Desperately enough in fact to consider making the major step of pulling down ceiling drywall to expose joists above.
Ceiling fan on exposed beam.
The condo i m living in was converted over from an old warehouse a few years ago and when they did so they left the 12ft ceilings and exposed wooden beams.
This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it.
Problem is since the junction box will be face mounted to the bottom of the beam the light and its shroud will be offset and no longer be flush with the beam itself.
You can mount a ceiling fan directly onto the beam using the ceiling fan s canopy the canopy houses the electrical wiring as easily as an electrical box can.
Currently i have some track lighting in the living room which is mounted directly to one of the beams.
Stately attractive and open.
Step 4 assemble the ceiling fan.
Whether the beams are painted the same color as the ceiling or contrast with the ceiling i e.
Natural wood on white they can look fabulous.
Carefully read your ceiling fan s instruction manual prior to assembly to avoid problems with the functioning of the fan later.
Favored for their old world and country chic appeal exposed ceiling beams add a dramatic sense of strength and heft to a room.
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A bundle of wires comes out of one of.
Long dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam sample.
Exposed beams covered with drywall would require conduit.
How to hang a fan on a ceiling w exposed beams.
This video shows the way how i wired and hung ceiling fans for an exterior projec.
A very popular ceiling enhancement is including exposed wood beams or even faux wood beams.
Most ceiling fans require assembling and usually come with an instruction manual.
Always use a beam mount for any fan heavier than 30 pounds.
Read the wiring instructions as well.
It s not an impossible task.