Our new line of Pecky Cypress ceiling panels brings a little taste to Key West right into your room. The Pecky Cypress Ceiling panels are made from polyurethane and are very easy to install, they do not warp, crack, split, or interest insects.

The panels are tongue and groove which is also referred to as T & G.

• Model P 01 – Measures 96”L x 15”W x ¾”D
  • The panel is molded to appear that there are three separate cypress boards connecting to one another through a V-joint. The boards measure 5” wide a piece,  which makes up the 15” wide panel. The pecky appears to be moderately aged. The heavier the pecky the older the wood.  There are several molds that make up this model, which ensures a natural looking final project.  A soft raised grain can be seen running throughout the panel.

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  • Model P 02 – 108”L x 6”W x ¾”D
    • This aged pecky panel is made up of three individual pieces of cypress replicas. The panels have strong pecky markings running throughout, along with a medium distress grain. The sides of the panels have been “rabbit eared” to allow for a quick and simple installation.

Pictured below is our new P 02 pecky cypress panel along with the STB 20 faux wood beam. These photos are a sneak peak of a project which was filmed for a home improvement special. The show will air in the beginning of 2011 which will also correspond with the panels being on display at the International Builders Show in January. 

As you can see the aged pecky panel mixed with the raised grain contemporary faux beam brings a Key West charm to this room. This “Florida Room” truly feels like you’re footsteps away from the soft white sand beaches and cool ocean breezes.

To learn how you can create this similar look or to find a distributor near you, please contact one of our Superior Customer Service Representatives at  888-328-9232

The name Craftsmen depicts the true quality and design of this product line. The Craftsmen Series is made up of two different styles of products. The majority of these products have sharp clean edges with a fine distinctive cypress wood grain emulating throughout the piece.

Also available is a Florida inspired favorite called pecky cypress. Pecky cypress is becoming very popular throughout North America because of its unique appearance. Our pecky cypress line is molded from fallen trees often found at the bottom of rivers and in swamps. Strong pecky markings are seen running throughout the products. Typically the stronger the pecky, the older the wood. In some cases the pecky used can be dated back to the 1880’s when trees were axed by hand and floated to mills. Some logs would inevitably sink in transit, which allows  us to harvest  and create these beautiful architectural enhancements today.

The finishing techniques of the Craftsmen series are unique to the Superior Product Line. Unlike the majority of the Superior wood products, the Craftsmen series is painted and not stained. The paint used has a UV inhibitor and is designed for exterior use. The Craftsmen series is available in: Fall Brown, Yellow Sienna, Western Red, Snow White and of course, unfinished.   

The Craftsmen’s Series can already  be seen while strolling throughout Epcot in Orlando Florida, not to mention numerous buildings and homes.  No matter the style or the desired look, the Superior Building Supplies line can change the look and feel of any structure. From faux wood ceiling beams to crown mouldings, the architectural enhancements are virtually limitless.

To find a distributor near you, please contact the customer care team at 888-328-9232.

The Craftsmen’s catalog can be viewed by clicking http://www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com/Craftsmens_rafter_tails.html

 Crown mouldings are typically installed over the seam that joins the ceiling and wall together.  They can be installed for architectural appeal or as a masking for cracks or other imperfections.

 Traditional moldings were made from wood or plaster. These mediums crack, split, twist, and decay overtime. The Superior Crown Moulding line is made from very high density polyurethane. Polyurethane is a hard substance that mixed with the right technology allows for beautiful architectural features or replicas to be created. Superior Mouldings will not warp, crack, split, twist, or turn overtime. They expand and contract less than 1/3 of what wood will do.

 The Superior Architectural Accent line includes crown mouldings, decorative rails, flexible mouldings, ceiling medallions, and many more elements that supply the finishing touches to any room.  These products (excluding flex moulding) come with two coats of white primer, so they are ready to be installed with your preferred paint color or installed as is.

 No matter if you have a  “cookie cutter” style or a tailored made custom home/building, mouldings can help set your room(s) apart.

 Mouldings create an elegant finished look for any room.

 Design Ideas: 

Depending upon the application, mouldings can help raise the ceiling or help lower it. Chair rail mouldings can be installed underneath crowns to create countless designs and sizes.  In the picture below, the customer stacked the UT-5318 ontop of the UT-9867 to create a larger profile.

 Also, moulding can be used in conjunction with the Superior Faux Wood Beam Line. The UP-5350 was used in the tray ceiling along with the T-20A faux wood beam. This created a very warm inviting atmosphere.

Additional design ideas are available at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com or please contact one of our Superior Customer Care Team members at 888-328-9232 for help and/or suggestions.

The full Superior Building Supplies catalog can be viewed at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com

Best known as the The Tonight Show host and an avid car enthusiast, Jay Leno takes Garage Mahal behind the gates and into his home to help convert his unusable 6 car garage into a car owners dream.

The largest renovation in Garage Mahal’s history will feature 20 beautiful time weathered faux wood beams ( 13 – T 20A & 7 – T 25). In addition to the beams, Jay will have a 22 foot in-floor turntable (so backing in or backing out of the garage is no longer an issue), custom mahogany doors, fingerprint recognition & universal remote, just to name a few things. 

The real secret is that no trees were harmed in the creation of this memorable ceiling.  These faux beams or false beams are made from quality polyurethane, which make the ceiling beams very light weight, and easy to install. The beams over head weigh a fraction of what real beams weigh. With the average faux wood beam weighing less than 15lbs, this ceiling has less than 150 lbs of faux beams attached to it.

With the faux wood beams being so lightweight, you do not have to worry about reinforcing the ceiling.

Today’s Feature Friday photo was submitted by
Old World Traditions based in Keller TX.

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Upcoming blog features:

Upcoming feature Friday blogs will feature:

• Photos from two different Extreme Home MakeOver Projects, featuring Superior Faux Wood Beams
• Photos from Monster Garage – Jay Leno’s personal garage, with faux wood beams installed, will be featured on an upcoming Monster Garage episode.
• HGTV & More.

 Remember to visit our online catalog at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com

Traditionally when thinking about installing faux wood planks, the idea of installing them along the ceiling is the first thought that comes to mind. Often when the planks are used along the ceiling, faux wood beams are then installed over them to add additional depth.

In the below picture, the designer intented to create a western style game/bar room.  The house has traditional moulding running throughout but a room with a different feel was desiredfor the entertaining area.

The T 28 faux wood ceiling plank was used as a door surround in this picture. In addition to the door surround it was used as the backsplash for the bar area and a decorative accent under the bar table top. The PM 12 plank was used as the window surrounds and baseboards and was installed with a 45 degree miter cut to create a perfect frame. To continue the flow of this western style room, the PM 09 was used to join all of the planks together. The PM 09 is the smaller plank that connects the PM 12 window surround and baseboard to the T 28 door surround.

To help the transition from the game room to the remaining of the house, the UT 9805 crown molding (moulding) was installed along the ceiling.

As a side note, if you are considering designing a similar i style room, faux wood corbels provide a great design aspect under a countertop & or bar area.

Faux Wood Planks and Crown Mouldings

Terminology Diagram for Cathedral Ceiling

The below video will walk you through the step by step installation instructions for installing faux wood beams along the peak of the ceiling.

For step by step printable instructions for the peak, please click here.

Now that we have the faux beam installed along the peak, it is now time to install the beams along the rise. This can be accomplished easily by utilizing a piece of cardboard that is a 1-1/2 to 2 feet long and a utility knife.

Step 1:  Hold the cardboard along the ceiling starting where the ceiling and wall join together.

Step 2: Fold or cut the edge of the cardboard until it fits flush against the wall and ceiling.

Step 3: Place the cardboard onto the end of the faux beam and trace the pattern.

Step 4: Cut the beam along the traced marking, using a saw or utility knife.

Step 5: Install the beam along the rise as a standard installation. For standard installation instructions please click here. 

Today’s Ceiling beams aren’t just made from wood anymore. Faux Wood Ceiling Beams are the preferred medium for most designers and builders today. Faux Wood Beams, can bring a lightweight, easy to install, Earth friendly solution to any architectural pallet. In addition, Faux Wood Ceiling Beams are an economical way to bring a rich design to any room while saving time and money.

The purpose of ceiling beams may have changed over time, but the architectural enhancements they bring to a room can be unquestionably inspiring.

In today’s feature Friday design, we are highlighting a faux ceiling beam design in midst of construction.

Soaring over 25 feet into the air a beautifully laid out wagon wheel design is created by utilizing the T/MB 30 Faux Wood Ceiling Beam, S 02 Faux Iron Strap, and the T 28 Faux Wood Plank. The picture shows 7 T 30 faux beams and the mounting blocks of where the final eighth beam will be located. The beams extend out from the wall to the center of the room, where an octagon center has been created from the T 28 Faux Wood Ceiling Plank. The S 02 Faux Iron Strap is placed in the center of each beam purely for esthetic purposes. From the center of the T 28 octagon hangs the lighting connection for a Mediterranean inspired chandler.

T 30 Faux Wood Ceailing Beam in a Wagon Wheel Pattern

For more details about this project or to find a distributor near you, please contact the Superior Customer Service Team at 888-328-9232

Trey ceilings come in a variety of size, shapes, heights, depths, and designs. There are a number of unique and beautiful ways to make your trey ceiling standout. Often crown moulding will be the focal point of the trey with a rope lighting running behind the mouldings to illuminate the trey during evening hours.

In the below application the UP-5120 Superior Crown Moulding was installed followed by the T 20a faux wood beam. The faux wood beam was typically installed with a wood block mounted on the ceiling ever 4 feet. For full installation instructions please click here for a video. The faux beams were scribed on the end to create a perfect snug fit against the crown moulding.

Next week installation tip will focus on scribing – tips and tools needed to accomplish that perfect fit.