Installing Faux Wood Beams On Ceiling

This page contains step by step how to instructions along with some video tutorials on how to install maintain and work with all of our faux and real wood products including ceiling beams ceiling planks fireplace mantels and more.

Installing faux wood beams on ceiling.

Photo by courtesy of the heathered nest. Faux ceiling beams are a simple and budget friendly way to dramatically improve a room s décor. We have the largest selection of faux ceiling beams on the market today. 6 starting as close to the side walls as possible attach the blocks of wood every 3 4 feet.

Outlookers sometimes called. If studs joists are not where you want the beams to go you may need to use mollies anchors to attach the blocks of wood on the 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.

These are made out of foam. 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. However old salvaged wood beams are usually very heavy cost prohibitive and are often compromised by warping or insect damage. Working on some faux wood beams.

This blocking will act as a nailer to ease the attaching of the faux beams to the ceiling. Install blocks every two feet and nail or screw them in place. What are faux wood beams. Wood beams could add drama and appeal to any architectural style.

The faux beams can be installed by just two people because they are made out of lightweight material of polyurethane. 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.