Deck Your Halls with Faux Wood Beams
‘Tis the season to get cozy—and what is more cozy than rustic touches in your farmhouse? Once the luxury of historic buildings and expensive custom builds, wood ceiling beams add character and a timeless feel to any space. Whether or not your home has the bones or design to display real wood ceiling beams, you can still create the classic look and feel with faux wood ceiling beams from Decorative Ceiling Tile. Since 2008, Decorative Ceiling Tiles has provided quality decorative ceiling tiles in several materials for both inside and outside your home. They now offer a variety of wall panels, moldings, and wood beams.
Built to Last
There are many reasons to choose faux wood ceiling beams over their real counterparts. For one, Decorative Ceiling Tile’s faux beams are made out of high-density urethane foam—“much lighter than wood and doesn’t cause excessive loads on trusses,” says Milan Jara of Decorative Ceiling Tiles. Moreover, they are much easier to install, requiring just a fraction of the labor and time, and no specialty tools are required. Unlike real wood beams, Decorative Ceiling Tiles’s faux beams’ HDF material resists moisture, insects, mold, rot, cracks and splintering, meaning they last long and hold up under the wear and tear both inside your home and out. Their ease of installation and durability are a great option for those looking for a low maintenance and lasting investment.
Making Your Selection
When selecting your faux wood ceiling beams, make certain you’ve done the work beforehand to ensure success. The first place to start is determining what color and texture you’d like for your home. Decorative Ceiling Tiles offers a variety of options, from a rougher, rustic heritage finish to more modern sanded options. They offer 8 pre-finished stains, or will prime for on-site staining or painting. To solidify your choice, take advantage of their samples.
Next, you’ll want to determine what size beam you will need. To figure this out, you’ll need to consider the size of your space, the height of your ceilings, and the spacing between beams to get a balanced look. For example, smaller spaces would benefit from just a few beams to create a cozy feel, while larger rooms can handle more beams to create a statement. Whatever your situation, planning beforehand can help your budget. “Shipping beams over 8ft long gets pricier,” says Milan. “Cutting down beams can help save money on the shipping cost.” They are able to accommodate nearly any size beam you may need.
If you have any questions, it is best to reach out to their support team at 866-297-0380.
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