Charring wood for rustic panelling effect

How do you char wood for a charred effect without setting it on fire? What tools should you use?

Asked by Patrick on 16th Feb 2023
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"You can use a blow torch for this process and just make sure u only do a few seconds at a time"
Answered on 16th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"Greetings Patrick follow these instructions https://youtu.be/p441bi0MNlw

You can buy a small blowtorch from toolstation / screwfix or anywhere like that,

https://www.toolstation.com/rothenberger-rofire-adjustable-flame-blow-torch/p18766?store=A7&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRq5NETKg2jAMb0bQmacQWoID99Jq8QlCinvEDI-gxMzOUyXChy-dWoaAu6vEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds"
Answered on 16th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Their Is a few ways if you want surface using a gas lamp or gas torch liquid paraffin for example under surface needs to be watched."
Answered on 16th Feb 2023 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"A plumbers blow torch wouid be the best option if your looking at doing a small quantity if there’s lots to do then a roofing gas bottle and torch would be more efficient just blow over lightly to your desired effect obviously all to be done externally for safety reasons
Kindest regards
Adam"
Answered on 16th Feb 2023 - Member since Nov 2018 - report
"Hi to char wood you can use a gas blow lamp and run it along the timber but dont hold it in one space to long or it will burn. If this happens now a problem as you can put a damp cloth on the chard wood and wire brush it off.
Also you can age timber with coffee and tea bags and to give it an old look run n old chain over the timber until you have your desired finish.
Regards

Steve"
Answered on 22nd Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"You can actually buy charred siberian larch, the method for charring it is called Shou sugi bun"
Answered on 6th Mar 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"A heat gun can do it but keep moving I have use a small angle grinder before now with a carbon blade"
Answered on 27th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"to save work you cold treat your wood first like water proofing the wood with pva glue and then painting over with a very dark indoor fence colour.. so the pva glue helps give the paint a better surface to fix too as well as extra protection against wear"
Answered on 16th Apr 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Charred wood, also known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi, is a popular technique to create a unique and visually interesting texture for wood. Here are some general steps to char wood without setting it on fire and some tools that you may find useful:
To char wood for a charred effect without setting it on fire, you can use a propane torch or a small flame to heat the wood. Hold the torch or flame about 2-3 inches away from the wood and move it back and forth over the surface until it achieves the desired level of charring. To brush off the charred surface, you can use a wire brush. Tools you may find useful include a propane torch, wire brush, sandpaper, and a damp cloth."
Answered on 16th Feb 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"You gotta set it on fire or it looks wrong. You need the charred side to be a cracked charcoal How you achieve that finish with a predictable uniform look - is an art."
Answered on 10th Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
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