FAUX METAL BEAM PLATES - FLEXIBLE
Plan the finishing details of your project with helpful information about Ceiling Beam & Truss Accessories. The FAQs below address common questions about accessory applications, product compatibility, coordinating styles and finishes, ordering, and installation. For guidance based on your individual project, call (800) 396-6410, submit your question using the Contact Form, or connect with the team by Email.
What are faux metal beam plates used for on decorative ceiling beams?
Faux metal beam plates add the appearance of traditional forged-iron reinforcement hardware to decorative ceiling beams. Unlike straps that wrap around a beam, plates create a concentrated hardware detail on the beam face, making them useful for emphasizing joints, transitions, and other architectural connection points.
Can flexible faux metal beam plates hide gaps or seams between ceiling beams?
Yes. Flexible faux metal beam plates can be positioned over unsightly seams and gaps while turning the covered area into an intentional architectural detail. This makes them especially useful where adjoining decorative beam components need a more finished visual transition.
Should I choose nut heads or bolt heads on faux metal beam plates?
Either option can create an authentic forged-hardware appearance, with the choice depending primarily on the detailing desired for the project. For a more convincing through-bolt effect, a nut plate can be positioned opposite a bolt plate so the hardware appears to pass completely through the beam.
Can faux metal beam plates be used on real wood beams as well as faux beams?
Yes. Flexible faux metal beam plates can add forged-black-iron detailing to both faux and real wood ceiling beams. Their flexible urethane construction allows the decorative plate to follow the beam surface while providing the appearance of genuine metal hardware.
Do flexible faux metal beam plates require maintenance like real iron hardware?
No. Flexible urethane beam plates are waterproof and maintenance-free, so they do not require the upkeep associated with genuine forged-iron hardware. Their black color runs throughout the material, helping the finished appearance remain consistent if normal surface wear occurs.