Can you spot what’s unusual about these trendy wooden beams? Popular new home decor fad wows thousands
- Thousands have been mild blown by a woman’s wood-like beams for her home
- Amy Long, from the US, shared a video showing the beams made from foam
- The material is lightweight, cheap and can be held in place with glue and screws
- Many couldn’t believe the ceiling planks weren’t made from wood
- The video has since been viewed a staggering 5.4million times
A DIY enthusiast has shocked millions by ordering wood-like beams for her home that are made from foam.
Amy Long, who goes by the name Modern Farmhouse Glam on Instagram, shared a now-viral video detailing a closer look at the lightweight beams ordered for the living room ceiling.
At first the long planks appear to be made from wood, but after a closer inspection the ends reveal the true texture.
The alternative material is ideal because it’s lightweight and can be held in place with glue and screws.
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DIY enthusiast Amy Long shared a now-viral video detailing a closer look at the lightweight beams she ordered for the living room ceiling. At first the long planks appear to be made from wood, but after a closer inspection the ends reveal the true texture – foam
‘The gain and texture looks so realistic just like real wood,’ Amy said, adding: ‘The installation was super easy, they used glue and long screws.’
She said each beam weights less than five pounds (2.2kg) and the stain colour was custom made to match the floorboards.
‘Would you ever know these beams are made of foam?’ Amy asked, and hundreds admitted the foam beams look identical to wood.
The only giveaway was the end of each beam, as the foam can be seen.
Amy said each beam weights less than five pounds (2.2kg) and the stain colour was custom made to match the floorboards. The only giveaway was the end of each beam, as the foam can be seen (pictured)
The video has since gone viral with a staggering 5.4million views, and many were mind blown.
‘Absolutely beautiful. I would never know,’ one person wrote in the comments.
Another added: ‘They look amazing. I love that you can customise the colour. Just gorgeous!’
After watching the video, many said they want to replicate the look for the own home.
Purchasing foam to appear like wood likely would’ve cost less than buying real wood.