June 1st I started the finishing process for the ceiling in the cherry study. It took me about a day+ to sand it all prior to the 1st.
First, what it used to look like:
<img src="http://www.burchwoodusa.com/miscpix/Remodel/rp_windowwallceiling.jpg">
After I put the beams up, it looked like this:
<img src="http://www.burchwoodusa.com/miscpix/Remodel/rp_beams_done.jpg">
Monday, I started with cherry toner to make the carved poplar mouldings look like the cherry. After the toner and the stain, it looked like this:
<img src="http://www.burchwoodusa.com/miscpix/Remodel/rp_ceiling_stain00.jpg">
That's me wiping off the last of the stain. Phew! And, they looked pretty good at this point. But I wasn't done!
This morning, I sealed the stained wood with a vinyl sealer (30 minutes), then scuff sanded the ceiling to get the dust nibs off (90 minutes), then spent the rest of the afternoon glazing the beams. Here's a shot comparing an unglazed section (on the left) with a glazed section (on the right). The glaze makes a WORLD of difference. It really adds depth and a richness.
<img src="http://www.burchwoodusa.com/miscpix/Remodel/rp_ceiling_stain01.jpg">
Finally, here's a close-up of a glazed corner. Tomorrow, I will seal the glaze with vinyl sealer, then scuff sand, the apply 3 coats of satin lacquer. After that, they might just be the best looking ceiling beams on the block!
<img src="http://www.burchwoodusa.com/miscpix/Remodel/rp_ceiling_stain02.jpg">
I'm working my way from the ceiling downards. Next step - bookcases. Thanks for looking. Todd
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Originally Posted by Tim Sproul
Simply wonderful! 
