For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.
Burnt pine wood finish.
By lowe s editorial team.
Shou sugi ban is a japanese technique that dates back to the 18th century for preserving wood.
The process is specifically meant for cedar but works on many species of wood such as cypress ash oak maple and of course pine like i used.
However other softwoods including pine and fir are also good candidates.
Shou sugi ban 焼杉板 is the art of preserving and finishing wood using fire.
You can also use shou sugi ban on pine hemlock maple or oak.
When the wood starts to.