How To Clean Beams / DIY Mantle and Floating Shelf Projects

This video shows you how to clean a barnwood beam as the first step towards transforming it into a DIY rustic mantle for a fireplace or floating shelf wall centerpiece. Cleaning barn wood is a process and the number one way to enhance the beauty of this salvaged reclaimed wood. If you are into DIY woodworking projects this is a fun and easy way to get down and dirty with barn wood. You can literally watch the unlocking rustic beam beauty in 6 minutes or less with our preferred hands-on barnwood cleaning method.
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[@susandernick2515]

I just came across this video, and that's a beautiful piece of reclaimed wood. It sure will make an awesome mantle. Makes me want to have a fireplace built in my house so i can have a mantle like that. At least i can dream. lol

[@BookieLukie21]

I'm using reclaimed wood from the old barns in the back of my 224-year-old farmhouse reno. So far, we've put 1 beam vertical in the kitchen as a support, and planks are being prepped for floors and trim. All it's costing me is time, labor, and cleaning/sanding materials.

[@zachbancroft9824]

Such great info! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDenBarnwood]

I’m glad you found value in our video. Welcome to The Den Zach!

[@KundelCrane]

Nice work 👍🏼

[@21thTek]

greeeeeat !! 🏆🏆🏆

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@j.l.5144]

Thanks for the video. Which step would you use the nylon wheel for the restorer? Thanks again

[@TheDenBarnwood]

The nylon wheel is not as abrasive as wire which is an option for more delicate surfaces.

[@davidfinney6855]

I’m renovation my attic. All old beams in there. A lot of sanding.

[@TheDenBarnwood]

The Restorer is a life saver when sanding/lifting grain. All your effort will pay off, beams make a beautiful statement piece(s). Good luck on your project!

[@dimitardarkov8581]

Hello, very useful video, for which I thank you very much! I'm not a carpenter, but as far as I understand the tool you used to go through thousands of meters of beams is a grater. What exactly is this carpenter's grater? Brand, power and so on? And accordingly, does the wire attachment have any peculiarities for it? Thanks in advance!

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Glad to hear that you found value in our video, thank you. As far as your questions I do plan on diving deeper into the Restorer tool in the future. I intend on providing my personal experience with this tool when it is used for reclaimed wood and tips to consider.

[@dimitardarkov8581]

@@TheDenBarnwood Glad to hear it. I will look forward to seeing this useful information. I wish you much success on the front of the beams!

[@aaroncavanaugh7017]

@@TheDenBarnwood Did you ever do the video showing what the grater is? What tool is that?

[@TheDenBarnwood]

@@aaroncavanaugh7017 the Restorer is featured many times in our DIY builds. This is what was referred to as the grater. Product review videos are not our thing, well not right now anyways.

[@aaroncavanaugh7017]

@The Den Authentic Barnwood awesome. Thank you. I found that link. Sorry I missed it prior.

[@aaroncavanaugh7017]

Do you have any photos/video of the fully finished product sanded with full clear coat on it? Would love to see that.

[@TheDenBarnwood]

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[@TheDenBarnwood]

You will find our finished product at the end of this video.

[@aaroncavanaugh7017]

@@TheDenBarnwood oh my gosh! That's so cool!! Thanks!

[@bradbrown2199]

I came into a bunch of barnwood beams. I sold one for $225. Too cheap. What should be a bd ft price for a finished mantel? Thx.

[@TheDenBarnwood]

So many factors to consider when pricing finished mantles such as beam size, species, how it was prepared and if mounting brackets will be included just to name a few. Definitely check out your local market pricing points as a starter then adjust from there.

[@footnotedrummer]

Very cool. Don't you have to put these in a kiln before you safely bring them in your house? I was under the impression that you need to "sanitize" the wood by killing any insect that might be living in the wood with a kiln.

[@TheDenBarnwood]

I agree, kiln drying wood is the most effective method for ensuring reclaimed wood is pest free. The added bonus is that it is a controlled process producing quality wood that resists warping, cracking and other undesired effects. This sounds like a great topic for a dedicated video.

[@kathystanton9906]

Your music is irritating

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Thanks for chiming in, 😂. I don’t disagree but it felt right one year ago, in the moment.

[@kitchy]

Kathy sounds like a Karen. I’m not watching for the music. Thanx for the tips.