Build Decorative Ceiling Beams

Faux ceiling beams create a certain elegant yet warm character.

Build decorative ceiling beams.

They can be used in the bedroom living room or the kitchen. A longer beam will need longer boards scrap pieces of pine for blocking and attaching the beam to the ceiling. Get free shipping on qualified ceiling beams faux wood beams mouldings or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The faux ceiling beams will need to be nailed to something solid to support their weight.

If you were installing faux wood beams on straight walls your job will be much easier. The width and depth of decorative beams should be proportional to the size of the room. However not all homes are built with decorative ceiling beams in place. Since our beams were going on vaulted ceiling we had to make sure to take into account the angle of the wall.

The most popular place to install faux wood beams is on the ceiling. Exposed ceiling beams are an architectural feature that allows rooms to have higher ceilings or a decorative element that adds charm. Supplies for the reclaimed wood stain can be found here with the full tutorial. How to make a faux beam what you need to build a wood faux beam 1 x6 x8 pine boards the cheap ones.

Do not attempt to attach beams to drywall only. Measure cut and attach untreated and unfinished pine 1 x 8 s to your ceiling. Build a perimeter soffit in the kitchen to add dimension to upper cabinets. In rooms with 8 or 9 foot ceilings beams that are about 5 inches wide and 3 inches or so deep are typical.

We ve noticed that aged wood beams are one of the features most sought after by homeowners right now. Minimum 3 to make 1 8 foot beam. If you live in a builder grade home with lackluster ceilings you can fake the look with our easy tutorial. Get started with nailers.

This project uses inexpensive whitewood boards held together with wood glue and nails. The same idea will still hold even if you want to install these faux beams on the ceiling. If you love the look and plan to build a new home or add an. With so many finishing options available you have endless ways to style your ceiling.

Existing ceiling joists can definitely be used but if you have removed the ceiling to install a new one this is a good opportunity to add blocking between the beams. Favored for their old world and country chic appeal exposed ceiling beams add a dramatic sense of strength and heft to a room.