Satisfying: See What’s Underneath “100+ Years Of Yellowed Shellac & Layers Of Dirt”

There’s nothing like the beauty of architecture that has been around for decades. Or, in the case of the building in the video below, over 100 years. But buildings this old tend to deteriorate with time, unfortunately. Dirty and years of wear and tear transform it entirely — and not in a good way. However, that is exactly why businesses like John Canning & Co. exist. For 45 years, their team has worked meticulously to restore historic sites to their former glory.

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But doing so well, and without causing damage, is far from easy. Still, their team is made up of a variety of experts, and they have had the opportunity to work on national landmarks, religious establishments, government buildings, and more. Although we are not told the exact building they restored in the video below, we do know that the results of this shellac removal are genuinely breathtaking. See it for yourself!

After 100 years, this building was looking rough. According to John Canning & Co’s post, “the original color scheme” was “hidden beneath layers of aged shellac, varnish, and dirt.” By carefully cleaning the walls, they were able to “drastically” transform the space and decorative wall panels.

With results like these, it’s truly no wonder that the John Canning & Co team have been trusted to restore some of the most beautiful, historic sites!

“That shellac did its job though and PROTECTED that paint,” someone points out in the comments, with the company agreeing. Another person adds, “This is incredible. To be honest I kinda forget that things weren’t just always yellow tinged.”

“My jaw actually dropped,” a third person admits. “This is a shocking amount of love labor & it was worth it. Stunning work.”

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