Installation Guide
Painting Unnished Faux Wood Beams
Beams products may be painted before or after installation, depending upon your application. We recommend the use of
high-quality latex paints (acrylic paints) and/or a water-based primer.
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Staining Unnished Faux Wood Beams
Our unnished faux beams can be stained to create a realistic look. We recommend the use of Minwax gel stain which is available
in a variety of colors. Apply the gel stain with a brush or sponge, coating the product with your base color. Using a wet sponge,
wipe o the appropriate amount of stain to reach the desired shade. Allow this coat to completely dry.
Another option is to use a water-based stain. A water-based primer is recommended before staining.
Important Notice: Before you start painting or staining your unnished Faux Wood Beams, please test the paint or stain on a small
piece of unnished faux beam. If you would prefer your beams delivered nished, 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 installation location for approximately 10-12 hours prior to installing.
• Cut blocks of wood (not supplied) that will t 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. [Figure 1]
• 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. [Figure 2 and 3]
• 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 ller, colored wood putty, colored wood ller or colored caulk.
Our Faux Wood Beams will not provide any structural support and are merely decorative. As with all plastics, polyurethane foam is
ammable. 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 paint or stain you apply, the darker it gets. Let it dry.
For Dark Walnut: The closest match is Minwax Gel Stain Coee.
For Medium Oak: The closest match is Minwax Gel Stain Hickory.
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American Pro Decor assumes no liability for improper installation.