Burnt Wood Finish - Shou Sugi Ban - End to End Tutorial

Looking for the right burnt wood finish? Has Shou Sugi Ban Japanese wood burning technique intrigued you, but you weren't quite sure how to do it end to end? In this video, I show you that it's not particularly hard to do. Based on previous video comments, I show show you a full end to end burn and finish of the wood on this Japanese Yakisugi technique.

You'll need a torch along the lines of this one:
Also a wire brush to remove some of the surface burn:
Here are the finishes I used in the video:

I use this method for creating stylish and unique doors for my tiny houses, but regardless of what you create, this method may be something to try out.

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[AnAmythist]

Clear, concise presentation. All, how to videos, should be like that. Congratulations.

[svenskdod]

The mid burn with linseed oil is awesome.

[sawdustadikt]

Great video, this is a very nuanced subject that deserves experimentation. I’m loving all the comments, I’d like to add to the conversation. I’ve messed around with this quite a bit, especially for exterior applications. I have mainly experimented with deep char. I plan to do more experimenting, however in an exterior application on dug fir with deep char is to dilute the linseed oil. I also recommend using a garden pump sprayer so that on the first coat or two you don’t blow off the char, using any wiping method ruins the char texture. First coat I’d do 40%lso to mineral spirits and flood it, it will the wood will rapidly pull the resin in, 2nd coat 60% linseed oil to minsprt, 3rd coat 75%linseed oil to mineral spirits and last full linseed oil. It’s all about getting the char and the wood fibers to pull in the the resin, the resin being the linseed oil. I tried this on some garden beds, dug fir with deep char and undiluted linseed oil, the char popped off on year three into year four. I rebuilt them, did this step progress and they are on year 4 in coastal New England weather and holding strong so far.

[rhampton]

You answered EVERY question I had. Wish I had wayched this BEFORE I started, still great beginning to end process! Love this. Thank you!!!

[flip]

I have to agree with you, I like the medium burn.

[alexanderjackson]

Great comparison video thanks for sharing! Working on a chicken coop with shou sugi ban finish right now.

One thing I found, a cheap deck brush from a big box store got me a much better brush job. Even with brass brush I found I kept gouging the wood. They are also large enough to brush a whole board in one go.

[normality]

I’m just finishing a herringbone floor 22mm oak, with a 2 deep staggered brick bond edging in the same blocks that I’ve burnt, sanded and oiled. Only lightly sanded after a medium burn and wax oiled. It’s much better and far more aesthetically pleasing than an ebony stain. The tiled effect from the scorched edges is stunning even if I do say so myself. 😎

[kitionekava]

Thanks for those techniques...somefhing i would take back to my village and try and apply them to the way we build our house there.

[AugustusCardoso]

Top quality video, really couldn't be better. thanks a bunch!

[stanhutchins]

Light burn I like the best, shows more of the original wood mixed with the burnt

[debralegorreta]

I prefer the dark burn with linseed.
I bet that with wear and weather, the patina will be awesome perhaps revealing more and more of the grain. I'd try that.

[Aiken]

I’d be interested in which provides the best long term protection

[victorbconley]

I also like using boiled linseed, but instead of the heavy brushing, I've found a light sanding is more rewarding to expose the grain.

[Spencer-qc]

Does this have to be done on seasoned wood to prevent further shrinking?

[RicardoFREITASMarques]

Muito bom. Obrigado por compartilhar tua experiência e conhecimento.

[bradgoliphant]

This was so very helpful. I might try this in my next beehive. Question: does this treatment help increase the R value of the wood? Grateful.

[ThumperX]

Great video....very helpful...thank you!!

[kengiesbrecht]

Definitely medium burn with linseed oil. Great show

[vanvulcj]

Can you speak to maintenance? I realize it will depend on climate. I live in Nova Scotia Canada, so a bit moist, salt in the air (by the ocean). Wondering when to expect my first maintenance, w2nd maintenance, etc… and what they will involve?

[grahamfletcher]

You're just answered my question on your Q&A...