Reclaimed Timber Shelf & Pipework

Our Reclaimed Timber Shelf is crafted from lovely aged reclaimed timber, giving a unique rustic charm to this piece whilst the pipework with its rugged outlines adds an edgy industrial style.

More about the materials

The Reclaimed Timber is sourced from salvage yards or old buildings, thus, doing our bit to recycle such a lovely natural resource. All the timber we use is softwood. Reclaimed Wood carries all its scars & imperfections from its previous life which may include nail holes, cuts, splits, knots and old construction marks, all adding their own character. The timber being a natural product, boasts varying grain patterns and colours ranging from pale cream-yellows to orange-browns to dark browns. Embrace the uniqueness and environmentally friendly OOAK piece of craftsmanship. The timber is available in various wood stain colours to your choosing.                                                                              The pipework is called black malleable pipe - mild steel - the colour is more dark grey with slight tint of blue to edge of black. Black Pipe is a generic term. It is not coated or painted black. It is the colour of the metal oxide formed during the mill production so its natural mill finish.   

We believe it is important you are aware of the process that goes into making each piece. Handmade with precision and care, our dedication to quality ensures you receive a product made with the best-reclaimed materials sourced with meticulous attention to detail. Appreciate the value of the craftsmanship, work, time, and effort that goes into our products.

More about this piece & how it's made                                        

Once the timber is at our workshop, each piece is meticulously de-nailed & wire brushed to rid all the years of dirt buildup. It's then processed through the saws and planners multiple times and finished down to the required dimensions. The wood then undergoes an exhaustive sanding process with varying grits of sandpaper, especially the corners and edges ensuring a flawlessly smooth finish to the timber. This stage also involves the selection of the optimal faces that are seen. This also applies to the pipework that may also bear scars or pitting, colour differentials, and general milling marks. Given our endeavour to create " Rustic Farmhouse " pieces, we opt for the most rustic faces. These scars have a life to show - not to be hidden away.

Any imperfection such as a split will not impede the integrity or function of the piece.

Next, the pipework is made up. It is tightened at each stage so will not move and aligned so it will sit square. These are, however, industrially produced pipes, so there may be a little discrepancy - but that all adds to the charm.                                             The pipework is cleaned all over to remove any protective oils. We then spray-coat it with metal lacquer for a longer-lasting finish & protection.                                                  The pipework is approx. 21mm thick. The fittings themselves slightly larger.

Dimensions

The shelves come in various lengths as does the towel rail pipework.  ( The toilet roll pipework will always be 150mm long, regardless of the shelf length ).  Take your shelf length then subtract 300mm - this is the length of the towel rail pipework. Remember you will have the fittings on the ends to add on as well, but to give you an example;

650mm shelf length will have 350mm towel rail pipe length.    ( + 150mm toilet roll )        850mm shelf length will have 550mm towel rail pipe length.    ( + 150mm toilet roll )

Staining & Painting

We use Fiddes Hard Wax Oils on our stained products. Why Fiddes Hard Wax Oil ??  This professional-grade blend of natural waxes and oils deeply penetrates the timber, preserving its natural appearance while offering a durable, high level of protection, meticulously designed to safeguard the wood. After thorough drying & curing, we apply an additional 2 clear topcoats to further enhance protection. Also available in various colour tints of your choosing.   

Once everything is dry and ready the two pieces are married together. The pipework is aligned in the correct position, holes marked, pilot holes drilled and then screwed together using black headed screws. We use black screws for any pipework to the timber fixing for the industrial roughness feel that we are after.

It's the little details we look for!

Fittings & Fixings  

Raw plugs & screws are supplied with our items. However, depending on your wall type, you may need to source the correct fixings for your wall. Most items only require a basic DIY skillset. 

Delivery

Our trusted partners at Parcelforce deliver nationwide who we use for 99% of our shipments. They ensure your package arrives safe & sound with a tracking number for each order.

When purchasing our product, take time to review our detailed descriptions, photos, and videos to fully appreciate the Rustic Farmhouse finish. Elegant and unique, our product will elevate your space with its sophisticated charm.                                                                  Please understand what you are purchasing before buying this exclusive piece for your home.

Please contact us if you have any queries or questions about this item or anything else.