Building Faux Beams Like A Pro: Essential Tips And Techniques

Learn how to build faux beams and elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home with this comprehensive DIY tutorial! Our step-by-step guide covers everything from selecting materials to mastering techniques for a professional finish. Discover how to achieve the look of expensive wood beams on a budget and transform your space with ease.

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[robertryan]

Very nice job. I am getting ready to install faux beams in our current house, and I love the mitered construction. Thanks for the post!

[Lutzboater]

Really like the look of the beams. Your attention to detail paid off with the beams looking and fitting perfectly. Your foreman at the end is a hoot; pretty little lady.

[sutherlandandrew]

I watched about 10 other videos before yours and yours I definitely found the most helpful. Thanks for putting in the effort to make it :)

[digie]

Thanks man! Perfect example of a one size fits all video. Can’t account for every situation out there. Great starting point. Screwdriver thing is awesome.

[psalmonezerothree]

Nice. I need to create a 6’ faux beam. I’ll try this.

[r.c.b.]

Great video. And keep being a great father. God bless. 🙏🏾❤️

[ryanbreitkreutz]

this deserves 10x more views. ThANK YOU

[scottutube]

Good stuff. I would:
Use a select/premium grade of pine.
Use a sanding sealer before stain.
Glossy? That's not natural for a wood beam. I'd go with flat, satin at the very most.

[nickbild]

One trick I’ve seen that looks like it works fantastic is to use fiberglass reinforced filament strapping tape on the outside of the seams. Lay the three pieces of wood with the miters facing down and apply the tape lengthwise over the entire seam. Flip it over, apply your glue and fold the sides up to form the beam and tack in place with brads or staples. The tape not only keeps the edges perfectly aligned, but it also keeps the glue contained on the inside for less clean-up. It’s pretty slick. I plan to try it soon when I wrap some columns on my patio in cedar.

[mariahrt]

We are getting ready to do some faux beams. Thanks for the simple video with your personal tips!

[BelindaM]

What a great video, and very cute kiddo! Thank you!

[Claysearsy]

Very nice..takes that room to another level!

[abby]

Thank you so much for posting. I hope mine will come out half as beautiful as yours.

[timothyh]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the video and tips!

[JamesKro]

Awesome video! Craftsmanship is a dying trade.

[mariajordan]

I subscribed just because your daughter was so cute. I did like the way you covered that beam.

[averagealice]

Very nice! I can’t imagine not having to put those extra trim pieces at the very ends. Or could you have notched out the drywall and made the beams longer?

[LudovitSzijem]

Cute daughter. Thank you for the tutorial

[jimkoch]

Love the video, tons of good tips. Could this method be using in suspending the boards across a vaulted celing? I'm thinking about doing it in my living and I'm worried they'll sag in the middle. Thanks!

[terrencemccloskey]

Thanks for the tips. I am about to do this for a 24’ span with a single post in the middle. Trying to figure out how to do the section where it meets the single post.