Reclaimed Oak Finishes
Our reclaimed European oak can be supplied in a range of finishes depending on the timber, the application and the look of the project.
Finishes apply across our antique oak beams, boards, fireplace mantels and joinery timber. Each option highlights the natural character of reclaimed oak in a different way, from heavily textured original surfaces through to cleaner, more refined faces.
Rustic Finish
A rustic finish retains the strongest sense of age and history.
The original surface of the reclaimed oak is preserved, retaining its natural weathering, patina, worn edges, historic saw marks and surface texture. Aged grain, cracks, knots, peg holes and tonal variation add to the individual character of each piece and may also remain visible in band-sawn and dressed finishes.
Rustic oak is well suited to ceiling beams, feature beams, fireplace mantels, cladding, wall linings and statement joinery where the timber is intended to be a strong part of the design.
Band-Sawn Finish
A band-sawn finish offers a more even surface while retaining the warmth and character of reclaimed oak.
The timber is sawn to create a cleaner face with fine linear saw marks, giving it a more consistent appearance than the original rustic surface. Aged grain, knots, cracks, historic markings and tonal variation may remain visible, while the newly sawn face gives the timber a slightly more refined look.
Band-sawn oak is well suited to beams, boards, mantels, wall linings, joinery and furniture where a balance between natural character and cleaner lines is required.
A dressed finish creates the cleanest and most refined surface.
The timber is machined to remove the original surface texture and reveal a smoother face. Aged grain, knots, cracks, peg holes and tonal variation may still remain visible, giving the timber a cleaner architectural appearance without removing its reclaimed character.
Dressed oak is particularly suited to joinery, furniture, mantels and selected boards where a more contemporary or refined result is preferred.
Dressed timber is size dependent and may not be available for every piece. Because reclaimed oak varies in shape, section size and condition, each board or beam must be assessed before dressing.
Dressed Finish
Choosing the Right Finish
The character belongs to the reclaimed timber; the finish changes the surface.
The best finish depends on the application, the style of the project and how much of the original surface texture you would like to retain.
Rustic offers the most aged and textured appearance. Band-sawn provides a cleaner face with fine linear saw marks, while dressed creates the smoothest and most refined result.
We can help select the right finish for your beams, boards, mantels or joinery timber based on your project requirements.
