From past to present, beams, rafters, and logs have been indispensable elements of architectural design, adding character and warmth to spaces. Polure reimagines this timeless aesthetic for today's modern structures using high-tech, rigid polyurethane. In contrast to traditional wood beams and corbels, which are heavy, high-maintenance, and easily affected by environmental factors, Polure’s decorative Beam - Rafter - Log series combines lightweight design, superior durability, and easy installation.
A Modern Touch to Classical Architecture: Polyurethane Beams
For architects and interior designers, achieving a realistic wood look while avoiding the challenges of traditional materials is a top priority. Polure’s Beam - Rafter - Log products offer a hardness close to real wood with a density of 150-200 kg/m³, yet they remain exceptionally lightweight. This allows even large-scale elements to be installed quickly and safely without adding structural load. Featuring a closed-cell structure with a water absorption rate under 1%, this material is completely unaffected by moisture and humidity, eliminating issues like rotting, warping, or cracking. These superior properties ensure our products maintain their form for years, not only in interiors but also in demanding exterior applications.
Dimensional Variety Expanding Design Horizons
Polure’s Beam - Rafter - Log collection offers a wide range of options suitable for projects of any scale. From subtle, elegant touches to grand, monumental applications, our products give you the freedom to craft exquisite architectural details. For instance, while model P1981AK offers a modest aesthetic with dimensions of 64x92x85 mm, model P1981DK creates a powerful visual statement in high-ceilinged lobbies or spacious halls with its impressive size of 290x345x370 mm. Long corbel options like P1981DK1 (920 mm) and P1981DK2 (550 mm) establish vertical lines along walls, enhancing the depth and character of the space. For mid-sized projects, models such as P1981BK, P1981FK, and P1981GK perfectly balance aesthetics and practical application.
Easy Installation and Maintenance-Free Structure
Polure Beam - Rafter - Log products come pre-primed from the factory, providing an excellent surface that bonds perfectly with all water-based or synthetic paints. This allows them to be easily painted to match your project's color palette. During installation, the fact that they can be puttied, sanded, and painted ensures long-lasting and repairable results. They boast a temperature resistance ranging from -20°C to +80°C, maintaining their shape perfectly within this range. They also contribute to safety standards with their flame-retardant and self-extinguishing properties. Since unpainted products may yellow when exposed to UV rays, using UV-resistant paint is essential, especially for exterior applications.
- Lightweight & Durable: Much lighter than real wood, yet highly resistant to impacts and breakage.
- Moisture Resistant: Its closed-cell structure prevents rot and damage from humidity or dampness.
- Dimensional Stability: Does not shrink, expand, or warp, preserving its original shape for years.
- Rich Details: Much harder than EPS foam, allowing for the sharpest, most intricate details to be rendered.
- Thermal & Acoustic Insulation: Provides additional insulation benefits.
Polure Beam - Rafter - Log and wood-look support elements are the ideal choice for architects, designers, and homeowners seeking timeless aesthetics and modern performance in both interior and exterior projects. Blending the spirit of traditional architecture with the demands of modern living, these products add value to your spaces while minimizing maintenance efforts.
Usage Areas
Polure’s decorative Beam - Rafter - Log elements offer a wide range of applications in architectural design. Indoors, they add a sophisticated rustic or classical touch to living rooms, lounges, and dining areas, particularly where ceiling beam systems (rafters and logs) meet the walls. Wood-look support elements (polyurethane corbels) added to fireplace mantels or decorative niches highlight focal points, creating a warm atmosphere. In bedrooms, they serve as elegant accents complementing decorative panels or headboard shelving systems. For commercial projects like hotel lobbies, restaurants, and boutique cafes, they are perfect for adding a historic texture or a modern loft vibe aligned with the venue's concept. On exteriors, they bring aesthetic depth when used under eaves or on pergola support columns. In these outdoor applications, using UV-resistant exterior paint is critical to ensuring long-lasting performance.
Installation
Installing Polure Beam - Rafter - Log elements is highly practical due to their lightweight nature, though achieving a professional finish requires careful steps. First, ensure the application surface (wall or ceiling) is completely clean, dry, and dust-free. For cutting, a 45° miter joint technique should be used to achieve seamless transitions at connection points. For mounting, it is essential to use high-strength polyurethane-based adhesives such as Polure Polfix; standard silicone adhesives are not suitable. Apply the adhesive in beads to the surfaces of the product that will contact the wall and ceiling. The most critical step is using screws for mechanical fastening after gluing. This is vital to prevent the product from sagging or falling over time, especially for large decorative beam corbel models or exterior applications. Cover the screw heads and joints with exterior-grade putty, then sand smooth with 180-220 grit sandpaper. Finally, complete the application with a primer and two coats of paint. For exterior applications, UV-resistant paint must be used.
Care Information
Polure Beam - Rafter - Log products offer long-lasting decorative solutions requiring minimal maintenance. Thanks to the closed-cell structure of the rigid polyurethane material, dust and dirt do not penetrate deeply into the surface. For routine cleaning, a damp cloth or a soft brush is sufficient; abrasive chemicals that could damage the surface must be avoided. Since polyurethane is waterproof, contact with water during cleaning is not an issue. With temperature resistance from -20°C to +80°C and high dimensional stability, these products do not crack, rot, or lose their shape, preserving their day-one aesthetics for years.