Installation Guide

Faux Wood Beams
installation instructions:
2 × 4 (For Blocking)
Construction Adhesive
Power Drill
Saw
Chalk Line
Finishing Nails
Screws
STEP BY STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
& NOTES
EXAMPLE
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
• Thoroughly read through the installation instructions to familiarize yourself with the pro-
cess before beginning installation.
• It is recommended that wood blocking be installed every 3-6 feet.
• If studs or joists do not align with the wood blocking it is recommended that you use molly
bolts or toggle bolts to secure wood blocking to ceiling
• Before installation acclimate the beams to the room for at least 24 hours
Safety Instructions
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear proper protective gear.
Follow xture, power tools, paint manufacturers’ instructions, and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
1. Measure inside width of the beam and cut wood
blocking to inside width dimensions. (Diagram A)
2. Determine where the beams will be installed. If
installing multiple beams determine your spacing.
3. Once you have determined installation points and
spacing, mark the center points along both sides
of the wall. Using a chalk line connect the marks.
Note: If the studs or joists do not align with the wood blocking
it is recommended that you use molly bolts or toggle bolts to
secure wood blocking.
4. 2 feet from the wall attach wood blocking using
your center line. Then install blocking every 3-6
feet. With a pencil or tape mark where the block-
ing is installed. (Diagram B)
5. Measure each installation point before cutting to
account for variances in the wall. It is also recom-
mended that the beams be cut a little long so they
t snuggly and can be adjusted after dry tting.
6. Dry t each beam without adhesive and make
adjustments to the beam length if needed.
7. After dry tting and length adjustment apply con-
struction adhesive to the outside of the blocking
and tops of the beam. Press rmly in place.
8. Use nishing nails or screws to fasten the beam
to the blocking. (Diagram C) Screws will need
to be countersunk, covered with wood ller, and
painted for a nished look.
9. Clean off excess adhesive and if needed, apply
caulk where the beam and wall meet.
Diagram A
Diagram C
Caulk or Wood Filler
Stud Finder
Tape Measure
Diagram B
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