Installing Faux Wood Beams On Ceiling

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Installing faux wood beams on ceiling.

After the ceiling is closed with drywall you may want to mark an x with a pencil at the location of each blocking to aid in the beam install. Because they are lightweight handling and installation are easy. Working on some faux wood beams. 6 starting as close to the side walls as possible attach the blocks of wood every 3 4 feet.

The faux beams can be installed by just two people because they are made out of lightweight material of polyurethane. Available with three or four sides the three sided beams can be installed over existing structures such as smaller wood beams structural steel beams plumbing pipes and electrical wires or conduit. If you are just trying to get the look of exposed beams and don t need the support a good option is to install faux wood beams. Outlookers sometimes called.

We have the largest selection of faux ceiling beams on the market today. However old salvaged wood beams are usually very heavy cost prohibitive and are often compromised by warping or insect damage. Today we re going to demonstrate how faux or fake beams can easily be installed with just a minimum amount of tools effort or skill. This blocking will act as a nailer to ease the attaching of the faux beams to the ceiling.

Wood beams could add drama and appeal to any architectural style. Easy to install and a great way to accent a ceiling or exterior. What are faux wood beams. Faux ceiling beams are a simple and budget friendly way to dramatically improve a room s décor.

Install blocks every two feet and nail or screw them in place. The can accentuate ceilings of interiors giving rooms a warm and cozy feeling with the exact look of real wood.