Bring the bold character of steel beams to your project with lightweight Industrial Series Faux Steel Ceiling Beams. Review the frequently asked questions below for helpful information about product selection, ordering, finishing, and installation. For personalized project assistance, call (800) 396-6410, submit a question through the Contact Form, or connect with our team by Email.
No. Straight Flange faux steel box beams are made from lightweight PVC and finished to create the appearance of fabricated steel. This provides the bold industrial character of metal beams without the weight, corrosion concerns, welding, or metal fabrication associated with real steel.
Straight Flange faux steel box beams are decorative architectural elements and are not intended to provide structural support. They reproduce the visual strength and presence of exposed steel while allowing the building's actual structural system to carry the required loads.
No. The PVC construction does not rust or corrode like exposed steel can. This makes the beams a low-maintenance way to introduce a steel-inspired appearance without relying on actual metal to create the finished architectural effect.
Yes. Their clean industrial profile works well in commercial interiors such as offices, restaurants, retail spaces, hospitality environments, and modern build-outs. The lightweight PVC construction creates the visual impact of exposed steel without introducing the installation demands of heavy fabricated metal beams.
No. PVC faux steel beams can be cut and installed with standard carpentry methods rather than the welding, grinding, and specialized metalworking associated with fabricated steel. Their lightweight construction also makes them easier to handle during installation than comparable real metal architectural elements.
