Faux Beam Fractures – How To Repair Faux Ceiling Beams
We recently had a customer experience a stress fracture in a faux beam they received. While faux beams are carefully packaged for shipping, mishandling during transport may result in a hairline crack. This crack, referred to as a stress fracture, generally occurs along the length of the faux ceiling beam. There is good news and better news!
First, the good news… this is an easy fix! The only materials needed are premium polyurethane construction adhesive (LIQUID NAILS® or LOCTITE® PL®) and furring strips (paint sticks work well). Simply follow the steps for repair below:
- clamp the beam to bring the crack together.
- turn the beam over and cut the protective plastic sleeve, allowing access to the beam’s channel
- cut the furring strips (or paint sticks) to fit within the valley of the beam
- apply premium polyurethane construction adhesive over the fracture
- apply premium polyurethane construction adhesive to the back of the furring strips
- orientate the furring strips so that they are perpendicular to the stress fracture
- place furring strips along the entire length of the stress fracture, no more than 3″ apart
- allow the adhesive to cure 24 hours (or as indicated on the adhesive cartridge)
- remove the clamps from the beam
That’s it… your done! In most cases, touch-up stain is not necessary.
I’m sure that by now you are wondering “What is the better news?” Simply inspect the faux beams upon delivery and note any damages that the beams exhibit on the delivery receipt. You’ll receive a replacement at no cost and AICMillworks.com will take care of the damage claim for you!