Things You'll Need
Sanding pad, fine-grit
Tack cloth
Interior paint, light color for base
Paintbrush
Interior paint, dark color for grain
Cheesecloth
Wood grain tool
Take advantage of the ceiling beams in your room by making them a focal point. Make your painted beams look like wood using a faux finishing technique. Wood beams can add warmth to a room and accent the architectural features of the room. A wood grain tool allows you to paint a wood grain on your beams to simulate the look of the wood. Select a lighter color for the base color of the beams and apply a darker color for the wood grain to create the natural appearance of wood on your beams.
Step 1
Sand the painted beams lightly with a fine-grit sanding pad to remove the sheen. This enables the paint to adhere to the surface. Wipe off any dust left from sanding with a tack cloth.
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Step 2
Apply an even coat of the light color of interior paint to the beams using a paintbrush. Allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours.
Step 3
Brush on a coat of the dark color paint over each of the beams with a paintbrush. Wipe the surface of the beams from one end to the other with a cheesecloth to streak the paint.
Step 4
Rock a wood grain tool across the surface of each beam from one end to the other to make the wood grain onto the beams. Do this slowly and with purpose.
Step 5
Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Tip
You can simulate the look of any wood. Experiment with different colors on a scrap board until you have found the best combination to complement your room.
Warning
Wear eye and face protection when sanding wood. Apply paint in a well-ventilated room.
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