From Rust to Ready: The Renovation (Part 1)

22 July 2023

6 min read

Renovation
From Rust to Ready: The Renovation (Part 1)

There is something incredibly satisfying about demolition. We started by stripping everything back to the bare metal frame. Years of paint, rust, and dirt had to go before we could even think about building.

The chassis was surprisingly solid, but every inch needed attention. We used wire brushes, sanders, and a whole lot of elbow grease to get it clean. This was followed by a rust converter and several coats of durable, protective paint.

Wood-fired pizza oven with flames
The goal: a roaring wood-fired oven like this one.

With the foundation solid, we could start planning the interior layout and, most importantly, how to fit a half-tonne pizza oven into a space designed for a horse.