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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[@ryanbreitkreutz1]

this deserves 10x more views. ThANK YOU

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

You rule! Watch it a couple more times for me 😉

[@nickbild3538]

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.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Great tip! I’ve seen this used for smaller projects like boxes as well.

[@r.c.b.8087]

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

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Thank you so much!

[@robertryan8029]

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!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

No problem and good luck!

[@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.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it! And she is definitely in charge 🤣

[@CJ-tf5yd]

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

[@Claysearsy]

Very nice..takes that room to another level!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Absolutely!

[@davidbeale8119]

Awesome!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it Brotha!

[@blessedwithdogs466]

Chef’s kiss 🤌🏻

[@sportstertaco]

Nice job! Those look great.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it! We’re definitely happy with them!

[@kristinbonds2135]

Great job!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Thank you Kristin!

[@terrencemccloskey1135]

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.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

24’ is definitely a big task, good luck!

[@preetisunner9056]

Amazing!What kind of wood did you use?

[@bucknboard]

Nice Markis - do y’all get bridge loans for these flips?

[@steventhury8366]

Your daughter loves you.

[@genecarden780]

I would have left the sides a little wide and scribed them to the ceiling( it’s not the roof)Almost all ceilings are bowed. I also would have used a spline at the miters. Especially 14’ long miters.Using staples is NOT LIKE A PRO. But for “quick and dirty “ it’s not bad. But it’s not like a pro.

[@minimumwrist3546]

It’s pro when you are doing the work for a reasonable price.

[@angelabarbour5]

How tall are those ceilings?

[@marcelona93]

What type of wood did you use

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Pine 👍🏻

[@leslieapplegate65]

I would use Flexseal on the inside instead of glue. It stick well and fills the voids. .

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

That thing would be indestructible!

[@amandaj8028]

So you're putting beams over beams? Why not just stain the current beams?

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

The beams the protrude form the ceiling are manufactured beams that consist of three visible parts, two 2x10 dimensional lumber boards and a sheet of 1/2 plywood sandwiched in between. The faux beam is a nice way to hide all of that structural stuff 👍🏻

[@davidgroff3355]

Invisible teeth aligners on your bottom teeth 😅