mess free alternative to blasting and stripping. The process is applied with brushes only.
Yes, there really is no loss of history. In fact, we highlight the carpenters and witching marks.
Highlights Original Features – Where black paint hides features, our process accentuates and Highlights original timber features.
Preserves Historical Integrity – Our process is a cosmetic treatment applied to the timber, without the removal of any historic paint or timber layers.
Non-hazardous.
We do not use corrosive chemicals in our process. All applications are water based and virtually odourless.
Yes, you really can choose the finish that suits your taste.
Yes, we really have been doing this for over 25 years – And our PROCESS IS TOP SECRET!
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