Ceiling Beams, Selecting A Installation-of-ceiling-beams

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION OF CEILING BEAMS:
Faux Beams & Wood Beams

All of the standard ceiling beams that we offer may be comfortably handled and installed by two people.

TOOLS (to be purchased separately):

Power Drill

Countersink Drill Bit

Combination Square

Hand Saw

Chalk Line

MATERIALS (to be purchased separately):

Interior wood glue

Latex “painters” caulk

#8 coarse yellow zinc wood screws

Lag screws

Draw a grid of the targeted area and map out the location of the ceiling beams keeping in mind the following: location of the ceiling joists, obstructions (electrical, air vents/returns etc.) and aesthetics.
Transfer the grid to the ceiling using a chalk line to mark the center of the beam.
Take final measurements for the ceiling beam length along the chalk line.
Mark the layout of the ceiling cleats every 36” to 48” and pre-drill the holes for the lag screws.
Secure 2x4 cleats to the ceiling along the chalk line.
Where ceiling joists are not accessible, attach the cleats to the ceiling using toggle bolts… do not over tighten to the point that the drywall cracks and becomes compromised.
Cut your ceiling beams to length.
Mount the ceiling beams to the cleats by countersinking finish screws into each side.
Apply wood glue to the supplied wood plugs and insert to conceal the screws; flush cut to the beam when dry.
For a finished look, caulk or install moulding where the ceiling beam adjoins the ceiling to conceal any anomalies in the drywall from construction.