Making Foam Look Like Old Wood Beams

[@ajjohnkay5793]

Did this for Halloween... awesome video. Turned out amazing. Boarded up all windows on the front of the house. Stole the show.

[@KerriGilpin]

The wire brush makes a huge difference! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@VanOaksProps]

Definitely. Happy to share the knowledge!

[@sarahrcs]

Holy moly I look this up for my new house and and it’s and I find you!! What are the odds! Thank you so much

[@projecttwentytwentyfiveisgreat]

I’ve been looking for something but wasnt sure what. A creative outlet as it appears. I was artsy fartsy when younger, but life has a way of beating that out of you. This kind of stuff is right in my wheelhouse. Its time to take my homes interior and make it a theme house. Thanks man for the seed of ideas.

[@ItsMeHello555]

Wow! Perfection! You need to list this in more ways! I’ve put up a metal sturdy pipe in the middle of a two story dining room, to hang a chandelier on.. instead of buying a less believable exorbitantly priced faux beam, I’m making YOURS! Best one I’ve seen! Yours looks better than those selling for too much money! Well done and thank you for sharing!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@ItsMeHello555]

​@@VanOaksProps most welcome! I’m a creative lady, learning to be more so! Lol. New subber and will be watching your other videos! Appreciated!

[@VanOaksProps]

@@ItsMeHello555 Thanks for watching and welcome!!

[@CutiesbyKelly]

Totally agree! This is the best one yet!! I’ll be starting mine soon!

[@ItsMeHello555]

@@CutiesbyKelly , nice! Good luck with it! ❤

[@andyvitale6071]

I have to thank you for the amount of money you just saved me.

[@Gigi-dk3kd]

Love, Love love this project. Thinking about doing this in my home. Great job!!!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Wow amazing! All about the layers..That looks like wood alright!

[@MadMagicianGaming]

I started watching this with my brain saying "okay, he's making foam look like wood", but about halfway through without realizing it, I subconsciously was like "he's making wood look more like old wood". That's how convincing this was. Lol

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@BioMedEd]

Yeah, about @3:45 is difficult to remember lol

[@bludodge2008]

I was soooo thinking the same thing… was totally convinced we just skipped to painting wood. 😲

[@aleishaheier1857]

Amazing. I plan to make an accent wall using faux wood. This is perfect. Thank you.

[@scleo1959]

Great job and I like the Herman Munster music.

[@_Maxten]

i just really like how festive this song feels lol

[@Vitagirl]

Wow!! I’m so blown away!!

[@Tysto]

I would start the painting with a thin dark brown wash, which will penetrate the texture much better. Then dry brush your lighter browns. Should take fewer coats to get a good result.

[@unakaposi4215]

Yellow tones cancel purple

[@ashleasanson1755]

Really helpful video, and I love the spoopy music ☺️

[@lamalosa9264]

This is AMAZING! You are SO creative AND talented. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much!

[@trfinley7076]

Thank you so much. Remodeling a travel trailer that has water damage. Was wondering what I would do for the ceiling and this will add both character and insulative value. Since it's not a damage prone area now that the roof is sealed, this should give me an awesome unique look without adding weight to the trailer.

[@christinehordeman4377]

Exactly what I needed! Awesome tutorial!

[@adamczarnik8833]

I always shoot for heavily distressed wood so this is a nice alternative and good time saver!

[@patriciahoffmann1201]

The music cracks me up , sounds like an old vampire movie music 😁

[@VanOaksProps]

Haha. That’s exactly what I was going for.

[@patriciahoffmann1201]

😂

[@drumminfool1]

@@VanOaksProps where can I get this song?

[@rnguyen2516]

I love it! Classic!

[@David-mp6vc]

Excellent for boarded windows or doors on the house!

[@ahakchan842]

Fantastic job.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@phil7556]

Thanks for the quick response. The woodgrain is a fairly fine detail. I'm afraid the resin will fill the fine detail..."nothing ventured nothing gained." I guess I'll just have to try it and see.

[@sswift11]

Super cool!

[@bygxproplay2176]

Ide recommend a very distant spritz of a clear coat to hold all your hard work in place after a rainy Halloween. It also gives the wood a kinda.. 'previously looked after but now its just use to hold back to undead' kind of aesthetic 😁

[@VanOaksProps]

Great tip!

[@DIYGene]

Very cool.

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

I like to drill nail holes and knots in my faux boards and add rust trails from nail holes with orange glaze.

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely!

[@603VIL]

What is the glaze that is used? Do you buy at home depot?

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

@@603VIL I use wood glue with dollar store paprika in it.

[@603VIL]

@@CobwebsandCandlesticks thanks cobwebs!...gotta Go Make Stuff now. 🤘🏻💀

[@jasperjanderson]

Excellent!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Jasper!

[@TheMightyCookieShow]

I actually started making the white foam into boards today. I found it went much better not removing the plastic coating, but, the wood I'm making is heavily weathered though, so i can get away with that. I'm going for old, but internal boards somewhat protected from the elements. So far so good.

[@mindystonge41]

Mind Blown!!

[@deniseclepper1436]

This would ve a great tool to make a lightweight headboard for a bed. Or a wall decoration in a small bathroom. DIY

[@deadandrottencreepylover6267]

WOW , really awesome , i COULD watch this all day long haha , i love the techniques you are using , your good 2 follow voice and the narrow explenation , you DONT rush it , thats what i like because i am from the NETHERLANDS sow its sometimes hard 2 follow videos BUT not with yours , keep it up and greetings .

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pressureflipin1992]

Absolutely amazing. For real!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you, Chuck!

[@fortierdawn]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikelastmanstanding6078]

Looks awesome

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks Mike!

[@Cutelatinguy2]

Loving the series! I'm "just down the road" in Reseda. I'm gonna have to come by to check out your haunt sometime!

[@joyglocker8318]

Great idea, thanks

[@matrixmom31]

Never really tried using light colors first as a base. I have always done dark umber in the crevices first. I like the look! Thanks for the tips.

[@VanOaksProps]

It can work either way. I just happened to go light first this time.

[@ednagil81]

Amazing 👏

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks

[@pamelamyers5917]

So Cool

[@wildfire294]

That was awesome. Great job. 👍 😎

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks 👍

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Awesome technique! Really enjoying this series.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks guys!

[@michelewoods5556]

Awesome! I love it!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks Michele!

[@joanrobinson9193]

This is one of those projects where I never know when to stop.

[@VanOaksProps]

Same.

[@melissab8500]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome results

[@VanOaksProps]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@Spedteacher2020]

What sorcery, it is beautiful

[@marcathens2951]

Wow great job...!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@marcathens2951]

@@VanOaksProps your welcome thanks for the video. I may try that technique to make faux wood beams for my home office 👍

[@thevillainsgraveyard4691]

This is one of my favorite techniques! Thx!! 999

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

EPIC!

[@bahaabusaaid6174]

Very good the best

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@abelflores3752]

Amazing

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks

[@denisemacdonald9253]

You continue to amaze me, this was VERY helpful, thank you.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Denise!

[@hauntjunkies]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for watching.

[@jenandrews1770]

Amazing work as always. 👏🙌

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you Jen!

[@robvader]

Question - what can / do you seal these with to make them weather resistant / weatherproof? Great video, thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

All of the paints used will protect the foam from the weather. Color may fade over time, but there's nothing that can be done about that, unfortunately.

[@phil7556]

This is fantastic! I have done several projects using this technique. But the fragile nature of the foam is a problem. The only solutions to hardcoating, completely covers the fine woodgrain texture effect. I am thinking of coating it with epoxy resin and raking the same steel brush through the still wet epoxy to maintain the woodgrain texture. What do you think? Any ideas?

[@VanOaksProps]

Interesting idea. Definitely will be messy. Why not add the grain first and brush the epoxy into the grain?

[@nicholeseal5731]

I love your channel!! Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@ukemonkey]

This is one of my favs. So quick and it looks so good! 999

[@webhead215]

Love this tutorial! I'll be using it to make boarded up windows for Halloween. Odd question: are those real nails in the thumbnail? I love how rusty and aged they look, and I've been thinking about how I might simulate nails when I mount my pieces.

[@VanOaksProps]

They are, but they’re clipped to about 1/4” and stuck into the foam (for safety.)

[@djc6323]

This is a great diy. Could you use the wood grain tool at the very end to see more detail?

[@VanOaksProps]

You definitely could.

[@stonystone4778]

I absolutely loved this video!! Thanks for sharing!! What kind of foam is this? Can I find at home depot/lowes?

[@VanOaksProps]

It’s XPS insulation foam. You can often find it with other insulation products at Home Depot/Lowe’s.

[@fredly8730]

What are you using to cut that piece of foam to the desired length and width? Hot Wire? Knife?

[@VanOaksProps]

For the tutorial I used a Hotwire tool but if I have a lot of boards to cut I’ll use a circular saw. If you don’t have a circular saw or jigsaw you can use a handsaw. You’ll want to roughen up the edges anyhow so it doesn’t have to be perfectly straight or smooth.

[@mandygirouard2372]

Phuk yes love this...

[@dudleydorite7678]

Could be selling these. Nice work

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@w0lf1969]

I've been watching some of your videos and.................................YOU'RE FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!! I have a question while I'm here browsing at your talented creations. Would double sided tape help your projects stay in place while you're working on them or will it mess up the foam? I use it for a lot of projects but never tried it on foam. Just curious. You are a very talented individual Sir! Thank you

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much! To answer your question, in theory double sided tape should work. Plus, if it’s on the back side and there’s an issue, who cares?! No one will see it.

[@ralphmccolgan7879]

I like the wood at half way through. Thanks

[@georgewilson2865]

The finished close up set off my anxiety. Damn Splinters.

[@VanOaksProps]

Ha! Sorry about that.

[@alisonmcirvin4763]

This PERFECT! Just the application I am looking for to create character and an aged good to my camper! Great details and explanation! Question... does the foam you started with flex a bit for a slightly curved ceiling application? TIA!

[@VanOaksProps]

There’s definitely the ability to bend or trim it for a flush fit.

[@maggiejohnson9411]

Can this be used for outdoor purposes?

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes

[@screaminscott]

Wouldn't the wood grain tool be redundant after using the wire brush? Most of the effect seemed to disappear after using the whisk brush to soften the pattern anyway.

[@VanOaksProps]

I’ve always found that layering gives the best appearance, so even though the wood grain pattern seems to disappear there’s just enough of it laying below the surface to really make it look authentic.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

@@VanOaksProps Where can I buy a wood grain tool? If I can't find one any alternatives to what I could use? Thanks

[@VanOaksProps]

@@vanderhoff66fu theyre available on Amazon or in most larger craft stores and occasionally at Home Depot/Lowes in the paint department near faux finishing tools.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

If I paint my tombstone with drylock and go over it when its wet with the wood grain tool will the grain show up after i paint my final coat of black spray paint on my coffin tombstone? I appreciate all your help thanks.

[@VanOaksProps]

Good question. I don’t know, although I’d assume the grain pattern wouldn’t be very visible since Drylok tends to flatten/spread out as it dries.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

@@VanOaksProps im getting a grain tool and im gonna paint it with black latex paint i hope the grain shows through.

[@francescagrasso7005]

Hi,I have to make a beam out of polystyrene for a production I am working on...should I apply something before painting as u did?This looks great btw!!!Thanks

[@VanOaksProps]

If it’s not being handled, you probably don’t need to coat it before paint.

[@francescagrasso7005]

@@VanOaksProps you mean been used?Not sure...Maybe pva and water as a coat before painting?Thx again

[@VanOaksProps]

I mean if no one will be touching it, then you won’t need to coat it with anything. Acrylic paints bond pretty well to most surfaces, so you can just paint it.

[@fisherwench]

VanOaksProps...I love your tutorials! What is the music you use in the background? Would be great for my Halloween theme this year!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you! It's a piece of royalty free music I found on envato marketplace.

[@fisherwench]

@@VanOaksProps But what is it called? Do you remember?

[@nataliegist2014]

Loved it but how did you cut the foam.

[@VanOaksProps]

There’s a lot of ways to do it. The easiest and most common would be a hand saw. I’ve also used a jigsaw, circular saw, and hot wire tool. All of them get the job done. Some are messier than others.

[@lazyj746]

Can’t find your linked glaze, out of stock. Can you recommend an alternative?

[@VanOaksProps]

Try this: amzn.to/3tjBUaV

[@TheGrumpyChef]

Awesome! Ive been looking for a video like this. Have you ever applied stain to the foam? Dont see why it wouldnt work. Thank you! What type of foam did you use for this project?

[@VanOaksProps]

It was EPS insulation foam.

[@nickgandiosi8792]

Could wood stain be used? Maybe after the base coat of paint?

[@VanOaksProps]

Possibly

[@tahirahkamil2498]

What type of foam are you using? Do u need to paint the foam prior to putting texture onto it?

[@VanOaksProps]

I'm using EPS insulation foam. It does not need to be painted before the texture is added. That pink color is how it comes from the factory.

[@tahirahkamil2498]

@@VanOaksProps thank you

[@tahirahkamil2498]

@@VanOaksProps thank you

[@JuggernautHercules7]

That's like a Beetlejuice / Monkey Bone song your playing

[@DW-lp7bn]

Can you leave this outside? Can you make it harden?

[@VanOaksProps]

You can definitely protect it by adding a hard coat.

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

I know these are for bigger pieces I wonder if that would work for really tiny pieces too because I’m making a model for some thing that’s much smaller than this.

[@VanOaksProps]

It should

[@vanderhoff66fu]

I'm making a 4' by 2' Styrofoam Coffin gravestone. How do you think it will look if I make long Longwood markings and then do the steel brush over all of it because the end result I'm gonna paint it black what are your thoughts will the grain come through on black with a bunch of dry brushing of different colors.

[@VanOaksProps]

I'd only do it if people would get close enough to see it. If not, skip it.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

@@VanOaksProps thanks. I did the back first and it looks great up close. Im going to dry lock one coats then spray paint it black. Then i will weather it a few times with some gray and green. I hope the grain wiil come out 😁

[@mariaemilianegron]

Can I use this outside on my walls?

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely.

[@mariaemilianegron]

@@VanOaksProps okay so do I use exterior 🎨 paint ?

[@VanOaksProps]

@@mariaemilianegron acrylics are weather resistant, but exterior latex paints will give you better protection

[@davidsherman1131]

Where did you get the foam from ?

[@VanOaksProps]

Depending on where you live you may be able to find it at your local Home Depot or Lowes in the insulation department.

[@etwrecipe]

can you make this weatherproof for outdoor?

[@VanOaksProps]

The acrylic paint is weather resistant.

[@etwrecipe]

@@VanOaksProps awesome! thank you so much❤️

[@casiejd10]

What foam do you use and where do you purchase it?

[@VanOaksProps]

I use XPS foam and depending on where you live, you can get it at the local big hardware stores (Home Depot/Lowes) in the insulation department.

[@AndrewZona]

Is this foam suitable for outdoor use? If so, how would you seal it?

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes. The acrylic paint is weather resistant.

[@ge2719]

be easier to go get some rough sawn fence wood for a few quid.... leave it behind your shed between haloweens and it'll age itself.

[@VanOaksProps]

True, but it would take a few years and be incredibly heavy.

[@JaceTLittle]

How would you hang this from drywall? Any recommendations for adhesives?

[@VanOaksProps]

For a permanent installation I’d use liquid nails.

[@JaceTLittle]

@@VanOaksProps thanks

[@jammygee]

What is the “glaze” product that is mentioned?

[@VanOaksProps]

It’s painters glazing medium. There’s a link to the specific product I use in the video description.

[@logangreene7269]

Hey, VanOaksProps. Is insulation foam breakable?

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes, it is.

[@superman00001]

Great fun. Though am a bit traumatised by the music.

[@VanOaksProps]

🤣

[@aclacgnom1266]

W❤🤘

[@chelseakrenning6373]

Hello! Maybe a silly question but, could I use a handheld cheese grater instead of a surfoam shaver rasp? This will be for log cabin set design used on stage so small details are not tooooo important, yet I love how yours looks.

[@VanOaksProps]

Possibly. I can't say with any certainty without seeing it.

[@chrissonaggera8906]

Where can you get the rasp tool at?

[@VanOaksProps]

Oops! Looks like I left that link out of the description. Here it is: Stanley Surform Shaver Rasp - amzn.to/3ezuZ19 you can also pick it up at most hardware stores in the hand tools section.

[@FlowAndGroww]

Not me planning to use this in my house across the ceiling 😂😂😂

[@VanOaksProps]

😂

[@mollyross5111]

How did it go? I'm considering making some faux beams this way.

[@FlowAndGroww]

@mollyross5111 great! I used some old packaging from amazon...my ceilings are high so once you put them up, you can't tell. Up close...it scared me 😂🤣🤣 I'm a perfectionist so I told myself not to panic...once they were in the air, looks like real beams. Lol. You can't mess up if your ceilings are high. If you don't have high ceilings, I'd just get some thin wood, make a 3 sided "box" stain it and install it that way...the ceiling would be the 4th side of your box.

[@EverythingAnimePodcast]

Where did you get that foam

[@VanOaksProps]

Friends found it on Craigslist and shared it with me. They said it had come from a construction site that was planning on throwing it away.

[@40sergei]

Hi where did you get the purple foam?

[@VanOaksProps]

Home Depot, although I haven't seen 1/2" thickness there for quite some time.

[@40sergei]

Thanks bro, Yeah I know that’s why I asked you where to get it

[@juliebrown9543]

Foam board is there anything you can't do with it?

[@VanOaksProps]

It's pretty amazing stuff!

[@vanderhoff66fu]

What is faux finishing glaze?

[@VanOaksProps]

That’s the name of a product. Most hardware stores carry it in the paint department and you can’t also find it at craft stores but they call it “artist glaze”

[@vanderhoff66fu]

@@VanOaksProps what does it do?

[@VanOaksProps]

@@vanderhoff66fu it extends the working time of the paint while also making the paint more transparent.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

@@VanOaksProps thank you very much I made this before without the glaze and I do see the cool marks from the wood grain tool and I don't want to spend $12 on the glaze for only one little piece of wood so I may have to pass on that