Photos can only reveal so much about a faux wood finish. Viewing Faux Wood Sample Kits in your own space lets you compare color, texture, and surface details alongside the room’s lighting and existing materials. The questions below provide helpful guidance for evaluating samples for ceiling beams and wall planks. If you need more information, call (800) 396-6410, submit a question through the Contact Form, or request assistance by Email.
A physical sample lets you evaluate the actual texture, stain tone, grain detail, and finish in person rather than relying entirely on a computer or phone screen. It also allows you to compare the faux wood directly with flooring, cabinetry, furniture, paint colors, and other finishes already planned for the space.
They can. Natural daylight, warm or cool artificial lighting, shadows, and surrounding colors can all influence how a finish appears, which is one of the main advantages of evaluating a physical sample in the actual room. Check the samples at different times of day and in the locations where the finished products will be installed.
Yes. Comparing samples together can help determine whether beams and planks should closely match or use complementary tones to create contrast. Samples are especially useful when several faux wood elements will be visible within the same room or adjoining spaces.
Yes. The cost of one sample kit can be refunded or credited toward a qualifying faux wood beam or plank order, making the sample an opportunity to confirm the finish before committing to the larger purchase. The applicable credit terms should be reviewed when placing the final order.
Place the samples in the actual room and view them both up close and from the distance where the finished beams or planks will normally be seen. Compare them against permanent elements such as flooring, cabinetry, stone, and trim, and evaluate them in both daytime and evening lighting before making the final choice.
