Faux Wood Beams Diy

Here are all the tools and supplies you will need if you want to diy faux wood beams.

Faux wood beams diy.

We wanted our main center beam to be a little thicker than the side beams so we used 1 x8 x8 boards for the very center board at the top pitch of our ceiling. A longer beam will need longer boards scrap pieces of pine for blocking and attaching the beam to the ceiling. Started off by using this pre stain wood conditioner to treat all planks that needed stain. They also are lightweight which makes them easier to install than true wood beams.

Usually manufactured with high density polyurethane faux beams are made to look just like the real thing. 2 by 4 pieces of wood for blocking brad nailer nails table saw miter saw air compressor cordless drill drill. 1 x6 x8 cedar boards total linear feet needed x 3 note. Wood prep for diy faux beams once the lumber was on site it was time to prep the wood.

How to make faux wood beams materials. Photo by courtesy of the heathered nest. 1 by 6 inch wood common whiteboard planks 12 foot long length will depend on how long it needs to span. My husband used an a frame ladder a stud finder a laser level a pencil.

Find and mark the studs in your room. Measure cut and attach untreated and unfinished pine 1 x 8 s to your ceiling. They are widely obtainable and available in hundreds of styles and textures. Our diy faux wood beams have made an enormous impact on the overall look of our home and i couldn t love them more.

The conditioner is essential to allow the stain to be applied evenly without blotches. Diy faux wood beams step 1. Diy faux beams with wood grain tool. My husband used our laser.

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. Minimum 3 to make 1 8 foot beam. Begin to create your faux.