Distressed Wood Ceiling Beams
Decorative ceiling beams are one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to dramatically improve the décor of a room or exterior.
Distressed wood ceiling beams. In malibu after the beam had been sanded smooth juan applied a honey stain to the wood. Wear protective eye glasses as. Take a mechanical wire brush tool and brush with the grain on each piece of wood. Chemically staining the new wood effectively gives it an older looking color and patina and this method using vinegar and steel wool employs common materials.
For more how to video visit. Photo credit laurie fryar photography distressed beams green valley truss jblackbmc. This versatile range of styles that fall under the heavily distressed category will help you set the mood whether you re looking for old world rustic cottage mediterranean or tuscan flair. These beams are were built distressed and finished to fit the french couture theme throughout the house.
Pour enough white distilled vinegar to cover it and let it sit for about 10 hours. Heavy chains or a sock filled with nuts and bolts can also be used to whip distress marks into a beam. Cut one side of two 2 boards at a 45 angle. A final step to give the beam a satin look or depth is to seal it by using wet black sandpaper.
Prepare a mixture by putting steel wool in a jar spray bottle or other sealable container. Measure your length and cut all pieces to size. We ve noticed that aged wood beams are one of the features most sought after by homeowners right now. Start by taking the sawmill in a vertical motion.
Instructions distress boards with hard materials we used chicken wire large chisel screwdriver and hand weeder to create your. However old salvaged wood beams are usually very heavy cost prohibitive and are often compromised by warping or insect damage. The beams were featured in the media room and were given a custom color to satisfy the customer s design request. Line each angled side up to make a u shaped beam.
Bob vila learns how new lumber is made to look one hundred years old or more. Cut middle board with 45 angle along both of the long sides.