Minwax polyshades gel stain in honey foam craft brush.
Staining exposed wood beams.
Protect the walls or ceilings from stain by applying 2 inch wide painter s tape along the sides and ends of the exposed beams.
We also use real antique beams reclaimed from old barns which can add character to any space.
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So we cleaned the beams and then applied the gel stain here is what we learned.
There are many beautiful ways to stain each species of wood as well and beams can be colored with numerous hues that accentuate certain aspects of the building s style era decor or scale.
By matt weber.
Repair options for exposed wood beams with water stains.
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1 leave a wet edge.
Once the beams were sanded to my liking i used the shop vac to clean them and vacuum up all the dust off of the beams and the surrounding areas.
Step 6 wipe a thick layer of gel stain the best option for working on high up vertical surfaces on the wood with a clean rag.
If you are wanting to stain the beams now would be the time to stain them.
Wood beams add architectural appeal to old world style or post and beam construction but water stains can mar their appearance.
Whether it s pressure treated cedar cypress redwood or even a high end exotic hardwood the right care and maintenance will protect exterior wood and keep it in good shape for years.