Instructions / Assembly

RUSTIC WOOD BEAM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTR WD BM RUSTIC | 1
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
TOOLS NEEDED:
(1) - Beam
(1) - Mounting plate
(6) - #6 x 1” Wood screws
(4) - #8 x 2-1/2” Wood screws
(4) - #3/16 x 3” Toggle bolts
Measuring tape
Stud finder
Pencil
Drill
Drill bits - 3/16”, 1/4”, 1/2”
Phillips screw driver
Saw (circular saw optional)
Ladder or step stool
Chalk line or painter’s tape
FIGURE A FIGURE B
FIGURE C
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1. Use two different heights of beams when connecting
one beam to the side of another beam. The shorter
height should connect to the side of the taller beam.
(See Figure A)
2. Use 2 people to install beams.
3. Determine Beam layout and mark centerline with chalk
line, painter’s tape or similar. (See Figure D - Possible
Layouts)
4. Use stud finder, to identify and mark the locations of
the ceiling joists.
5. Allow the mounting plate(s) and beam(s) to acclimate
to the room’s temperature and humidity by removing
the pieces from its package and waiting 24 hours
before measuring and cutting.
6. Plan to measure, cut and install one mounting plate
and beam at a time to match your layout and to
assure proper fit. Use standard saw (or circular saw)
to carefully cut beam and mounting plate if required.
Seams can be covered with optional beam bracket
or left alone. Angle cuts can be made for cathedral
ceilings.
a. The mounting plate will be attached to
the ceiling joists if the ceiling joists run
perpendicular to the beam layout. (See Figure B)
b. The mounting plate will be attached to the
ceiling drywall if the ceiling joists run parallel
to the beam layout. (See Figure C)
Ornamental’s beams can contain knots, cracks, dark spots, and
other imperfections all intended to be part of the product’s
character and are not considered product defects. Wood can
be finished using any wood stain / coating, or can be left alone
in a natural state (slight aging will occur if left unfished).
“Prefinished Gray” beams can be touched up using Miniwax Wood
Finish “Penetrating Stain” - Classic Gray 271.
A
B
B
OR
A
B
A
B
FIGURE D - POSSIBLE LAYOUTS
TALL HEIGHT BEAM (5” TALL)
A
SHORT HEIGHT BEAM (3” TALL)
B