Building Faux Beams Like A Pro: Essential Tips And Techniques

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Learn how to build faux beams and elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home with this comprehensive DIY tutorial! Our step-by-step guide covers everything from selecting materials to mastering techniques for a professional finish. Discover how to achieve the look of expensive wood beams on a budget and transform your space with ease.
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@ryanbreitkreutz1 2 ай бұрын

this deserves 10x more views. ThANK YOU

@TheReformationWoodshop 2 ай бұрын

You rule! Watch it a couple more times for me 😉

@scottutube1 Ай бұрын

Good stuff. I would: Use a select/premium grade of pine. Use a sanding sealer before stain. Glossy? That's not natural for a wood beam. I'd go with flat, satin at the very most.

@CJ-tf5yd 5 ай бұрын

What a great video, and very cute kiddo! Thank you!

@nickbild3538 9 ай бұрын

One trick I’ve seen that looks like it works fantastic is to use fiberglass reinforced filament strapping tape on the outside of the seams. Lay the three pieces of wood with the miters facing down and apply the tape lengthwise over the entire seam. Flip it over, apply your glue and fold the sides up to form the beam and tack in place with brads or staples. The tape not only keeps the edges perfectly aligned, but it also keeps the glue contained on the inside for less clean-up. It’s pretty slick. I plan to try it soon when I wrap some columns on my patio in cedar.

@TheReformationWoodshop 9 ай бұрын

Great tip! I’ve seen this used for smaller projects like boxes as well.

@blessedwithdogs466 10 ай бұрын

Chef’s kiss 🤌🏻

@robertryan8029 10 ай бұрын

Very nice job. I am getting ready to install faux beams in our current house, and I love the mitered construction. Thanks for the post!

@TheReformationWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

No problem and good luck!

@mariahrt1117 Ай бұрын

We are getting ready to do some faux beams. Thanks for the simple video with your personal tips!

@TheReformationWoodshop Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck!

@Claysearsy 10 ай бұрын

Very nice..takes that room to another level!

@TheReformationWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@Lutzboater 10 ай бұрын

Really like the look of the beams. Your attention to detail paid off with the beams looking and fitting perfectly. Your foreman at the end is a hoot; pretty little lady.

@TheReformationWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! And she is definitely in charge 🤣

@r.c.b.8087 4 ай бұрын

Great video. And keep being a great father. God bless. 🙏🏾❤️

@TheReformationWoodshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sportstertaco 10 ай бұрын

Nice job! Those look great.

@TheReformationWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! We’re definitely happy with them!

@davidbeale8119 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@TheReformationWoodshop 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Brotha!

@kristinbonds2135 10 ай бұрын

Great job!

@TheReformationWoodshop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Kristin!

@preetisunner9056 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!What kind of wood did you use?

@bucknboard 10 ай бұрын

Nice Markis - do y’all get bridge loans for these flips?

@terrencemccloskey1135 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I am about to do this for a 24’ span with a single post in the middle. Trying to figure out how to do the section where it meets the single post.

@TheReformationWoodshop 3 ай бұрын

24’ is definitely a big task, good luck!

@angelabarbour5 4 ай бұрын

How tall are those ceilings?

@normakilgore8947 28 күн бұрын

Soooo. How do you attach the faux beam to the ceiling if you don't have beams already there?

@TheReformationWoodshop 26 күн бұрын

Bolt a 2x4 to your roof studs and this fix the hollow box to it like I did in this video 👍🏻

@aw9nineteen Ай бұрын

Hey, I’ve seen some people stain before and some after hanging the beam. Any reason you chose before? Asking because you have to fasten the beam, then fill and putty the hole. Does the stain hold after that?

@TheReformationWoodshop Ай бұрын

Staining after would be best to conceal fasteners and putty for sure, often times folks just trim it in a way that hides the screws. So that’s always an option 👊🏻

@leslieapplegate65 9 ай бұрын

I would use Flexseal on the inside instead of glue. It stick well and fills the voids. .

@TheReformationWoodshop 9 ай бұрын

That thing would be indestructible!

@marcelona93 4 ай бұрын

What type of wood did you use

@TheReformationWoodshop 4 ай бұрын

Pine 👍🏻

@steventhury8366 4 ай бұрын

Your daughter loves you.

@genecarden780 6 ай бұрын

I would have left the sides a little wide and scribed them to the ceiling( it’s not the roof)Almost all ceilings are bowed. I also would have used a spline at the miters. Especially 14’ long miters.Using staples is NOT LIKE A PRO. But for “quick and dirty “ it’s not bad. But it’s not like a pro.

@minimumwrist3546 6 ай бұрын

It’s pro when you are doing the work for a reasonable price.

@jackieevans3709 Ай бұрын

Wel then make your own video

@davidmuzia814 24 күн бұрын

@@minimumwrist3546 then it’s not a Pro job - it’s a cheap job that’ll look good for a little bit then warp.

@amandaj8028 4 ай бұрын

So you're putting beams over beams? Why not just stain the current beams?

@TheReformationWoodshop 4 ай бұрын

The beams the protrude form the ceiling are manufactured beams that consist of three visible parts, two 2x10 dimensional lumber boards and a sheet of 1/2 plywood sandwiched in between. The faux beam is a nice way to hide all of that structural stuff 👍🏻