A beam on the ceiling can be more than just decoration. Its use has a number of advantages that will serve as a bonus to the original interior:

• If you decide to put plasterboard ceiling, the beam will help hide the joints between the sheets. This will have a positive effect on the overall appearance of the coating.
• Hollow beams allow you to hide wiring, pipes and other communications in them.
• If you wish, you can use them to install additional lighting - for example, mount it directly into the yard or turn it into a kind of frame for LED strips.
• The use of ceilings as an element of the interior allows you to emphasize the style of the room;
• Suspended structures - lamps, decorations and even TVs - can be attached to beams made of durable materials (stone, wood, metal).

Of course, we should not forget about the main function - load-bearing, especially in private homes. However, in modern design beams are increasingly used as a stylistic device. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our photo selection to understand what the implementation of such an idea might look like.

Examples of using beams in the interior

There are many design ideas that allow you to transform a beam from a structural element into a beautiful decoration.

Straight wooden beams that contrast in color with the ceiling look very nice in classic interior. They add monumentality to it, at the same time making the room wider.

The ceiling looks voluminous and textured, and additional sources of spot lighting help enhance the effect.

Rough beams made of natural wood can be emphasized with imitation stone on the wall - this will make the room look fresh and unusual.

However, try to avoid dark tones of the flooring - they may seem rough.

The load-bearing beam is favorably emphasized by thinner perpendicular crossbars in contrasting colors. Illuminate it with spotlights for greater effect.

This technique is good for both large and small rooms - it visually adds space and looks good. It is best to use it between the kitchen and the open balcony - this way you can effectively zone the rooms.

By the way, you don’t have to stick exclusively to straight lines. If the beam is used as a decorative element, and not as a supporting structure, it may well be figured.

This solution will hide the wires and just look beautiful. The main thing is to carefully consider the pattern so that it is in harmony with the style of the rest of the room.

As an example, we chose multidirectional rays diverging from the horseshoe framing the lamp - a simple but effective technique that allows you to visually expand the room.

Metal beams are suitable for a high-tech interior. They look unusual, and you can choose almost any shape. Such an airy relief beam as in the photo is more suitable for spacious rooms - it hides a lot of the height of the room.

A nice bonus: Metal is one of the strongest materials. Therefore, you can use the structure to hang chandeliers and decorative items.

However, even in a classic interior, metal beams can look beautiful and appropriate - the main thing is to choose laconic straight lines and a discreet shade.

In this case, it is better to choose a wooden ceiling - the contrast of the two materials looks very impressive and stylish.

It’s better not to try to experiment with color - not every paint will work well on metal, and choosing the right solution is quite difficult.

Open ceiling beams are more suitable for living rooms and halls two-story house- that is, rooms where their use is permitted by height.

Volumetric curly elements look stylish and add warmth and comfort to the room. Use them as a frame for small light bulbs - the effect will be simply magical.

If desired, you can lower a column of the same material from the ceiling - a simple but elegant technique.

Openwork beams for concave stretch ceilings will be appropriate both in a private house and in an apartment with high walls. They look very unusual and original, while visually adding space and airiness to the room.

Better to use contrasting tones one scale - warm or cold, so as not to create a visual contradiction between them.

Scattered throughout the space between the beams spotlights will enhance this effect. This method is good for large rooms in classic style. However, by experimenting with colors you can find a solution for more modern types registration

You don’t have to limit yourself to standard wood shades or boring black and white. You can easily paint the beams any color you like - or even several! However, in this case, you must follow a couple of rules:

• Make sure that the selected palette is combined with each other.
• Remember that in a harmonious interior no more than three or four basic tones should be used. Otherwise, the design will turn out to be too colorful and tiring for the eyes.

Otherwise, everything depends on your imagination!

In a private house from wooden beams you can construct... the entire ceiling. A voluminous relief space illuminated from the inside is a rather unusual design technique. However, remember that the height of the walls must be appropriate.

As you can see, the use of beams in the modern construction world is not only a necessity, but also an elegant design technique that can complement the ambiance of almost any room.

If you have ever been to old private wooden houses or to someone's dacha with wooden house, then they could see, unlike modern cottages and apartments, the ceiling in such an old house and similar buildings, even after renovation, is not uniform. There are protrusions on the ceiling in such a house. These are the so-called load-bearing beams. They served as a base for the roof. Often, rafters for the future roof were installed on the transverse ceiling beams. In addition, they are part of a strong ceiling. The beam ceiling system was based on the frame of the house and was its integral part. The same beams can be found in a wooden garage.

In the modern world, when city dwellers strive to get closer to village life, or want to try something new in design solutions in the interior of an apartment in general or a room in particular. As already mentioned, ceiling beams have a clear, reasonable and important use.

Now these elements are increasingly used in interiors, the design of which is thought out and developed for many famous people famous designers.

Let's look at what interior styles can be organically complemented by elements in the form of ceilings:

1. High-tech style. Most often, polyurethane floors in the form of beams are used here. Experts warn that ceiling beams this style interior in mandatory there should be.
2. Country. This style implies the use of beams in their natural form. Such an imitation should be made of natural material, mainly wood.
3. The design is in the spirit of the Victorian era, that is, the “antique” style.

It is worth mentioning that beams, in addition to the fact that beams have an aesthetic function, they are quite practical elements: with the help of such decor you can create the correct acoustics that you need, while providing the premises with an atmosphere pleasant for all kinds of communication.

Beams on the ceiling in the interior: types of material

As mentioned earlier, for different styles In the interior of a house or apartment, you should use your own special type of materials from which the ceiling beams will be made. What types of beams can there be?

Metal

Experts advise using metal beams as elements of a high-tech interior. Light from light bulbs works well here; it will be more beneficial to emphasize the metallic shine. TO metal beams include structures made from a mixture of steel and aluminum.

Wooden beams

Being a noble natural material, beams made of real wood can bring an atmosphere of nature, naturalness, harmony and tranquility to the living room or bedroom. Besides, this type beams are good for those who like to experiment. A wooden beam can be aged using a variety of solutions, coated with paint or patina, small cracks made, and much more. That is, we can conclude that wood is best able to reveal the full potential of the room being decorated.

Polyurethane

A fairly common material for making ceiling beams. It has a number of valuable properties that put it in first place. Firstly, this design has high fire safety and does not absorb odors, which will be extremely important when decorating kitchen ceilings with false beams. In the hall you can also use this material. Due to its special shape (the beams are made in the shape of the letter “P”), it allows you to organically hide all the wires that are forced to go through the ceiling. In such beams you can install spotlights, which will look quite stylish. In order to hide visible joints between the structure and the ceiling itself along the perimeter of the beam, it is recommended to use special decorative belts.

For this reason, first of all, you should decide on the interior style of your apartment or house and what the materials will be made from. beam structures.

Ceiling design with beams

Ceilings with beams find their way wide application in all areas of the house or apartment.

And yet, for the most part, design experts advise using these beautiful interior elements in such residential areas as:

• Living room/hall;
• Kitchen:
• Bedrooms;
• Guest rooms.

The choice of one design or another is based on the chosen style of the entire room. This should all be decided and approved at preparatory stage, before renovations begin on the premises.

Here it is worth considering the shape of the ceiling. It can be vaulted, multi-level, and can be characterized by a horizontal surface, which, first of all, should be properly leveled using a special device so that the subsequent installation of the beams takes place without incident or difficulty. At the same time, do not lose sight of the information about what the family budget is allocated for repair and installation work. Fastening, padding, finishing of beams and the ceiling itself can be entrusted to teams of workers specializing in these tasks, or you can do everything yourself.

How to replace sagging ceiling beams with your own hands

Over time, just like in our grandparents' old houses, the beams can begin to sag. This is typical for beams located in private wooden houses. The reason for this is the shrinkage of the house over time. Therefore, if you are the happy owner of your own home, you should set yourself up for the fact that after some time beautiful beams will begin to bend.

Bent beams pose a danger to those who walk, for example, on the ceiling of the attic, that is, directly above the beams.

Another reason for sagging beams, both decorative and main ones, can be fungus. Its presence is indicated by black spots appearing on the ceiling. To prevent the development of fungal infection on the ceiling, you should periodically keep the windows open to ventilate the room and make the air drier. To solve this problem, it is necessary to level the ceiling sheet.

This can be done:

1. Using metal profiles and drywall. Do not forget that in this case the ceiling height will decrease due to the fact that the drywall will be installed below the level of the sagging beams. Thus, we can immediately say that this option is not suitable for apartments with initially low ceilings. OSB can also be used. This is an oriented strand board.
2. Leveling with support on the floor. Bent beams can be leveled by using supports. Often additional supports under sagging beams are hidden in partitions.
3. Attaching to the rafter beams.

The decorative beams themselves can be fastened using special U-shaped pins; they can also be used to hem the material in order to strengthen the beam structure. In addition, if you originally had decorative beams, you can simply replace them with new ones.

Antique ceiling with beams: do-it-yourself elements, lining and finishing

If you want to decorate your home with a ceiling with beams, then you can implement this idea with your own hands.

It's not as difficult as it might seem at first:

1. First of all, decide in which room the structure of decorative beams will be placed.
2. Then the false beams are assembled directly. They are usually assembled from three parts, resulting in a U-shaped beam with a cavity inside. This should be done strictly according to the instructions.
3. Attach the resulting decorative beams in the living room to their designated places, bringing together the entire beam ceiling structure.
4. Design of the structure in the style of the main interior of the room. For example, beams can be sheathed with various kinds of materials, including fabric, and beams can also be painted, making them white. These options are well suited for rooms in oriental style or made in high-tech and modern style.

Installing decorative beams on the ceiling (video)

The use of beams in the interior of a house to decorate the ceiling of rooms is not limited by anything except your imagination. To decorate the structures themselves, you can use light-colored paint, you can sheathe artificial beams with embossed fabric, and the like. The only limitation in variations can be the lack of ideas and the meager size of the furnished room.

• Types of false beams
• How to age beams

Types of false beams

Initially, beams were an element of a certain style (country, loft), but now they can organically fit into minimalism, Provence, Art Nouveau, and other trends. This technique allows you to visually adjust the dimensions of the room through a certain arrangement of beams on the plane.

• Beams running parallel to the length of the ceiling visually elongate the room.
• Beams mounted transversely expand the room.
• The cross-shaped arrangement of beams will add volume to the room.
• Beams extending onto the wall will help raise the ceiling.
• To lower the ceiling, the beams are lowered and fixed to the walls and hangers.
• With the help of beams, a room can be zoned by placing them in a certain sector.
• You can arrange elements not only longitudinally, parallelly and crosswise, but also obliquely, or divide the ceiling into sectors different sizes. For example, highlight the central part with a chandelier, the remaining zones will serve as a frame.

When decorating with beams is planned at the design stage, the floors are designed in such a way that fine finishing fit between load-bearing elements, so you don’t have to imitate anything, just finish it in advance. But such situations are rare, although they do occur; basically, the idea of ​​​​using beams comes already in the process of finishing or overhaul, so you have to select suitable option imitation. There are several types of decorative beams:

• Wooden - ready-made decorative elements (solid or prefabricated), sold in specialized stores, to order in a carpentry or furniture shop, homemade products from timber or boards.
• Polyurethane - ready-made hollow moldings of various colors and textures, visually qualitatively imitate natural texture and look almost like wood. If you order polyurethane blanks in production, they will have to be finished (puttying and painting or gluing with films).
• Foam plastic - they are practically not found on sale, but you can make it yourself, since thick and dense thermal insulating foam is a universal blank from which you can mold anything you want. Given the low cost and availability of the source, considerable investments will be required in production and decoration.
• Plasterboard - they are a box with a frame made of a profile or timber, covered with sheets of thin plasterboard. Like the foam version, a neutral blank for realizing any fantasies, but it will also require careful finishing and fine-tuning.
• Composite – rack and pinion wooden frame, sheathed sheet materials(MDF, chipboard, chipboard).

There are usually no difficulties with ready-made structures, except for one thing - you need to buy them. And this pleasure is not cheap, even if we are talking about polyurethane, not to mention valuable species wood Therefore, let's stop at homemade options, most often these are timber, board and drywall. In this part of the article we will look at the production of beams from wooden beams.

Homemade decorative beams from timber

One of the most popular methods is to use timber with the same cross-section or with different sides, depending on the desired effect. To avoid deformation, a dry timber is needed; wet wood will twist, and there should be no wormholes or rot on the lumber. In addition, the beam must be even - if the texture is difficult to discern with high ceilings, then the braid will immediately attract attention. The method of fastening depends on the type of floor, the beam weighs a fair amount and must be securely fixed; dowel-nails, anchors, wooden choppers or studs are used on concrete slabs. Having decided on the layout diagram (draw it by hand, make a drawing in a graphics editor), it is transferred to the ceiling. The easiest way to mark the lines is with a level, but in the absence of this, a level and a rule or a contrasting cord will do.

Mount already treated with protective and decorative compositions beams. The through fasteners are covered with decorative elements or covered with wood putty and painted over. As an option, use both fasteners and decor at the same time, as our craftsmen advise.

KevinV FORUMHOUSE Member

Three or four anchors are hidden, cover the anchors either with wooden plugs or with decorative overlays for the heads of forged nails.

And the advice works.

SHIRA Member of FORUMHOUSE

Thanks for the idea, we did everything: we ordered giant bolts with forged ends and stupidly screwed the beam right through to the slab. The nuts on the floor on the second floor will just get lost in the insulation.

When using putty, a thick layer may burst, and the defect will appear even through the paint. To prevent this from happening, our craftsmen do the following.

Goodrem FORUMHOUSE Member

The first step is to apply a starting layer of wood putty to the screw holes and wait until it dries completely. If the layer is thick, it usually cracks, but I cover the cracks with a second layer, and after painting they do not appear. I sand the putty areas, remove dust with a damp sponge and touch up the paint.

Another one of our craftsmen with the nickname Cicero I made beams from timber with a cross-section of 70x50 mm, bought edged, sanded lumber, checked the geometry by looking at the end. I treated the timber with stain and opened it with ship's varnish, after which I fixed it.

Cicero FORUMHOUSE Member

We mark installation lines on the ceiling, drill holes in the timber with a 12 mm drill, no more than 50 mm deep. In the same holes, we drill 8 mm holes every 30 cm and drive 120 mm self-tapping screws into them. We apply timber and mark the places for the holes on concrete ceiling. Using a hammer drill, we drill 8 mm holes, drive the choppers into them and screw the timber on. The heads of the screws come out hidden, we cover all these places with wood putty, once the putty dries, we paint over it with stain and varnish.

The craftsman is pleased with the result, it turned out “very nice”, the time spent was two and a half hours on four beams of eight and a half meters each. Portal member lobz I also made the beams from timber, but mounted them to concrete metal pin with threaded rod (M8) with brass anchor.

How to age beams

In addition to conventional varnishing, ceiling beams are often artificially aged by brushing - with a rough disk with a metal brush on a sanding machine, or the initial treatment is done manually, and a disk with softer bristles is sanded in the second pass. There are a lot of variations of this method, but the essence is the same - to reveal the structure of the wood by mechanical processing, then emphasize paint and varnish materials. Several layers of clear and tinted varnish are combined, each intermediate layer is sanded with sandpaper or stones. I used this method SergeiSt, he took the timber for the beams raw, but then dried it outside and indoors.

SergeiSt Member of FORUMHOUSE

After the timber was aged, they applied varnish to match the color, let it soak in and dry, and cleaned the surface with blocks. Because of this, the upper layers of wood became light, while the lower ones remained dark. Finally, a colorless varnish was applied; this can be done as many times as you like, it all depends on the desired intensity of shine. I was completely satisfied with the result.

On the ceiling SergeiSt I made a cross-shaped layout, dividing the ceiling into nine zones, with a large central part. The craftsman covered the joints with homemade metal lanterns; it was possible to use ready-made decorative elements, but when your hands are golden, you don’t take the easy way out.

Once upon a time, ceiling beams were a necessary architectural element in the tradition of many peoples. The construction of spacious village houses, temple domes, theater vaults and long covered galleries could not have been done without them. Today, ceiling beams in the interior are more likely decorative element, reflecting a certain style. Often they are multifunctional and practical, but in order for false beams to become a highlight of the design, it is important to follow the recommendations of experts.

Children's bedroom design with wooden beams

Decorative beams on the ceiling in the interior

Kitchen design with flowers and decorative beams

Wooden and metal lintels are part of the roof, ceiling or roof structure complex shape. It is impossible to build an attic, large terrace or extension without them. In this case, they carry an important functional load.

The main task when decorating a house with ceiling beams is to give the rough logs the most “lived-in” appearance. It is important that the atmosphere of the living room, hallway or recreation area with flights of stairs looks homely and hospitable.

Modern decorative ceiling beams in the interior look like wood, although they are made from composite and polymer materials. Most often they are hollow inside, and this good opportunity hide wiring and pipelines, secure lamps or brackets for suspended structures. In this case, they carry more of a practical load than a functional one, and false wood in the interior is very popular today.

Wooden lintels can be adjacent to the ceiling, form a separate lattice, or be a support for connecting inclined planes, as in the photo of the ceiling with beams of the original design.

Living room design with corner sofa, paintings on the wall and decorative beams

Apartment design with decorative beams

Interior styles where beam structures are most appropriate

Today it is customary to build houses with an aesthetic connection to a certain style, so that they look like an old “family estate”, and not like a new unfurnished building.

The most popular are buildings in the spirit of Provence, where the floors are made of light wood or covered with whitewash. In a Provence style kitchen, it is appropriate to decorate with garlands of garlic and onions, suspended from the beams with dry bouquets of lavender and spicy spices.

The natural color of dark wood is used in the style of a mountain chalet from the Swiss Alps. This style is especially relevant in buildings mansard type with a habitable attic space. And although the ceilings here are the basis of the roof, they are used for insulation and decoration in all possible ways.

The Japanese style was initially focused on collapsible houses, since the elements often destroyed the buildings of the poor and rich islanders of the easternmost ridge. Beam floors it was easy to construct and dismantle after the tsunami and earthquake. This style has taken root around the world, and decorative ceiling beams remain an indispensable attribute a recognizable minimalist interior, where a noticeable tribute to the culture of Japan is visible.

Stretch ceiling with beams in the middle with a chandelier

Bright white design combined living room and kitchen with decorative beams

Balcony design in cream color

Loft – this is the reformatting of non-residential premises into urban housing large area. Metal or concrete floors, open communications, roughly painted or aluminum corrugated beams are appropriate here.

In a classic interior, only well-processed wood is used, carved, varnished or painted. Neat beams on the ceiling in a classic or traditional interior look light and elegant. The color of the wood should match the shade of the furniture and joinery.

Another classic option is ceiling beams and floors made of the same material against white walls. A similar solution is often practiced in imitation of retro or country style.

Beam structures are widely used in high-tech style - as the basis for original lighting in the kitchen or living room.

A unique design can be created in any decor historical style, if the use of decorative beams on the ceiling is structurally justified.

Please note: The owners of some buildings try to hide the structural beam base with suspended or suspended ceilings. This is impractical, since you will have to give up a significant part of the ceiling height. It is better to think about their decor, even upholstering them with fabric between the painted wooden beams in the bedroom or finding another option.

Living room design with suspended ceiling and TV

Wooden partitions in the kitchen interior

There is no point in hiding nautical-style beam structures if the house is designed as a wardroom. They fit perfectly into bungalow, eco and ethno styles.

Homes in english style- a lot of natural wood, including ceilings divided into squares with niches. This solution will emphasize the sophistication of the aristocratic finish. It is possible that old substrates will have to be renewed and varnished.

Decorative partition in the kitchen

Light kitchen design with brick walls

Bright white kitchen with wooden beams

Imitation of wooden beams

Natural wood today is an expensive pleasure, and massive structures made of natural material very heavy. They create additional load on the foundation and walls; there are problems with installation and delivery due to their impressive weight. Moreover, from high humidity they can be "led".

Manufacturers of building materials have offered a convenient budget alternative made from polymer materials. The design of false beams, which are hollow inside, is not inferior to products made from natural wood, which have to stand for several months to reduce humidity.

Advantages of polymer decorative beams on the ceiling:

• moisture resistance;
• fire resistance;
• attractive price;
• relatively light weight;
• large selection of textures and shades.

In terms of strength and some other indicators, decorative beams are even superior to wood. They have an undeniable advantage - the ability to imitate any type of wood with a natural texture of various shades. For example, wenge-colored false wood in the interior, in harmony with eco-veneer doors, furniture and laminate flooring of the same luxurious chocolate color with a reddish tint.

Bathroom design in mustard color

Room design in mustard color with wooden beams

Leafing through catalogs from manufacturers, it is easy to notice that there are different decorative beams for ceilings:

• with the effect of varnishing and painting;
• with cracks and imitation of aging;
• smooth (polished) and “rough” processing.

With such products, everything is thought out for ease of fastening, and natural wood difficult to install in a hidden way. U-shaped false beams are the best way to hide communications in a bathhouse or sauna, in residential premises in loft, country style or in classic-type buildings.

L-shaped pseudo-beams are also produced, which are laid along the perimeter of the ceiling, the goal is the same - to hide pipes and wires, and imperfections in the articulation of surfaces. You can also build a rectangular imitation with your own hands to hide defects in the joints of floor slabs in an apartment.

False plasterboard beams are covered with film materials that imitate wood. This design is visually no different from the original, as in the photo.

Natural wood is preferred in houses made from natural environmentally friendly pure materials. The fact is that when everything in the house is made of wood, it reacts equally to temperature changes or changes in humidity levels - it “breathes”. If some of the structures are made from building materials that are not as plastic as natural wood, additional load will be created, especially during primary shrinkage or during minor seismic factors.

Stone wall in the interior of the living room

Room design in rustic style

Wooden partitions in the interior

Color selection

Wood with high decorative qualities is considered to be the most in demand for interior decoration:

• rosewood (wenge);
• nut;
• cherry;
• ebony;
• oak (bleached and stained);
• ash;

When imitation wood cuts are used in synthetic analogues, the natural shade can be enhanced or “whitened”.

The color of the wooden beams on the ceiling in the interior is selected to match the overall design concept.

TABLE (Classic options)

House design with wooden partitions

Corridor design in white

A good example in the photo is the design in village house white.

Advice. When choosing a color, keep in mind that dark wood looks heavier, white wood looks almost weightless.

Colored ceilings should be in harmony with the main tone in the interior. Contrasting designs seem to “break up” the space; this is good for spacious rooms with high ceilings.

If the interior design turns out to be expensive, but a little nondescript and faceless, you can transfer all the attention to the upper plane, which will become the “highlight” of the decor, as in the photo.

Decorative beams in the interior of the house

Option for using decorative beams for the ceiling

Living room interior with decorative beams

Decor and aesthetics of ceiling structures

There is no point in hiding well-processed wood under the ceilings; it is better to give the interior with beams more importance in the design concept:

1. Jumpers between columns or pilasters perfectly hold ceiling structures. To mitigate the shortcomings of the old building, it is better to reorganize the room using zoning techniques. Decorative beams at the top will help break up a large room into a kitchen block, dining area and reception area, as in the photo.
2. In a room with a pyramidal or domed ceiling, decorative structures will help achieve the “open sky” effect if the background is light blue.
3. A stretched glossy canvas behind the ceilings will add depth to the space.
4. An inimitable interior will help you create beam structures with different patterns– herringbone, checkered, triangles, hexagons.
5. The floors will serve as the basis for reliable fastening of suspended structures:

1. It is easy to hide defects in the articulation of surfaces behind the ceiling decor. Complex design with lintels will hide a leaking ceiling that could not be repaired in the usual way.
2. A low ceiling in the kitchen can be effectively enhanced with the help of ceiling beams, a bar counter and hanging modules and other elements for placing dishes and kitchen utensils. It will look natural, like it once did in village houses.
3. The interior of the attic looks most organic, where the lintels carry a decorative load. When the room is spacious, the periodicity of wooden beams gives a certain orderliness and meaning. It's better when all wooden decor one shade.
4. A simple ceiling design with beams in a country house always looks very practical. This is a lot of additional possibilities for storing and placing kitchen utensils and small items. Various brooms and bundles, bags and bundles, hooks and nails were traditionally hung around the perimeter for temporary and permanent storage of anything.
5. Decorative beam structures in the bedroom are not appropriate in every style. But canopies and other textile decor have long been attached to them. Mirrored ceilings with black lacquered logs in the sleeping area look extravagant and elegant.
6. Beam lintels are also used to decorate a mini-pool, a spacious bathroom or bathroom. In this case, false beams made of polymer materials that imitate wood are recommended. They are not afraid of high humidity, but it is convenient to hide pipes and electrical wiring behind false wood in the interior. If desired, the internal grooves can be made sealed.
7. In a teenager’s room, the interior with wooden beams can be advantageously decorated diode strip or garlands. Older students love artificial lighting and twinkling lights. Such decor can become a source of special pride; teenagers willingly show off the original furnishings to their friends.

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October 22, 2016
Specialization: master of internal and exterior decoration(plaster, putty, tiles, drywall, lining, laminate and so on). In addition, plumbing, heating, electrical, conventional cladding and balcony extensions. That is, renovations in an apartment or house were done on a turnkey basis with all necessary types works

Decorative ceiling beams made of wood are inherently false, as they do not carry any load. These interior details are held in place by consoles. They look very impressive and decorate the room great, adding a retro touch to the interior.

Today I will tell you how you can make and install them yourself, and also present to your attention the video in this article for a complete understanding of the process.

Making false beams

Advantages

Design features and advantages are as follows:

• First of all, wooden beams on the ceiling in the interior create a unique color and comfort, and it is definitely pleasant to be in such a room;
• they can be made to suit every taste, painted in any color and in any size;
• a very important advantage is that they are hollow, therefore, they represent an ideal place for laying various communications - wires, cables, pipes, and so on;

• Such products are also produced from wood-like polyurethane - they are lighter and more durable. However, you are unlikely to be able to make such a profile yourself, since it requires casting molds.

Material selection

No matter how carefully you assemble such a structure, it is important to choose the right material:

• To assemble your own fake wood ceiling beams, any type of wood will do. Only, of course, it is necessary that all the elements are of the same type, otherwise the texture will be different, and this does not always look good;
• the boards must be dry - if they are wet, then after some time after drying, the joining seam will become noticeable. As you know, the room is always warm, and the air rises upward, so this process will only contribute to deformation;
• It is desirable that the board be edged, the same width and thickness, to make adjustments easier.

Note. When choosing a material, you should also pay attention to the deformation of the board. If it is strongly led, then it will not be possible to tighten the two elements tightly, especially since there is no way to use a clamp here. Therefore, the instructions do not recommend the use of deformed wood.

Assembly

To make decorative wooden beams with your own hands, you can’t get by with a regular hacksaw - here you need a plunge-cut circular saw ( manual circular saw). Its clamping bar can rotate, that is, it can be set at any angle.

Although in in this case It would be best to set it to 45⁰. You will also need at least a simple workbench where you can cut and assemble, and a pair of clamps for clamping the board during cutting so that it turns out as accurately as possible.

So, secure the board on the workbench, set the pressure bar circular saw at an angle of 45⁰ and cut the longitudinal edges at this angle. Even if the disc is new, that is, sharp, it will still leave roughness that will interfere with a tight fit, so I recommend using coarse sandpaper to make the cuts.

When all three boards are ready (the bottom one with two cuts, and the side ones with one), you should prepare glue (PVA or any other for wood) and bars for tightening the two elements.

To ensure that the self-tapping screw attracts the board well, drill holes in the block for free movement of the screws. Try to ensure that the intersection points are no closer than 50 mm to each other, otherwise the block may split.

The distance between the screws should be no more than 15-20 cm - this frequency will ensure a tight fit, therefore, the joint will not be noticeable. Now apply glue to the sections of the joining boards, attach them to each other, insert a block into the corner and tighten the elements with self-tapping screws. Do this not in a row, but preferably from the middle to the edges to avoid deformation.

But in order to make a wooden ceiling with beams with your own hands, you will have to make consoles for them on which they will rest. You can choose whatever shape you want for the consoles, or just the one for which you have enough carpentry skills.

The most popular options are shown in the top photo - you can use them, the main thing is that the console matches the beam in width - it’s much more beautiful.

Appearance

The finishing of the finished profile depends on the type of ceiling you have in your house using wooden beams, and the rest of the interior should also be taken into account. But the best way give a cozy appearance is wood brushing.

This is artificial aging of wood, when it is removed with a metal brush. top layer and the structure of the tree appears with particular brightness. But not all types of wood lend themselves well to such processing - it is best to brush Siberian larch or pine, but on alder the surface turns out to be poorly sanded.

This type of processing can be done a little differently, for example, with an ax - tilt the ax at an angle of 20-25⁰ and make random chips in the corners and along the plane. The tool must be well sharpened, that is, sharp.

The aging effect can also be achieved by burning wood - for this you will need blowtorch or gas nozzle. The firing should be uneven and the texture will appear with varying degrees of brightness.

There are also special paints for artificial aging, which clearly highlight the growth rings and create a cozy effect. It is quite possible to use them too.

In most cases, the manufacture of decorative wood beams means that they will display solid wood, so the structure of the wood should be preserved. As a rule, finished profiles are coated with stain and varnish. The stain makes them much darker, and the varnish protects them from various insects, fungal mold and moisture.

Decorative beams do not always have to be in a rustic style. For example, if your walls are white, install white plastic windows and doors, then the profile should be in harmony with such an interior.

In such cases, the boards are sanded with a sander and painted white, as in the photo above. The feeling of wood remains, but the design is much closer to modern.

Installation work

This is the kind of structure we will now create, where we will not use consoles - the fastening will be done on bars. There is no point in installing consoles here - the presence of vertical beams cancels them out. As you can see, the beams here have different sections, which gives a special charm to the interior - it turns out that one seems to come out of the other.

I would like to note right away, so as not to return to this topic later, that cuts are made at the intersections with vertical or horizontal beams. You just need to do them with maximum precision to avoid gaps.

You can start from the corner on which the L-shaped profile is mounted and for this purpose the bars are first attached - their cross-section is not important, but it is much more convenient to use a 30x40 mm rail. One block is screwed onto the wall with self-tapping screws, and the other onto the ceiling.

On the ceiling where the U-shaped profile is attached, the fixation system remains the same - you screw two to the ceiling. Just try to ensure that you align them as accurately as possible to the internal width of the beam, so that it fits tightly.

After installing the bars, a beam is put on them and secured with finishing nails or self-tapping screws with an anti-corrosion coating. This is very convenient, since replacement is always possible ceiling beam V wooden house if necessary.

The final touch is decorating the joints - for this you can use special belts that imitate forging. The belt itself sits on glue (you can use “Moment”), and at the edges, so that there is no lag while the glue dries, it is fixed with a stapler.

Conclusion

If you, dear readers, have any questions or suggestions for creating beams on the ceiling, write about it in the comments, I’ll be happy to talk about this topic. Besides, your opinion is important and interesting to me!

October 22, 2016

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