Falsh-beam with own hands

Wood is still one of the most popular building materials to this day. It is used for interior design in different styles - from classic to modern. With the help of wood, you can bring coziness to the room and add color to it. Wooden decorative elements do not lose relevance, among them it should be noted:

• Frame structures;
• Surfaces from the lining;
• Imitation of beams on walls and ceiling.

However, it is not always possible to use the present beam, in this case a full replacement can come to the rescue, in which quality the false beams act.

Material for false beams

The false beam can be made of natural wood, but the products in this case will turn out to be quite expensive and will require the need for maintenance in the process of operation. This requirement will be relevant even if the material is well processed, because the natural processes and constantly changing environmental conditions like temperature drops, high humidity and poor ventilation can cause drying up and the appearance of putrefactive formations. The design of this may simply collapse.

Artificial analogue

Not all rooms have load-bearing walls, and the ceiling is highly durable in order to use high-grade wooden beams. In this case, a false beam is used, which is an analog. This element can be made from polyurethane, which guarantees durability, ease and ease of installation.

Plastic does not rot, does not require special care and does not burn. Modern technologies allow you to receive invoices that are almost identical to real wood. Such products are mostly inside have a hollow space, which makes them a decorative element and an excellent disguise for ceiling communications. In addition, a false beam can be made by yourself from foam or plasterboard, the surface of these materials is glued with a special film in imitation of wood.

Fabrication of false beams by one's own hands

If you decide to create a structure of beams, you can use edging boards during the work . In this case, the work will require the preparation of special tools. You will need carpentry, which every home master will be able to find in his arsenal. In addition to these, you should prepare:

• Edged boards;
• Grinding machine;
• Screwdriver;
• A set of sandpaper ;
• Carpenter's ax;
• drill.

When you prepare edging boards, it is best to prefer the old ones, but those that are reliable and of high density. The grinding machine should have wire brushes of different rigidity, this will allow high-quality processing of the material.

Methods of work

When a false beam is manufactured, it should be borne in mind that it will form the basis of the box. Pick up boards in such a way that the direction of the texture and pattern match. To obtain an inconspicuous joint, it is necessary to assemble the structure in the shape of the letter P, using special bars for the connection. The bar on the screws is fixed to the side boards, at the next stage the joint site should be glued with glue and fix the crossbar. On this we can assume that the construction is completed.

To decorate the joint beams should be puttyed and painted. Ceiling false beams are often made in imitation of an aged tree. To do this, use special techniques. The ax on the surface of the product must be chipped and notched, without leaving a corner. The depth of such cuts should be insignificant, only so you do not break the strength of the beam.

The next step is to use a rigid wire brush, which is pre-fixed on the grinder. With its help, you need to process the array so that the fresh notches can be smoothed out and made them look old. The surface is treated with a grinding wheel. When a false beam is made of wood, it is necessary to clean cuts and dents from dust.

Material Finishing

This work can be done with a soft wire brush. At this stage, we can assume that all wood defects are smoothed and prepared for processing with stains and antiseptics.

Wood processing from the inside is also necessary, this will protect the material from the effects of insects and putrefactive formations. It is important to choose the right stain solution to bring the shade to the desired intensity. Only so the beam will look harmonious. The dried surface will become rough. If treated with fine-grained sandpaper by hand, the base will be ready for applying a varnish or other coating in the form of patina.

Manufacturing of beams from polyurethane

False beams ceiling polyurethane also found today its wide distribution. They differ cheapness, ease, simplicity of manufacturing and attractive appearance. An additional advantage is that you can do such things yourself. You can use the foam that remained after the repair, if you have recently carried out the insulation of walls or other surfaces.

An alternative solution will be the acquisition of this material in the building store. Excellent fit 5-cm sheets, which must first be cut into separate strips. If there are separate fragments of blanks, you can glue them together with the help of PVA glue. The next step is to take a self-adhesive film that is made in imitation wood.

You can buy it in the wallpaper departments. When a false beam is manufactured with its own hands of polyurethane, the next step is to film the product on all sides with a film. Do not try to glue it on the entire beam at once, first you need to cut into separate fragments. Ultimately, such a combination will be invisible, but the work will be much easier.

If you want to achieve an ideal result, then it is better to glue, using the help of a second person. At the stage of installation, the beam must be fixed to one of the walls at the correct height. Next, make a markup, focusing on the horizontal level. You can glue these beams on PVA glue. It is more convenient to use than liquid nails. However, the glue does not grasp immediately, it requires the support of products under pressure for some time. However, if the amount of applied adhesive is calculated correctly, then it is possible to wait for 3 minutes to set the glue.

Recommendations for installing beams

The false beams, the ceiling with which you will decorate, should be installed with the help of dowel-nails or self-tapping screws. To mask the joints will need a patch, and the angled mountings will decorate the corresponding nodes. For polyurethane products, profile elements should be prepared. The adhesive composition for this material usually contains toxins, so it is undesirable to stay indoors during the drying of the mixture.

Beams from plasterboard

As a material for the production of false beams, gypsum boards are excellent, in addition to it, the following tools will be needed:

• Screwdriver or drill;
• pencil;
• Sharp knife;
• metallic profile;
• Drywall;
• Perforator;
• hacksaw;
• Self-tapping screws;
• Dowels.

On the surface of the ceiling in the first stage, it is necessary to make a marking for the installation of such products. Along the applied line to the ceiling, the suspensions are strengthened with the help of dowels, and from the metal profile it is necessary to assemble the design of the decorative article. To trim the beams with a sharp knife from the GKL, the side walls and the bottom surface of the desired dimensions are cut out. Plasterboard sheets should be screwed to the profile with screws. At the final stage, the beams must be treated with a primer and a putty.

Conclusion

Ceiling false beams made of wood can be quite expensive. As alternative solutions are beams made of other materials, for example, gypsum board, polyurethane or old boards. This option of decor is usually used when decorating a room in the country style. It is very popular with the owners of suburban real estate and private houses in the city. Sometimes these elements fulfill not only the role of decorating the interior, but also have a functional purpose.