Artisan Series Faux Wood Ceiling Beams

Our Artisan Series custom faux wood beams are made for homeowners and designers who want real wood character without the weight and limitations of solid timber. Each beam is molded from authentic wood grain patterns to capture knots, texture, and natural variation. The result is a ceiling beam that looks like natural wood, but installs faster and works in more spaces.

These lightweight ceiling beams are a great fit for open concept rooms, remodels, and new builds. They are commonly used to create an exposed beam look in living rooms, kitchens, and great rooms. They also work well when a ceiling design needs visual structure but the framing cannot support heavy materials.

Why Homeowners Choose These Beams

Artisan Series beams are built from high-density polyurethane (HDU). This material is stable, impact resistant, and consistent from beam to beam. It helps you get the look you want with less labor and fewer structural concerns.

  • Realistic grain detail: molded from real boards for natural knots and texture.
  • Lightweight construction: easier handling for long spans and high ceilings.
  • Custom sizing: order the length and beam profile that fits your ceiling plan.
  • Low maintenance: resists cracking, warping, and common interior moisture swings.
  • Covered exterior use: optional finishes can be used for covered outdoor ceilings.

If you are planning a beam layout, start by mapping your spacing and beam direction. Many ceiling designs use a center beam with evenly spaced side beams to create balance. This also helps define zones in open concept spaces.

Textures, Colors, and Natural Wood Looks

Select from textures inspired by real timber, including smooth, wire-brushed, reclaimed, hand-hewn, and rough-sawn styles. Choose factory-applied stains for a natural wood appearance, or select a primed beam if you plan to finish on-site.

Profile options let you match your ceiling structure and design style:

2-Sided, 3-Sided, 4-Sided

You can also explore all available Textures & Colors to match your room and finishes.

Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Beam Layouts

Beams are a popular upgrade for vaulted ceiling projects because they help add scale and definition. They can highlight a ridge line, frame a fireplace wall, or create symmetry across a large span. In many homes, a vaulted ceiling creates a big open volume, and beams help the space feel finished.

Common applications include cathedral ceiling layouts, barrel vaulted ceilings, and rooms with dome vaults or groin vaults. Beams can also be used to create the look of supporting arches or decorative truss patterns. If you want an exposed beam style without changing framing, faux beams are often the simplest path.

For a clean plan, decide what you want the ceiling to create: a centered focal point, a repeating pattern, or a border frame. Then measure your spans and choose beam sizes that match the room scale. Larger rooms usually look best with deeper beam profiles and wider spacing.

Installation Made Simple

Because these beams are hollow and lightweight, they are easier to install than solid timber. Installers can cut them on-site with standard tools. This is helpful for angled rooflines, attic space renovations, and complex ceiling layouts.

Plan your layout first, snap reference lines, and confirm spacing before you fasten. Many projects use blocking or mounting boards so beams sit straight and consistent. This approach works well for high ceiling installs and for long runs where alignment matters.

See the Installation Process and Beam FAQs for step-by-step details.

Fire-Rated Options and Long-Term Durability

Artisan Series beams can be upgraded to a Class-A fire-rated material for many residential and commercial requirements. The HDU material resists moisture, insects, and temperature swings, which helps your ceiling design stay stable over time.

Unlike natural wood, these beams will not shrink, expand, or warp in typical interior conditions. That means cleaner joints, a more consistent finish, and fewer long-term touch-ups.

Explore Other Beam Series

If your goal is a lightweight ceiling beam that still looks like natural wood, Artisan Series beams give you design flexibility and a clean finished look for vaulted ceilings, open concept rooms, and exposed beam styles.

 

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