Box Ceiling Beams
Compared to real wood beams they are significantly lighter allowing for painless installation with reduced labor they aren t susceptible to common issues of organic wood such as rot termites and warping so maintenance is.
Box ceiling beams. My dining room ceiling is done and i m so excited about it. I would not recommend installing beams on ceilings lower than 10ft. I ve been sharing lots of updates as this ceiling has come together and a lot of you have asked for instructions on how to build a box beam ceiling.
The beam will be attached to this board image 1. Using ladders and an assistant to help you hold the beam in place tight against the ceiling shoot 2 inch finish nails through the sides of the box into the beam. The two box beams on the side walls were much harder to avoid gaps between the walls ceiling and beams because of irregulars that exist in both the ceiling and the wall.
This is the same technique used on all three of my box beam ceilings if you remember the kitchen and living room updates too. Use box beams to add decorative elements as well as a way to hide wiring speakers or plumbing. Combining innovative design techniques and classic style we offer a unique range of real wood beams mantels and other products that bring the texture and timeless character of real wood into your home while remaining affordable practical and easy to install.
Another name for a box beam ceiling is a coffered ceiling. Nothing compares to the look of timber in your home and with rustic accents nothing needs to. Then screw it in place with 3 deck screws.
Southern woodcraft handcrafts all of our box beams to give the appearance of solid timbers. This classic design element can be installed in virtually any room and incorporated into any design scheme. A box beam ceiling is a design element that features hollow beams affixed to the ceiling to create a repeating box pattern.
Find faux beams at lowe s today. Nail the beam into the nailer board on the ceiling. Our endurathane faux wood ceiling beams are an amazing investment providing an exquisite look to your home interiors.