FAUX METAL NUTS, BOLTS & CLAVOS - FLEXIBLE
Bring the decorative and functional details of your project together with the right Ceiling Beam & Truss Accessories. The frequently asked questions below offer useful guidance on selecting compatible components, coordinating your design, placing an order, and preparing for installation. If you have questions about the accessories best suited to your project, call (800) 396-6410, complete our Contact Form, or reach the team by Email.
What is the difference between faux metal nuts, bolts, and clavos?
Faux nuts and bolts recreate the appearance of traditional mechanical beam connections, while clavos resemble decorative hand-forged nail heads. Nuts and bolts work especially well when a joined or through-bolted appearance is desired, while clavos provide a more rustic ornamental accent.
Can faux nuts, bolts, and clavos be used without a beam strap or hanger?
Yes. These decorative hardware pieces can be applied independently to faux or real wood ceiling beams instead of being limited to straps and hangers. Used on their own, they can introduce black-iron accents exactly where additional forged-hardware character is desired.
How are flexible faux metal nuts, bolts, and clavos attached?
The decorative hardware is bonded in place with compatible adhesive rather than installed like actual structural fasteners. The same adhesive used with the Universal Fit Beam Straps and Beam Hangers can be used to attach the faux hardware securely to the decorative surface.
Can faux metal nuts, bolts, and clavos be added to plain beam straps and plates?
Yes. Adding individual faux hardware pieces to plain straps or plates allows the forged-iron detailing to be customized instead of relying on a predetermined hardware arrangement. This makes it possible to create a more distinctive decorative treatment while maintaining a coordinated black-iron appearance.
Do faux metal nuts, bolts, and clavos actually fasten the beam together?
No. Faux nuts, bolts, and clavos are decorative architectural hardware and should not be used as structural fasteners. They reproduce the appearance of traditional forged-metal connections without replacing screws, bolts, brackets, or other connections required to support or secure a structural assembly.