Installation Guide

American Pro Décor assumes no liability for improper Installation.
FAUX WOOD BEAMS INTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Painting Unfinished Faux Wood Beams
Beams products may be painted before or after installation, depending upon your application. We recommend
the use of a high-quality latex paints (acrylic paints). A water-based primer would be ideal as well.
Staining Unfinished Faux Wood Beams
Our Unfinished faux beams may be stained to create a realistic look. We recommend the use of Minwax gel
stain available in a variety of colors. Apply the gel stain with a brush or sponge, coating the product with your
base color. Next, using a wet sponge, wipe off the appropriate amount of stain to reach the desired shade. Allow
this coat to completely dry.
Other option is to use a water-based stain. So, a water-based primer would be recommended before staining.
Important Notice: Before you start painting or staining your unfinished faux wood beams, please test the paint
or your stain option on a small piece of unfinished faux beam. If you would prefer your beams delivered
finished, please select the options available.
Installation
• Faux wood Beams can be installed using standard woodworking tools. Polyurethane foam will cut clean
with the use of either band saw, chop saw, circular saw, hacksaw, hand saw, jigsaw, table saw, or a
compound miter saw. Because Polyurethane foam will expand and contract slightly with temperature
variations, it is important to acclimate the products to the location of installation for approximately 10-
12 hours before installing.
• Cut blocks of wood (not supplied) that will fit the internal width of the faux beam.
• Fasten the blocks of wood to the ceiling studs. If studs/joist are not present, you may need to use wall
anchors to secure them to the ceiling.
• It is recommended to use blocks of wood every 3 to 4 feet.
• PL premium or Liquid Nails adhesive can be used on the edges of the wood blocks prior to installing the
beam
• When ready, slide the faux wood beam over the blocks of wood. Push it up tightly to the ceiling and
screw the sides of the faux beam to the blocks of wood. Use countersink screws. Use of a hammer is not
recommended under any circumstances. We do not recommend the use of nails unless you use a small
nail gun.
• If necessary, caulk the ends of the beams where the walls meet. Screw holes, dings and dents can be
patched with a non-shrinking sandable latex filler, colored wood putty, colored wood filler or colored
caulk.
Our Faux Wood Beams will not provide any structural support and are merely decorative. As with all plastics,
Polyurethane foam is flammable. As a general rule there are no restrictions regarding the use of Polyurethane
for residential applications. It is the consumer's responsibility to abide by any local and/or state regulations.
Minor Touch Ups: If necessary (please touch up lightly) the more you apply, the darker it gets. Let it dry.
For Dark Walnut, the closest match is Minwax Gel Stain Coffee.
For Medium Oak, the closest match is Minwax Gel Stain Hickory.