Can you 'undo" sandblasting?

DKLS

The house I have loved for years, has just come onto the market, at a attractive price, however the stupid numb nuts, have had the stonework sandblasted, and it has lost all its character . Not to mention they have replaced the sash windows with cheap UPVC which isnt so much of an issue, as they can easily be replaced.

Can the sand blasting process be reversed?
If not, this house is no longer my dream.

lostinrates

It can't be reversed but the 'patina' of age will develop again with time, how quickly depends on where the house is located.

The sandblasting wouldn't put me off half as much as the windows, but as you are prepared to replace them it sounds good!

ETA: essentially the house has had its face washed. and exfoliated dirt and age will build up again, ask my skin!

DKLS

Thanks,

Would painting the stone with a mix of cow poop and yoghurt help improve the look, It works on my plantpots.

lostinrates

DKLS wrote: »

Thanks,

Would painting the stone with a mix of cow poop and yoghurt help improve the look, It works on my plantpots.

It would speed it I imagine, but more likely greeny rather than otherwise. I would have thought. I'd probably 'paint' key areas, like distressed woodwork....less is more .

ETA: I'm not an expert.

hethmar

May be you could ask sandblasting companies advice on this or indeed your local listed buildings department or english heritage. I know what you mean, but that is probably how the house looked when it was a newish one and was much loved then just as it was with a dirty face.

poppysarah

DKLS wrote: »

Thanks,

Would painting the stone with a mix of cow poop and yoghurt help improve the look, It works on my plantpots.

You might want to try a small bit first. Doesn't it take a while too?

hethmar

It takes a few years poppy, we have done it to a few garden features. Ours have grown moss which was our object.

DKLS

hethmar wrote: »

May be you could ask sandblasting companies advice on this or indeed your local listed buildings department or english heritage. I know what you mean, but that is probably how the house looked when it was a newish one and was much loved then just as it was with a dirty face.

It is a lovely detached house with gothic features, and the darkened stone added to its character. Now its looks like a new build!!! Gawd only knows what they have done to teh Victorian features inside.
Unless I can persuade the entire county to start using coal, its going to be many years before its back to its glory.

poppysarah

Someone sandblasted their house up the road. I think they wanted to clean it up a bit - it's now bright orange and looks insane.

princeofpounds

As most people point out, this is actually how the house would have looked when it was originally built. They did new build back then too you know!

The house will regain a patina over time. I am not sure how much time but I bet if you google for sites on stonework you'd get an idea. But yes, the air is less coal-laden than it used to be so it won't look exactly the same, although it will probably look pretty similar.

Obviously it's a personal choice, but I wouldn't be worrying about it if everything else was great.

DKLS

princeofpounds wrote: »

As most people point out, this is actually how the house would have looked when it was originally built. They did new build back then too you know!

The house will regain a patina over time. I am not sure how much time but I bet if you google for sites on stonework you'd get an idea. But yes, the air is less coal-laden than it used to be so it won't look exactly the same, although it will probably look pretty similar.

Obviously it's a personal choice, but I wouldn't be worrying about it if everything else was great.

I have arranged a viewing, and will research options for adding colour to the stonework. But am not convinced I could live with that colour for the next few years.
If they haven't trashed the inside, I may consider a cheeky offer.