Faux Wood Workshop» Spotlight on FAQ Thursday http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog Tips, ideas, helpful info on building with faux wood beams Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:09:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Spotlight on Faq Thursday http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/spotlight-on-faq-thursday-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spotlight-on-faq-thursday-2 http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/spotlight-on-faq-thursday-2#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:47:51 +0000 Roland http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/?p=1271

Q: Do you offer multiple stains on the beams?

A: Depending on which style of faux wood beam you choose, you may have a choice between a few finishes.

Timber, Raised Grain, Rustic, Sandblasted, Roughsawn, Custom Woodland, Custom Aspen, Custom Hand Hewn and Pecky Cypress beams come with the option of being unfinished*, or being finished with walnut stain.

Here are some examples of the colors:

Faux Timber Beams
Unfinished*		 Faux Timber Beams
Walnut

 

Custom Woodland is currently our only line to have an option of a Cedar stain:

Custom Woodland Beams
Unfinished		 Custom Woodland Beams
Walnut		 Custom Woodland Beams
Cedar

Mesa, Windswept, Tahoe, Belmont, Colorado logs and Montana logs are only offered in unfinished*.


unfinished*

 

Regal and Regal 2 come finished in white**:


White**

Charlet faux beams are available in a Pine color:

Chalet Beams
Pine

* Unfinished beams can be easily stained or painted to match any decor.
** These beams are prepped for painting and come pre-primed in white.

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]]> http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/spotlight-on-faq-thursday-2/feed 1 Spotlight on FAQ thursday: Fireplace Mantles http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/spotlight-on-faq-thursday-fireplace-mantles?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spotlight-on-faq-thursday-fireplace-mantles http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/spotlight-on-faq-thursday-fireplace-mantles#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:02:59 +0000 Roland http://www.fauxwoodbeams.com/blog/?p=1173

Q Can I use your Beams as fireplace mantel?
A It isn’t necessary to order a beam and modify it to be a fireplace mantle. we do offer a selections of fireplace mantles in, made in Faux wood or Real wood and in a variety of styles.

Click here to view our Faux Mantles and Real Mantles

Here are a few pictures of our Fireplace Mantles

Click an image below to enlarge

Click here to view or photo gallery


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Q) How do I install your Faux Beams?

A)Installing our Faux wood beams is easy:

1)Cut wood blocks to fit inside the beam (not supplied) .

2)Attach the blocks of wood to your ceiling. Use Liquid Nails or PL Construction adhesive on the top edges of the beam. (This step is optional).

3)Slide the beam over the wood blocks on the ceiling. Screw or nail through the beam into the block of wood. Lastly, fill nail or screw holes with colored wood putty (not supplied) to match the color of the beam.


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Q. Do you offer fireproof Faux Beams?

A. Yes, We offer a Class-A firerating on a selection of our beams. It will add an additional 10-15% to the price. Please click here to learn more.

Firerating is available on the following Faux Beams

Raised Grain Beams

Raised Grain Beams

Rustic Beams

Rustic Beams

Rough Sawn Beams

Rough Sawn Beams

Woodland Beams

Woodland Beams

 

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Spotlight on FAQ thursday

Q. Can a Truss System be made from your Faux Wood Beams?

A. Yes, our beams are perfect for truss systems and can be mitered very easily. The Custom Hand Hewn, Custom Aspen, custom woodland, raised grain, can be ordered with 4 sides, making them a perfect option for trusses.

Here are a few examples that were made form our Faux Beams
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For more pictures please visit our Photo Gallery


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