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Today’s feature Friday show cases Jay Leno’s personal garage.
In the recent one hour premier episode of Garage Mahal, Jay Leno installed several Superior Faux Ceiling Beams along with a number of other great products.
The two Superior Faux Ceiling Beams used in Jay’s garage were the T 25 and T 20.
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.
As you enter through the doorway, you are immediately taken back by the ceiling souring into the sky. Large time weathered rustic beams over head, in a breath taking wagon wheel pattern. These beams look like they weigh 1000’s of pounds, and have been aging in a barn for decades.
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.
Wagon Wheel Today’s Feature Friday photo was submitted by
Old World Traditions based in Keller TX.
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Category : Crown Mouldings, Press Release
Save Money, Time, & Aggravation
Pre-Mitered Molding Corner Kit
Unlocking Your Homes Hidden Beauty With Crown Molding
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 19, 2009: Superior Building Supplies, one of North American’s leading producers / distributors of Faux Wood Beams, Crown Moldings and high quality millwork products, announced today the introduction of their new pre-mitered crown molding corner kit.
In today’s economic climate, saving time and money is a necessity. The Superior Building Supplies pre-mitered corner kit was designed with this in mind. The headaches and frustrations of cutting that perfect 90 degree inside or outside corner are a thing of the past.
Each corner kit will create one inside or outside corner. Simply remove the two pieces of molding which have been pre-mitered on both ends. Look at the identifying markings that show which end creates the inside or outside corner. Then simply cut off the mitered side of the molding piece that will not be used. This is a simple straight cut and this will create a butt joint for the straight molding to tie into. Glue or nail your pre-cut molding corner into place and you are finished.
The Superior Millwork line, including the new corner kits, are shipped with two coats of white primer, so the moldings, medallions, etc are ready for painting, gel-staining, or even instalation as is.
Step by step video tutorials are available for viewing on our website and our blog at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com and www.superiorbuildingsupplies/blog.
The Superior Building Supplies product line is available almost anywhere quality millwork products are sold. To learn more about the miter kit or other Superior Products, please contact the Superior Customer Service Team at 888-328-9232.
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Today’s Feature Friday highlights an out of the box design concept that really changes a room’s atmosphere.
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
Right Side Saw Instructions
Left Side Saw InstructionsLeft Side Saw Instructions
Transcript :
In today’s video we will be highlighting the proper techniques in cutting and inside crown moulding corner, with a miter saw. By following these easy steps you will save money by reducing the waste factor and save a great deal of time and frustration.
As you can see from our miter saw with have labeled the fence with photos that show the proper positioning for an inside and outside 45 degree corner. These images are available for download at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com There is a link for these photos in the description. (See photos Above)
We are now ready to make or first cut. As the picture shows we will now turn our saw to the 45 degree mark on the left side.
When cutting decorative crown moulding, remember you always want to cut the moulding upside down. Make sure that the moulding fits firmly against the fence and table. The fence acts as the ceiling and the table acts as the wall. As the instructions on our fence show, we will save the left hand side of our cut and discard the right had side.
We are now ready to make our second cut we now swing the table around to the left hand 45 degree market.
We now look again at our instructions on our fence for the outside corner. We see after making the cut we save the left hand side of the cut and discard the right. As with our first cut it is very important that we fit the moulding firmly against the fence and the table. This will ensure the moulding is cut on the same angle as our first cut.
By following these simple techniques you now have an outside corner that is virtually seamless once installed.
Few Things to Remember When Cutting You’re Outside Corner
The full superior Building Supplies Millwork catalog can be viewed at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com
The Superior Millwork line offers:
The Superior Moulding Line is available almost anywhere quality millwork is sold.
To find the closest distributor to you, please contact the Superior Customer Service team at 888-328-9232
Left Side Saw Instructions
Right Side Saw Instructions
Transcript :
In today’s video we will be highlighting the proper techniques in cutting an outside decorative crown moulding corner, with a miter saw. By following these easy steps you will save money by reducing the waste factor and save a great deal of time and frustration.
As you can see from our miter saw with have labeled the fence with photos that show the proper positioning for an inside and outside 45 degree corner. These images are available for download at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com There is a link for these photos in the description. (See photos Above)
We are now ready to make or first cut. As the picture shows we will now turn our saw to the 45 degree mark on the left side.
When cutting decorative crown moulding, remember you always want to cut the moulding upside down. Make sure that the moulding fits firmly against the fence and table. The fence acts as the ceiling and the table acts as the wall. As the instructions on our fence show, we will save the left hand side of our cut and discard the right had side.
We are now ready to make our second cut we now swing the table around to the left hand 45 degree market.
We now look again at our instructions on our fence for the outside corner. We see after making the cut we save the left hand side of the cut and discard the right. As with our first cut it is very important that we fit the moulding firmly against the fence and the table. This will ensure the moulding is cut on the same angle as our first cut.
By following these simple techniques you now have an outside corner that is virtually seamless once installed.
Few Things to Remember When Cutting You’re Outside Corner
The full superior Building Supplies Millwork catalog can be viewed at www.superiorbuildingsupplies.com
The Superior Millwork line offers:
The Superior Moulding Line is available almost anywhere quality millwork is sold.
To find the closest distributor to you, please contact the Superior Customer Service team at 888-328-9232
Today’s installation tip will be focusing on installing faux wood ceiling beams along the peak and rise of a cathedral ceiling.
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.
From the most primitive structures designed thousands of years ago to the elaborate architectural marvels of today and tomorrow, ceiling beams have played an important role. Traditionally, ceiling beams helped to hold together the structural integrity of a building. We have come a long way in design and development since their original intent. Now ceiling beams are an architectural enhancement that focus and transforms a room in a multitude of ways. Ceiling beams can be used to bring a high ceiling down in scale, and to break up the length and height of a large room. Truss, grids, and wagon wheels are just a few of the endless design possibilities that ceiling beams can offer.
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
What Exactly Is Crown Molding?
by: Patricia Tomaskovic
By definition, a molding is an ornamental piece of wood, metal, or plaster, used to decorate or outline something. It can be used on the interior or exterior of a home. Moldings frame walls, ceilings, windows, and door openings. Examples of moldings used to decorate with are baseboards, crown molding, and chair rails. Today, I want to talk exclusively about crown molding as a decorative architectural choice.
Crown molding, also referred to as crown moulding, or cornice, is probably the most important architectural accent used to detail any interior space. Most interior designers today would agree that every room can be improved with the use of crown molding. Crown molding smoothes the transition from the wall to the ceiling and does a wonderful job of defining the architectural style of a room. The size and style of crown molding used may vary widely, from a simple cove in a farmhouse kitchen to a large built-up cornice in a grand entry.
The initial use of a cornice in building design is anyone’s guess. By the time the ancient Greeks had gained power, rules had already been created to define the use and design of crown molding. Originally, it was used as a structural element to help support the weight of the roof. It also served to keep water away from the building, thus protecting the lower walls and the foundation. However, the use of cornice as a decorative element was not considered any less important than it’s more utilitarian functions. Most of the ornamental design patterns that you see on today’s crown molding originated from the ancient Greeks. Egg and dart, dentil and acanthus leaf are the most obvious examples and these were used extensively in ancient times by both the Greeks and the Romans.
With the rebirth of the arts in the Renaissance period came a renewed interest in classical architecture as well. The rules of the classical orders were applied to the interior decoration of rooms. These were the rules of “3″. A column, the basis of classical architecture, is divided into 3 parts: base, shaft and capital. The base and the capital were then further divided into 3 parts and prescribed rules applied to the relationship and the proportion of these divisions as well. The same divisions that apply to a column are also applied to the wall. The wall is divided into the baseboard, the wall and a crown molding. The lower wall can be further divided into the base, dado and chair rail. Finally, the upper wall is divided into the picture molding, frieze and crown molding.
When beginning any decorative project to include several types of molding, it is recommended that you choose the style and size of crown molding first, as it is the most prominently displayed. Then select the rest of the moldings to match. Regarding the proper sizing of the crown molding, advice is abundant and many guidelines have been written. Most often the advice directs you to select the size of the crown molding based on the height of your ceiling. This may be a common approach to this aspect of the design process, though, as larger crown moldings have often been used to impressively decorate rooms of more modest proportions. What IS important is to properly scale the casings and other moldings to the size of the crown molding that you wish to use. When choosing crown molding for your interior, feel free to select the size and style that YOU like. Historically, larger crown moldings were more frequently used than what is recommended today by many interior designers. Change is anticipated as the current architectural renaissance continues and more designers and homeowners endeavor to add warmth to their homes and to personalize their interiors. So have a go at it and don’t be intimidated . You are limited only by your imagination.
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The above article was submitted by Patricia Tomaskovic from goceilingmedallion.com, a Superior Building Supplies Distributor.
