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Nice new look (Jul 24, 2010)
I purchased raw beams, so I had to stain them myself. I followed the directions and it turned out good. I used peanut colored paint as a base coat and a translucent deck stain to finish. I strongly recommend letting the stain dry outside for at least a week. The fumes can give you a headache. The paint and stain comes off fairly easily after it dries, so some touch up might be necessary after mounting.
Mike
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Great Value (Jun 23, 2010)
We are very impressed with the faux beams we received. They were easy to order, easy to install and look fabulous. They make the ceiling in our dining room an outstanding focal point. We plan to order more beams for the library!
Yoyo
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Very realistic looking (Jun 12, 2010)
The product is great. We put beams in our "tavern" and no one has been able to tell they are not real.
The metal (rubber) straps were easy to install and look real also.
We are VERY pleased with the product, the help from the web site and the on time delivery of the beams and straps.
Allen
Washington state
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Rustic and Real (Jun 6, 2010)
Perfect for the family room's vaulted ceiling. Real beams were NOT an option because of extreme weight and this is a remodel. Hired a contractor to put them up, and they look like the real thing! Were a little more difficult to install because of length 20ft, and height of ceiling. It took 4 men on various size ladders to lift and anchor. Shipping and delivery was even better than expected and arrived in perfect condition.
TRACY
Sedona, AZ
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Wish I had another house to install them in! (May 31, 2010)
My beams are beautiful. They are actually in the basement which has a "Tommy Bahama" feel to it. The beams fit in beautifully! I had a carpenter install them in a couple of hours. No mess...Easy and gorgeous. I really wish I had another location to install them in because they are really gorgeous, look amazingly real and are uberimpressive!
PICS will be sent via email to info@fauxwoodbeams.com
Dania
Virginia
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Well satisfied (May 16, 2010)
Installation required some thought and planning but results were well worth the effort
John
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Cross for Church (May 6, 2010)
Two beams arrived in good condition. Easy to work with, but scuffed easily if not handled with care. Needs a coating to make finish tougher. Ideal material for use as a cross in church display and Taize service.
Steve
CT
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17 foot beams were a little more difficult to install than we originally thought! (Mar 24, 2010)
The beams in our great room look amazing! But you really have to take in consideration that when doing a room with 17ft length, that you MUST put in support for them!
Laurie
canada
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I love my beams! (Mar 16, 2010)
I absolutely love my Timber beams and corbels. I found you online and your beams helped give me the "old world kitchen" that I had hoped for. Your delivery was right on time and installation was easy. I have had so many compliments on them and it is one of the things I love most about my house!
Kim
Cleveland, TN
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A pleasant surprise (Feb 20, 2010)
I am extremely pleased with the beams I purchased. They look very real and were EXACTLY as described. This was my first time buying anything like this on line so I wasn't sure if they would look authentic or how easy they would be to install. I was pleasantly surprised at their authentic look and ease of installation. I plan to use more in the next room I remodel. Thanks to the company for your honesty!
ThomasM
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Soooo easy! And what an impact on our room! (Jan 31, 2010)
We just finished our project. These beams are so easy to work with. Easy to cut, easy to lift. They are absolutely beautiful. We are now planning where else we are going to place some more beams in our home. Just love them.
Denise Whitlock
Central California
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Rough Timber Beams (Dec 25, 2009)
These are absolutely great! They look real and we look forward to dealing with this company again. One issue: Fex Ex has terrible customer service and I would hope fauxwoodbeams would ship through a different company.
Aaron
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easy to install, gorgeous looks (Nov 23, 2009)
The beams arrived on time and with no damage at all. Installation of 2 beams took me 1 day, with the help of my wife. The room now looks great !
One thing to take into consideration during installation is that the design of the beams are identical so they could look to fake if the pattern is repeated in sequence. It's best to flip flop them.
David Martinez
New Jersey
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Better Than The Real Thing (Oct 24, 2009)
We installed the faux wood beams in a home theater, and they look great! Even close up, they have the look of a real aged timber beam. But since they weight only a few pounds, lifting them up into position on the ceiling was a snap; would have been impossible with a real wood beam that size.
Mike
Arizona
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They changed my whole house, I love the look (Jun 14, 2009)
I was off from work thinking the carpenter would be there all day, he was finished in a few hours, NO MESS. Just like it said, they look real
jill
ct
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Looks great (May 9, 2009)
Product is excellent. However much more difficult than website suggests. Requires a lot of fitting and adjustments to install. Korbels have to be adjusted for imperfect wall angles, beams for fit to ceiling. Korbels also don't fit smoothly to beam so require some careful shaping to make it look good.
Final product looks great however. Haven't finished instlalling them all yet. Probably very easy for professional carpenters but little more work for do-it-yourself folks.
Bruce Swartz
Denver
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All aspects of this product were as good as stated or better. (Jan 21, 2009)
I was 60 years old when I installed approximately 200 feet of the Walnut Timber Beams (BD-20A & BD-20B) in my ceiling. The ceiling ranged from 10 feet to 22 feet high. Working off of a scaffold and following the included directions I was able to complete the installation in two days. I used only the tools I had including a table saw, circular saw, reciprocal saw and knives. No special tools were needed. It was easy! Anyone with a background in building anything can do this! Most important - we have had a multitude of guests in our home and not a single one guessed that the beams were made of foam. Our subcontractor even brings prospective clients to our home! We even held a three foot piece within 3-4 feet of them and no one guessed! This stuff is awesome!
Ron
Union Grove, AL
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Astoundingly gorgeous, makes the room "pop"! (Jan 14, 2009)
We just finished installing the Faux Wood Beams in our master bedroom, and we can't stop looking at them: they are astoundingly gorgeous and make the room "pop"!
We have a master bedroom, 18x24, with a coffered ceiling, that was nice, but just needed something more. We began looking for options on the internet, when we found your website. We liked what we saw, and were particularly impressed with how much your faux beams looked like actual wood. Without ever seeing your work firsthand, we decided to place an order and take our chances, with the assurance of your 30 day return policy, if, after we inspected the actual product, we did not like the way it looked. We took measurements, calculated the size and quantities needed, and placed our order.
We were impressed how fast our order came, and were shocked when we open the first box. "Oh, my God! Look at these! I can't believe how beautiful they look!" They really are beautiful, and look like stained, hewn beams. They don't look like something fake at all, they actually look real, and not just real, but beautiful! The texture, the color, all the inconsistencies of actual wood, knots, grain, light and dark colors. Just absolutely gorgeous!
Because we have a coffered ceiling, we had to spend some time getting all the angles calculated in cutting the beams to fit. Measurements probably took the longest time. The installation videos you provide on your site were very helpful, and the entire job took about 12 hours, including caulking and clean up. We started with the center four beams, then installed the sides, and finally the corbels. We are very excited, and can't wait to show our bedroom off to our family and friends.
Our next project will be the formal dining room, which we will be applying the same treatment to.
Thank you so very much for the great product. We are extremely satisfied, and look forward to doing business with you again. We will recommend your site every chance we get.
Dayton Rinehart
Somerville, TN
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The realism is unquestioned (Jan 14, 2009)
Here are some pictures of the Timber beams that we proudly installed in our new home. Their realism is unquestioned and they add a great deal of character to the house. Thanks to your designers for making a quality affordable product that is a snap to install and finish.
Ken H
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very good product and company to work with (Jan 11, 2009)
The beams are very realistic and a snap to finish and install. I have four beams in my house and everyone who looks at them think they are real. Very good website full of installation tips and easy to navigate. Great customer support. Have purchased several items from this company and would recommend their products to anyone.
doug
new jersey
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Excellent product - looks real and simple to install! (Jan 10, 2009)
I had to hide an unsightly ceiling beam in my kitchen that didn't go all the way across the room. I was able to disguise it and extend it to make it look like a real timber support beam. This stuff cuts like butter, is feather-light and incredibly easy to install. It also takes regular stain and putty and looks completely real. No one believes me if I say they're not real. It blends beautifully with the real wood columns and iron accents in my kitchen. I like it so much I want to do our entire cathedral ceiling in it!
Grant
Camano Island, WA
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Great effect with antique furniture (Jan 4, 2009)
The beams arrived on time for our new house construction, in spite of some customs delays. They were installed in one day and the effect is stunning. None of our friends believe that they are not real wood. They add so much character to any space.
Michel Billotte
Sechelt, B.C., Canada
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lightweight product installed with lightweight tools (Dec 29, 2008)
I wanted some character and warmth in our otherwise typical tract style home. We used the rustic wood beams on our dinning room ceiling. The beams were easy to cut and created a custom "old world" charm that makes our house feel like a home.
Derek
Aliso Viejo, California
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All aspects of this product were as good as stated or better. (Dec 22, 2008)
I was 60 years old when I installed approximately 200 feet of the Walnut Timber Beams (BD-20A & BD-20B) in my ceiling. The ceiling ranged from 10 feet to 22 feet high. Working off of a scaffold and following the included directions I was able to complete the installation in two days. I used only the tools I had including a table saw, circular saw, reciprocal saw and knives. No special tools were needed. It was easy! Anyone with a background in building anything can do this! Most important - we have had a multitude of guests in our home and not a single one guessed that the beams were made of foam. Our subcontractor even brings prospective clients to our home! We even held a three foot piece within 3-4 feet of them and no one guessed! This stuff is awesome!
Ronn
Union Grove, AL
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Everyone is amazed that my beams are fake! (Dec 22, 2008)
My wife and I have always wanted wood beams in our house so when we did a total remodel we thought this was the perfect time. We were so shocked when the bids came in for real timber beams that we thought we would never have beams in our house, that's when I found your website. Your site was easy to use and the pictures showed us exactly what we were going to get, it couldn't be any easier!
We entertain a lot and are always getting compliments on the beams in our kitchen and it fun to see the looks on everyone's face when we tell them that they're fake.
You all have an amazing product and the installation couldn't be easier. We are now going to finish the basement so stay tuned for pictures of more beams and some of your faux stone.
Thanks again,
Adam
Adam Molinaro
Leawood, Kansas
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Outstanding product, looks real and is very easy to install. (Dec 21, 2008)
We placed three of the timber beams in one of rental homes and they made the home look richer and we were able to increase the monthly rent. The beams paid for themselves within one year. We have recommended this product many times and will continue to recommend it because the product is fantastic.
Michael Merrill
San Antonio, Texas
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The look mainly found in multi-million dollar historic homes. (Dec 20, 2008)
After coming back to the USA after my first trip to England I realized how young our homes were. I didn't think I could capture that old world spirit in my home until I found this product. The rustic beams and corbels allowed me to bring a historical look to my interior.
You don't have to be a carpenter to install this product. In an afternoon, I was done. What a difference!
DMP
Southern California
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The beams are very realistic and easy to install. (Dec 19, 2008)
We love the beams for their realistic look and because of the light weight we can use them anywhere and at any point during the process of construction. We featured them in our Luxury Home Tour entry and they were very well received by the 4,000 plus guests who toured the home. No one believed they were not real. The savings on labor and flexibility to add them to a project even in the late stages makes them very attractive.
David Bieker
Deephaven,Mn
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Looks fantastic - we love them (Dec 17, 2008)
We purchased two large timber beams to cover the steel beams that were holding up the second floor of our home - love the way they turned out.
Greg
Canada
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amazing how real the beams look installed! (Dec 13, 2008)
we were looking for an inexpensive alternative to real wood beams to finish the European inspired interior we had designed. Your products were perfect, you had all the parts and details we needed to create an authentic "old world" look in our clients home.
Bill Peterson
Park Ridge Illinois
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Top notch (Dec 12, 2008)
These beams sit aboyt 9ft from the floor and run across, typical exposed beam look on rafter and NOT 1 person including contractors, restoration people or other could tell these were not real beams. Top notch product, highly recommend. Very please,,, bit skepticle at first without seeing in person but would say ever from a foot away one could not tell these are faux beams.... very happy and will buy again
Steve R.
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LOOKS REAL (Dec 9, 2008)
We have used these beams in 3 new homes, they look like real wood beams. installation is simple and one person can insall alone.
Scott Rowe
Ruidoso,NM
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Very good (Dec 8, 2008)
I was totally amazed by this product. I purchased 2 types of beams. Both were very real looking and very well made. I have had many people reach up and touch the beams after I tell them they are not real wood. Everyone is amazed!
Grace
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you'd never know their faux (Dec 6, 2008)
We are custom home builders and have used real old beams in many of our homes. Always very involved from the beginning so that the proper planning can be done due to the need to actually have to build them into the framing of the home.What a jo to be able to install and not have to worry about structural installation. The end result is amazing. If you did'nt know they were not real you could not tell.We are now putting them in our personal home. Thanks for making our job easier
Susan
Branson Mo
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The beams look very realistic and were easy to install. (Dec 5, 2008)
We wanted realistic looking beams that would not be too difficult to install and would not cost a fortune. The Timber Beams from Faux Wood Beams fit the bill perfectly. I did the installation myself with the help of a young man who also had no experience with the product,using the online installation instructions for a guide. We couldn't be happier with the results. Please see the attached photo.
David Klett
Lake Lure, NC
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Great looking and easy to work with (Nov 24, 2008)
I found the faux wood beam website and decided to try these without seeing them in person. I was impressed with how authentic they look when stained. The installation was straight forward and, due to light weight, very easy to work with. I used some 8
keith
Woodstock, Ga
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Surperior product! Amazing results! (Nov 21, 2008)
I proudly own a 1924 historic Spanish Revial home. We have been enjoying restoring it to it's former glory...and with the additon of adding these wonderful and very realistic walnut stained faux wood beams to both the kitchen and dining room, the results are stunning and truly show stopping! Very easy to install. And the result...Classic! Looks like they were originally installed since 1924. For the next project, we soon look forward to adding more beams to the bedrooms as well.
Justin Nylander
Ormond Beach, Florida
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STURDY BEAM (Nov 16, 2008)
I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE HOW STURDY THE BEAM WAS. I HAD TO PIECE 2 BEAMS TOGETHER BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF THE ROOM. IT WENT UP FINE. I AM VERY PLEASED AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR PRODUCT.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, GARY FITZPATRICK, VAN BUREN, AR.
GARY FITZPATRICK SR.
VAN BUREN, AR
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Absolutely B-e-a-utiful! (Nov 5, 2008)
The faux wood beams were the way to go for me. The first reason I looked into them was I live in So. Cal and I wasn't sold on having a heavy wood beam on the ceiling and the chance of it not holding up in an earthquake. Then what really sold me was the price and my contractors price to install was affordable because the product is so light he could do it with just one person. When the project was complete everyone complimented on how beautiful it was and no one even knows they are FAUX!
Tammy
So Cal
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People cannot believe the beams and fireplace mantle are not real wood they look so good. (Nov 4, 2008)
The beams and mantle arrived in perfect condition, were very easy to stain, and were a snap to install with basic household tools. People are totally shocked when I tell them they are foam replicas. This is a great affordable product.
David Siedal
Granbury Texas
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We used your beam in our remodel-it's awesome! (Nov 4, 2008)
Check out My Big Amazing Renovation show on HGTV in November, 2008. Our house in Boulder, Colorado is featured, and there's a piece on the faux wood beam we installed. We love it!
Cindi
Boulder, Colorado
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Excellent service! (Nov 2, 2008)
We ordered 4 beams of which two were damaged by the shipping company. Customer service was very helpful in shipping out the two damaged beams right away. The beams were damaged 4 more times by the shipper. Each time new beams were sent out the next day for replacement.
Ed
Fort Worth, TX
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great,easy,lightweight and you cant tell its not a real beam (Oct 26, 2008)
so very easy to install and looks like a real beam- on of my neighbors asked me how the heck we put that heavy beam on the ceiling -- was shocked to find out it didnt weigh more that 10 lbs
bruce derose
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