How To Build Decorative Ceiling Beams
We used our reclaimed wood look stain to finish the project for pennies.
How to build decorative ceiling beams. Wood ceiling beams are a highly sought after home feature adding architectural charm and a subtle rustic touch to any space. However not all homes are built with decorative ceiling beams in place. In rooms with 8 or 9 foot ceilings beams that are about 5 inches wide and 3 inches or so deep are typical. On the one side we had to cut our beam on an angle to line up with the angled wall.
This authentic looking wood beam less than 20 to make. How to make a faux beam with wood. Howto diy woodbeam budget decor cottage cabin bunkie frugalfamilytimes. The width and depth of decorative beams should be proportional to the size of the room.
Get started with nailers. We ve noticed that aged wood beams are one of the features most sought after by homeowners right now. We made ours super simply and we ve shared our easy tutorial. 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.
The faux ceiling beams will need to be nailed to something solid to support their weight. This project uses inexpensive whitewood boards held together with wood glue and nails. A faux wood beam can be a lovely accent to a cottage or cabin ceiling ours is a bunkie. If you live in a builder grade home with lackluster ceilings you can fake the look with our easy tutorial.
Once it is all secure its time to install my decorative ceiling beams.