How to Install a Wood Box Beam

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Timbers are a great way to add visual appeal and beauty to any room. Wood Box Beams or False Beams are lighter weight and easier to install. This is fairly easy to do and doesn't take long.

Things You'll Need

• Box Beams
• Tape measure
• Saw
• Square
• Finish Nail gun
• Grind w/ sanding disc]
• Screw gun
• 2x2 lumber

Instructions

1. 

   First measure the room and decide the spacing of the box beam timbers. Remember to take into account all obstacles, lights, vents, etc. Make small pencil marks on the ceiling the width of the inside of the box beam. Measure the length of the beam locations, minus 1/8" and cut the 2x2 lumber. Attach the 2x2 by anchoring them to the drywall or ceiling joists if you can. Make sure you put them on the INSIDE of the lines so the beam will be able to fit over them later. I used a staple gun and screws to attach the strips. Be sure they are secure with no movement.

2. 

   Now cut the box beams to the exact length needed. Remember to figure for any angle or unsquareness. Get the grinder out. Grind the ends of the beams to fit against the drywall perfectly.

3. 

   Carefully lift the beams into place and use a finish nailer to attach the box beam to the 2x2 strips. Be careful not to damage the painted wall. If it doesn't fit perfectly the first time don't force it, do a little more grinding to the false beam as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any gaps, you can caulk it.