Transforming Wooden Beams | Plain Black to Real Oak Effect | Frenchic Top Tips

AMAZING TRANSFORMATION!
Watch as Craig transforms these hardwood and artificial matte-black ceiling beams into an eye-catching real hardwood oak effect. Whether they're artificial or box section real wood beams, you can transform them yourself to any look and shade for around £40, using one tin of Frenchic Furniture Paint and a tin of Furniture Wax.
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Tools and Products Required
1:16 - Applying Sugar Soap and Cleaning the Hardwood Beam
2:21 - Painting the Hardwood Beam (with Frenchic Lazy Range)
3:03 - Applying Browning Wax to the Hardwood Beam (using a Wax Brush)
3:57 - Distressing the Hardwood Beam
4:46 - Lightening and Buffing the Furniture Wax
5:51 - Breakdown of Hardwood Beam Transformation
6:41 - Intro to the False Beam
7:00 - Tools Needed to Distress Artificial Beam (hammers/saws/chizzles etc.)
7:15 - Forming Grooves, Creating Grain Effects and Scarring the Surface
9:02 - Applying Frenchic's Creme De La Creme Chalk Paint (Lazy Range)
9:26 - Brushing Effect (applied to second coat)
10:22 - Virutally Odourless Browning Wax Application (furniture wax)
11:42 - Working the Wax into the Timber, Creating Magic Effects
12:30 - Buffing the Artificial Beam
13:05 - Complete Transformation - Hardwood and Artificial Beams
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[@SteveMel-y1z]

Hi I moved into a house with fake beams made with plaster (includes knots, lines and rounded up) and painted black. I don’t like the black colour and wanted a lighter more natural looking beam. Can I use the same technique…would I use a different paint as not sure lazy paint is for plaster…many thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi, we replied to the other comment! Cheers!

[@doriannewton8440]

Craig you've really helped me big time. The beams in my house are centuries old, very dark and mostly covered in tar. I was at a complete loss. I'm asthmatic and sand blasting was not an option. Thanx again.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thats greta news, were so pleased we have been able to help you,

[@adelestokes734]

I did this last year, original beams. There was loads and they looked fantastic! Property was sold and the estate agents were telling potential buyers that they were original oak, not realising what I’d done lol

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hahaha you sure fooled them! To the untrained eye they would look it! It's a fantastic way to transform your home without spending a fortune, Well done Adele!

[@milazigelman1868]

I am beyond grateful for this video, we bought exactly same products and redone out beams, so happy with the results

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thats fantastic to hear Mila, that why we do these videos to help other get great results, thanks for letting us know. Please share your photos on our Mr and Mrs DIY Facebook forum facebook.com/mrandmrsdiytv/posts/pfbid0KgNSCoX1iJViy7BNbEa2Pdh3tzpbN7T37JpBDTwmcLtrm3TBYEj6g5SbWNQQAjgol

[@kimbinsted2890]

This is a great technique. However, if you do it, be sure to use a large round brush (rather than a straight brush) to apply the wax. A straight brush can leave brush marks that look a bit patchy.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks mate, depends on what type of brush end it is!

[@carollloyd5308]

Just doing this finish now - it works! Amazing!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Great! Be sure to send us the final result!

[@DoodledashCreative]

Thanks for doing this video Craig, its so much easier to show our customers than just trying to describe it. Cheers, Debs (Doodledash - Banbury & Chipping Norton Frenchic Stockist)

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Not a problem Debs, we hope your customers will find the video helpful!

[@MrDIYCraigPhillips]

One of my favourite videos, Beams are so much fun to do

[@MrandMrsDIY]

😊

[@mmackintosh2722]

Fantastic just what I need 🙂for our black beams. Thank you so much for sharing this xxx❣❣❣

[@MrandMrsDIY]

No problem! Let us know how you get on!

[@mmackintosh2722]

I,ve ordered my paint and wax from Amazon hope I can manage to do the job thankfully the ceilings in our house aren,t too high I,m only 4ft 9 😂

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@mmackintosh2722 Hahaha great stuff!

[@shelleyquinney5660]

Thanks so much Craig! That’s so helpful and what an amazing job!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

You're welcome!

[@NickStuart118]

That's great. Really nice transformation!!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks Nick!

[@markvincent9883]

Brilliant transformation 👍

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks Mark!

[@redphonedeb]

Omg can't wait to try this x

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Give it a go and let us know how it turns out!

[@nicolagilchrist4600]

Hi this is great and gives me hope for the beams in my house, however, they have been painted with several coats of black gloss by previous occupants 🙃, some areas are so thick, the natural grain of the wood has been lost, what do you suggest? Thanks so much this is great! 😁

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thank you! You may have to sand it right back to get the natural wood grain back

[@ArticunoPeadge]

I'm looking for a much warmer oak colour on my beams than either of these. Can I perhaps paint the black wooden beams with the Nougat or Stone Rosie shades from the Lazy Range instead of Creme de la Creme? Will that help the browning wax to warm up a little?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes it should do! Alternatively, you could paint a light brown on it after the creme de la creme to make it slightly darker before you put the wax on it, cheers

[@MrandMrsDIY]

I thing it would do, Ive not tried it but it sounds good, I'll like to see it when done

[@user-qg6np2cs3b]

Having lived in a house with dark 'fake' beams in my kitchen and utility room for over two decades I was thrilled to come across this tutorial. I have now transformed my utility room and by lightening the beams it has really brightened up the whole room. However, after applying the browning wax I cannot avoid the beams now looking patchy. The wax just keeps coming off in areas when applying despite following the instructions and it has rendered what could have been a wonderful job into something I'm now unsure of. Does anyone have a solution as to how this could be remedied? The paint and wax was applied a week ago. Thanks.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Sometime the wax can look a little patchy, let it dry and you can add more wax or wipe it off before to dries, once its totally dried off and your happy with the coverage you can seal the surface with finishing coat which it clear.

[@user-qg6np2cs3b]

@@MrandMrsDIY Thanks for your reply. I've now started on the kitchen beams and I think I've perfected my technique! The room is looking great so far with no patchy areas. I'll go back to the utility room afterwards to see if I can improve them but overall I'm so pleased with the result. It has really made a difference. Thank you.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@user-qg6np2cs3b Brilliant, we're very pleased you're happy with the result! You're welcome!

[@karendavis140]

Hi Craig, I notice that you mention that the original beams were painted in a MATT black before you started. Our beams are a very dark brown but have been finished with a wax coating. Do I need to remove the wax coating before I apply the CREME de la CREME paint or can I just paint right over the waxed beam?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Either or really, I personally would recommend scrubbing the wax off before you continue but it's up to you! cheers

[@mumof2294]

Genius!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thank you very much, we're glad you like our video!

[@Sophie-MacKenzie]

Thank you for this illustration! Would the wax take to faux resin beams after being painted with the chalk paint?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Your welcome, I'm not to sure sorry, Whats Faux resin ??

[@Sophie-MacKenzie]

@@MrandMrsDIY beams made from resin molds for decorative purposes. We thought they were real beams when we moved in, they've been painted white already but wondering if the browning wax would be suitable to get back to wood effect?

[@kevinpagano6807]

Hi I I live Southern California where it gets really hot over 102° during the summer. I wanna do this in finish to the beans on my voltage ceilings. I was wondering if there is a risk of this finish melting off? I know that at the peak my vaulted ceilings can get up to 91 degrees.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Not sure! I would check out Frenchic's website and their FAQs about temperatures just in case!

[@djpaulsid]

My stair treads are already painted white, could i justbadd the browning wax over the current white paint for this effect?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes sure, I'm sure that would look amazing!

[@kayleighladd]

I've already got a wooden beam no paint on it as of yet, it's light colour wood can I just use rhe browning wax or do I have to base coat it please? Thanks!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi Kayleigh, you can use the browning wax straight on it if you want if that is the look you want to go for, I used the paint on it because it would bring out the definition of the wax, thanks!

[@MissyPoo81]

Love it!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thank you!

[@innanabotros2156]

Hi my house has beams that have been painted white- could I just use the wax on top of this paint or is the base coat needed? Thanks :)

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi, yes if they are already white they could just be waxed over, but to ensure full coverage it's wise to put a layer of Frenchic Paint on it! Thanks!

[@amandabarron9189]

I just bought a house with white beams can I just use the furniture wax on it or do I need the other white paint you carry as well. Thanks!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi Amanda, you may be bale to just use the wax over your white beens if they have been painted with a chalk paint, Do double check tho by applying some wax on a very small area as a test spot first before you commit, if its a oil based paint, gloss, stain or eggshell paint then you will need to sand them well, apply a layer of Frenchic's finishing coat on then a coat of chalk paint before waxing, it sounds a lot but could all be done in one day just allowing a couple fo hours drying time between coats, this would give you a great long lasting finish

[@ryvelz9387]

Hi Amanda. This is Ryan at Johnson Paint in Boston. If you called us asking about wax, we do carry Lustra Fine European Hard Finishing Wax. My mistake on that.

[@maximus45100]

Question, we have ordered the products based off this video and the comments Our beams are more of a glossy black, would this change the end result?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Wonderful! Not really no, you may have to do another coat of the cream de la cream just to make sure the glossy finish has gone! Thanks

[@amycooper5776]

Would this method work on smooth wood bannisters that will be touched often? will it fade or would i need to seal?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes it would;d certainly work ok, you ,ay want to apply a couple of coat of Tuff or finishing coast over the top when complete to give it longer harder lasting finish

[@461oceanboulevard]

hi. any recommendations for a lighter non-oak more cedar, light teak or pine look on natural wood beams? is there a different mix of 2 Frenchie products I could use? Thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes they have several versions of their waxes you could use! And the fun is finding a colour combination that suits you!

[@zammo54]

great work

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks very much!

[@Maggiefoster1990]

Hello, would the browning wax work over painted white wooden floors and glossed white banister? Xx

[@MrandMrsDIY]

It depends what the white paint is thats been used? can you advise what it is ??

[@SteveMel-y1z]

Hi I move into a house with fake beams made with plaster (includes knots, lines and rounded up) and painted black. I don’t like the black colour and wanted a lighter more natural looking beam. Can I use the same technique…would I use a different paint as not sure lazy paint is for plaster…many thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi, we replied to the other comment! Cheers!

[@sarahmillson1730]

I’ve moved into a house full of orange pine doors and skirting boards would this technique tone them down.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes! It would look fantastic if done on skirts and doors! We also have a guide of how to lighten the wood tones here on another Frenchic video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoe2eZ9sjb-Ho80 Cheers

[@Ladyfitzpaine]

I ordered the Crème de La Crème from a 3rd party and was sent the Al Fresco Cream Dream in error, is this still ok to use or does it have to have the wax infusion?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

The C De La C would be better but I'd expect the AL Fresco should work well as well, ive used the wax on it before on my Pallet builds and it worked perfectly

[@Simlife101]

@Mr and Mrs DIY Amazing as always mate. Grew up following your techniques and great to see you still going strong. Just purchased a cottage that's been modernised up but someone painted the beams white. Whats the best thing to do too remove the paint from the beams then what would I need to do? Do they need treating or anything after? Thanks in advance

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Just give the beams a good hard sanding then follow our instruction on applying the chalk paint and wax

[@Simlife101]

@@MrandMrsDIY will the sanding be enough to remove the paint. I'm not sure what paint they used I'm hoping they used emulsion lol. Thank you for you help and advice greatly appreciate

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@Simlife101 You wont have to remove all the paint, the sanding is just to help the new paint key to it, If its been a gloss or oil based paint then apply a layer of Finishing coat on them Frenchic sell it on there website

[@Simlife101]

@@MrandMrsDIY thats fantastic thank you.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@Simlife101 Cheers

[@janenewman4397]

Brilliant video 🥰 silly question but how long do you let the paint dry before you put the Browing wax on 😁

[@MrandMrsDIY]

A few hours! It's not a silly question!

[@ClarissaWard-b2p]

Hi Craig, if you wanted then slightly darker more of an aged oak, would you just use a slighted darker base colour? Love this video thank you

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks!

[@margarethammond9756]

Do u let the paint dry first before u put wax on

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes its always best to, it should be dry within a couple of hours in a dry room

[@642lucy]

How long can I wait before applying the browning wax?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

About 2 hours or for the paint to fully dry!

[@caty78farm]

Can I use dazzle me instead Craig ? And can I use this method for a dark ikea table?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi Caty, Yes you can certainly use Frenchic's Dazzle Me from the Al Fresco range on your table, please make sure you follow our preparation tips on this kind of material

[@caty78farm]

@@MrandMrsDIY thank you so much. Just doing my kitchen with Frenchic for the first time and I am in love

[@lindataylor3777]

@@caty78farm Are you painting your kitchen cabinets and if so what did you use and did it turn out as you expected. nWant to try it but scared!

[@cheryltyler9873]

Do the beams get sticky and if so how do you dust them?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

If they do you can just use a normal slightly damp cloth

[@megmeg2241]

Do you think you could use this stuff on some old glossed over doors? Just don’t want to replace all 3 in a rented property but they just look awful. I feel like if I used a grain tool I could make them look nice and old and rustic rather than old and glossed over 😂

[@MrandMrsDIY]

yes absolutely, make sure you give them a good sanding down first to get all of the old gloss etc off

[@djpaulsid]

Hi. I have some white upvc doors which are made to look like wood with the grain effect on the door. Will browning wax work on upvc doors?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

yes but you'll need to prep it properly, check out our UPVC video on Frenchic TV, cheers

[@djpaulsid]

​@@MrandMrsDIY I can't see any video showing the prep as the creme de la creme isn't available in al fresco range

[@shonagray78]

Sorry to be a div but did you wait for the cream paint to dry before painting with the wax? Or do you wait for the cream paint to be dry ?

[@holliedarby3618]

Wait to dry first

[@MrandMrsDIY]

No probs! Yes wait for the paint to finish drying before you start on the wax, cheers

[@CHRISTINAOLIVER-l4s]

Does the wax dry ? I want to paint a door

[@catharinakopetschek6204]

Can one paint a PVC u door?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes but with Frenchic Al frenchic range, check out our other videos on prepping and painting UPVC

[@SteveDrinnenberg]

how can I get the product in the US?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Check the Frenchic Fan Forum or the Frenchic website to find a stockist near you and one able to deliver!

[@BassMasterProAngler]

How do I buy in the United States?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi mate, here is Frenchic's website for where you can buy Frenchic's Products from a stockist near you, cheers - frenchicpaint.co.uk/pages/find-a-stockist

[@ClarissaWard-b2p]

Hi Craig, if you wanted then slightly darker more of an aged oak, would you just use a slighted darker base colour? Love this video thank you

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi, yes and also depending on what type of Frenchic Wax you're going to use

[@ClarissaWard-b2p]

Thank you x

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@ClarissaWard-b2p Your very welcome

[@SteveMel-y1z]

Hi I moved into a house with fake beams made with plaster (includes knots, lines and rounded up) and painted black. I don’t like the black colour and wanted a lighter more natural looking beam. Can I use the same technique…would I use a different paint as not sure lazy paint is for plaster…many thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes you can certainly do it to the old black beams, give them a good clean oof with sugar soap, dry and lightly sand, then you could apply a coat of finishing coat first, then your lighter colours like Cream D La cream, score and graze the surfaces before applying your Wax

[@SteveMel-y1z]

Hi I moved into a house with fake beams made with plaster (includes knots, lines and rounded up) and painted black. I don’t like the black colour and wanted a lighter more natural looking beam. Can I use the same technique…would I use a different paint as not sure lazy paint is for plaster…many thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi, we replied to the other comment! Cheers!

[@SteveMel-y1z]

Hi I moved into a house with fake beams made from plaster (includes fake knots, lines and distressed look) then painted black. I don’t like the black colour and wanted a lighter more natural looking beam. Can I use the same technique…would I use a different paint as not sure lazy paint is for plaster…many thanks

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi mate! Yes it should be okay to do that, just check out Frenchic's website just to make sure that the browning wax can go on there. Thanks!