How To Install A Ceiling Fan In A Faux Beam

We’re often told that our fake chandeliers are usually better than the real thing – and these project photos submitted by a cheeky customer clearly back up that claim. With this suspended beam setup, he found hanging a ceiling fan in a snap.Two of the defining characteristics of wood are that it is solid and heavy. That’s why it makes such a striking addition to interior decor – providing a timeless sophisticated look that adds character and class to any room. Our faux beams are a great way for homeowners to get a similar look in a form that’s easier to install, costs a fraction of the price, and is said to be indistinguishable from the ‘real’. Read: how to install a ceiling fan in a false beamThe project is complete But the advantages of ‘fake walk’ go beyond that – as this project demonstrates. Read more: how to convert amazon gift cards to steam This is a really cool concept, as it aptly mirrors how many timber-framed homes will have similar exposed beams supporting the ceiling .Beneath the faux-wood veneer was a structural support made of wooden planks, since the top ceiling was difficult to install a ceiling fan, so he decided to mount it on the beams himself. That’s the kind of thing that can’t happen on a solid beam because there won’t be room for mounting hardware and there will be an ugly wire running along the beam. With a dummy beam, however, you can solve both of those problems. Our beams can be easily cut with a regular wood saw, so cutting a hole in the beam to let the fan mounting hardware through is easy. Likewise, you can run the cable that powers the fan through the length of the beam’s hollow center – completely hidden from view.Another hanging beam made using the same board Read more: How to downgrade PS4 Firmware: A Simple Guide Adding a fan requires a bit more installation involved than a regular hanging beam. Usually you can simply add wooden mounting blocks to either end of the ceiling and ‘hang’ the beams between them. ceiling fan weight. Therefore, an additional step was required. In this case, the homeowner created a stand out of ordinary wooden planks, which spans the entire length of the ceiling so that it can support the weight of the fan.Custom wood beams are slotted into wooden support boards. The fake beams are then cut to fit the plane and simply slotted into the planks. Because they are hollow, in itself it is very simple to join the beams through, and then secure them with ordinary screws. That covered up the ugly planks and brought out the vivid realism of weathered wood. versatility makes them better than the ‘real thing.’ Read more: How to fix a broken webgl mouse