Playing with Fire: Shou Sugi Ban Torched Lumber in Bright Colors - Remodelista
Now surfacing shou sugi ban Japanese style charred wood in eye opening shades Torched first the planks are... ...then stained to create a combination that accentuates the pattern of the grain while introducing a dose of color Shou sugi ban was initially devised as a way to make timber resistant to fire rot and insects Read about it in our post Dark Wood... ...Of late applying flame to wood has become popular as a decorative finish and a technique to tackle among DIYers see a DIY Shou Sugi Ban Tabletop Shou sugi ban specialists since 2008, Delta Millworks has been offering custom colorways for the last three years. Delta Millworks makes all of its products to order and can match any color; prices available on request. Specialists in traditional shou sugi ban, reSawn Timber has just debuted a collection of 18 new cypress oil finishes in a spectrum of colors. The company explained its multi step process to us The wood is first milled to spec with either square edges tongue and groove standard shiplap or custom shiplap with reveal The next step is to carefully char the cypress douse it with water allow it to cool and then brush it to remove dust and loose... ...debris The color comes from the oil finish that is then hand applied it both colors the wood and acts as a sealer For interior applications we typically apply the oil finish to the face only for exterior we recommend applying the finish to all four sides of the wood to further seal and protect it Jinzu is for interiors only, but most of the company’s charred colors have an exterior grade oil that further protects against the elements. Pinku reSawn Timber Co s prices start at 8 square foot Read our Shou Sugi Ban Primer and on Gardenista take... ...a look at Before and After A Charred Wood Cottage on a 45K Budget and A Teahouse Burned and Blackened On Purpose