Decorating the arch with stone makes it possible to make the interior unusual and memorable. Such unusual design openings will surely attract the attention of guests of the house, help you to be proud of the decoration of your apartment in front of your friends.
Original decorative arches, decorated with artificial stone, turn the interior into a mysterious cave. By choosing unusual arched structures for decorating doors, you will get a visual expansion of the space.
As the main materials for finishing the arch, you can pick up wood, stucco, metal. Despite such a variety, professionals consider decorative stone to be an ideal option for creating an arch.
Currently, you can choose different types of this material. The arch, which is decorated with artificial stone, will be an excellent addition to the interior and will add a certain zest to it.
Advice! If your plans include creating a durable and reliable structure, then choose a stone.
Advantages
The decorative stone is practically devoid of any drawbacks. It is made from a material that does not undergo chemical or atmospheric corrosion.
In addition, it is called an environmentally friendly finishing material.
It contains cement, pumice, expanded clay. Pumice is a glassy substance with a specific origin, similar to the lava of a volcano, since it is formed when the mass instantly solidifies. Pumice has an airy structure, so it does not release warm air from the room. Expanded clay is fired clay balls.
Due to the large assortment of artificial material, you can choose an imitation of natural stone, similar to natural material.
Arches in the interior
How the arch is finished decorative stone in the apartment, photos, some of the nuances of finishing work, all this can be seen in the video
Advice! In order to create an unusual entrance to an underwater cave in your home, you can arm yourself with blue-green and light beige stones.
Decorating arches with decorative stone currently allows owners of urban real estate to bring to life the most daring creative ideas and projects.
Attention! Decorating the arch with decorative stone in an apartment involves additional decoration so that it becomes a harmonious part of the overall design of the room.
For example, if an arch is chosen to enter the underwater world, it is necessary to use plants as additional decorative elements.
To give the atmosphere of the room some mystery and solemnity, you can arm yourself with additional lighting. The arch, decorated with green plants, illuminated additionally, will become a complete illusion of an aquarium.
Selection of materials for creating an arch
Before you start finishing the arch with decorative stone, it is important to choose the right finishing material. Professionals prefer to choose narrow tiles for finishing. In this case, you can simplify the process of decorating the bends of the structure.
Attention! When designing a plasterboard structure, it is important to take into account the weight of the stone selected for the job.
If the material is too heavy, the drywall will not withstand it, and the structure will not have a beautiful appearance.
To carry out such work, there is no need to use the help of professional builders. If you use some algorithm of actions, in this case it is quite possible to build a beautiful arch, and even decorate it at your own discretion.
Before starting the finishing work, you first need to remove all the dirt from the surface of the arch, and also carry out its high-quality primer. These actions are important, since the final result of the finishing depends on how well the surface is prepared, because the decorative stone will not stick to uncleaned surfaces.
Advice! If the design of a smooth surface is intended, it is initially desirable to make additional notches.
Then you can proceed to the preparation of the cement mortar, choosing the proportion taking into account the type of stone, its size, shape. It is at this moment that it is important to fulfill all the requirements that are imposed by the manufacturer of this finishing material.
Only after all preparatory work will be fully completed, you can proceed to the direct laying. The stone is laid on the sections of the arch that are in contact with the wall.
Advice! To make the decorated arch beautiful and aesthetic, you will need a building level, as well as plastic crosses.
First, the stone is laid in the lower part, then it smoothly goes up.
To finish the arched part of the structure, it is first important to mark the material itself. It is applied to the wall, then cut off.
Attention! It is important to maintain the radius of the arch so that the finished arch is even and beautiful.
Places of cuts are sanded, armed with a special grinder.
To neatly cut the product, you need to walk several times with a knife along the previously prepared markings. Any excess can be removed using ordinary pliers. For the same purposes, you can use a grinder or pliers, as well as sandpaper. Fitting the rest of the elements is carried out in the same way.
After finishing the finishing work, you need to wait a while for the cement mortar to completely solidify. Professionals advise to withstand a couple of days, and only after that proceed to processing the seams, armed with a special putty.
After the initial processing of the decorated structure, you can start painting the stone.
Tools for the job
From the tools necessary for work, we single out a device for cutting off, a level or plumb line, a tape measure, a spray gun, wedges, a brush for cleaning metal, a spatula.
As a consumable for the design of the arched structure, you will also need special glue.
Advice! Try to select the glue based on the weight of the stone so that it does not fall off immediately after you complete the finishing work.
Work must be carried out at an air temperature of more than five degrees. Before starting to fix the stone, it is advisable to check it for the presence of cement milk (foamy layer). If found, it is important to clean the back using a metal brush.
The fact is that such a film significantly reduces adhesion, which can lead to peeling of the tiles.
In order for the adhesive mass to be homogeneous, you can use a construction mixer.
Advice! Avoid applying too thick a layer of glue, as the tiles will slide off the wall and you will not get the desired result.
Conclusion
Arched structures are suitable for those owners of urban and suburban premises who do not want to put up with the usual interior. Depending on what the individual characteristics of the room are, you can use a variety of finishing materials to create arches. Among the most common materials for work, construction drywall can be distinguished. It is this material that is often the basis for the manufacture of such unusual designs.
Observing the tile to the right place, slightly pressing it, you need to arm yourself with a building level so that the stone is laid beautifully. Only if all the recommendations given by the manufacturers of decorative stone are fulfilled can one expect to obtain the desired result.
Of course, with an unusual design of a doorway, for example, with the help of an original decorative arch, you can make positive changes to the design of an apartment or house.
Today, arched elements can often be found as a decorative element in apartments and houses. Arches are structures that have different shapes, due to which any opening can always acquire smooth contours.
If there is such an opening in the interior, it usually becomes the main decoration of the space. But in order for everything to be exactly like this, decorative finishing of the arches is needed. (there was already interesting stuff), with taste - otherwise the desired effect cannot be achieved.
What material should be used in order to finish the interior decorative arch, sheathe the wall that is adjacent to it? How to do all this work on your own, without the help of hired specialists?
How the arch works
First you need to figure out how decorative arches are arranged today. When private house is under construction, the easiest way is to design arched openings - and implement these structures in reality right during the construction process.
If we talk about multi-storey construction, then arches are not often used here. Generally, modern apartments usually, after commissioning, they are presented in the form of a single large studio room, so that each owner can finish here the way he wants.
Load-bearing walls and arches
Not everyone may like a rectangular opening in a wall - even if it is a load-bearing one, so people think about an arch. Here it is worth thinking carefully - this is a very serious matter.
How the arch is arranged in such a situation? You can do this:
- Suppose you live in a brick house, and you want to get an arch where the interior door is located. If you remove the frame of this door, a concrete crossbar will be located above your head.
What is the function of such a jumper? She reinforces the wall in places where she has no support. That is, directly in the doorway.
- You don't have to be a professional builder to guess: you should never touch this jumper or remove it. Only one is allowed within the framework of the decorative finishing of the arch - the opening is slightly widened;
- With such initial data, it will not work to obtain a round and high "classic" arch - it will be slightly lower than the height of a standard door. And the shape will be very smooth;
- A great situation when the ceiling height in the apartment is at least 210 cm - that is, according to the European standard. If we take into account the standards of the Russian Federation, the ceiling height is limited to only 200 cm;
- Before tackling the decorative finish of the interior arch, you need to strengthen the perimeter doorway... To do this, you can use a steel channel - a shape in the shape of the letter "P" is cooked from it. The load from the wall will be taken by the vertical racks of this design;
- Only after all this. To get the required configuration, you need to make a frame from a simple profile (ceiling is quite suitable). Notches are applied to it - so that the profile can be bent in the required radius.
There is nothing difficult here - but in order to avoid mistakes, it is better to watch a thematic video lesson on the topic. When the frame is completed, you can take it for the lining of the arch body.
- This task can be solved by means of drywall. However, simple plywood is also suitable here, as well as fiberboard. A very important point is what finishing material will be used in the subsequent finishing;
- If we take into account panel houses, then here doorway- just a recess in the wall panel (done even when the panel itself is being made). Of course, such a design is designed immediately only for certain loads. Therefore, it is forbidden to change the width of the opening and its height;
- In this case, you will have to be limited only by the size of the arch, which will result from the opening that exists - without additional extensions or increases. But there will be no need to do reinforcement with a channel - that is, there will be an order of magnitude less work. The main thing is to choose a finishing material of sufficient strength. An array of wood is ideal for such a task.
Partitions with arches
Bearing walls are one thing, but ordinary partitions are often found in a house or apartment. Is it possible to install an arch here and how is it done correctly? This is quite realistic, in addition, the decorative finishing of the arches is much easier here than in the previous case.
Details about the process:
- If you want to get a partition with an arch, it is easier to remove the old one and replace it with a new one - this is done almost always if an apartment is being redeveloped. You can always contact a specialized company - and place an order for an interior arch, which will have a decorative finish;
- Usually companies offer people arched partitions made of MDF or solid wood. If we talk about their design, then there can be a lot of ideas: smooth lines, clear geometric shapes, carvings and made lattices. Sometimes even colored stained-glass windows are installed;
- If you want the arch to cost for quite reasonable money, you should think carefully and do the work yourself: there are many possible options, most are easily implemented independently.
An arch in a plasterboard partition is a frame structure. For the manufacture of the frame, an aluminum profile is used, which is sheathed with plasterboard sheets without problems.
Further, you can take on the finishing of the partition itself and the arch, which is located in it. The installation of an arched wall niche is carried out in the same way: these structures are poorly suited for zoning a room, but they perfectly decorate the space.
Possible finishing options for arched structures
Almost any material is suitable for creating a magnificent decorative finish for arches in a private house or apartment. It all depends on the fantasy of the master.
Let's consider some possible solutions:
- In the process of cladding, it is worth using accessories: plastic corners, decorative moldings. Almost any budget type of finish is done with all of this;
- If you wish, you can not even wonder how to sheathe the arch. The structure can always only be painted or plastered - just like the whole space in general.
In order to somehow especially focus on the arched opening, it is appropriate to paint it with some other color. For finishing the end ribs, decorative molding is perfect.
The use of polyurethane in decoration
In detail:
- Polyurethane is very popular today - it is often used for interior decoration. Openings between rooms are no exception. The material is very dense, flexible and has a white color. It is from it that artificial stucco molding is made, which perfectly suits the gables of houses, which is used to decorate ceilings, friezes, cornices. Pilasters, columns, various elements of arches - it is quite appropriate to use polyurethane here;
- The price for this finish is quite reasonable. An arch made of decorative stone will cost about the same, but from a natural one - it is already significantly more expensive (you will also have to pay more for a tree);
- It is very simple to mount elements made of polyurethane: here they choose glue "liquid nails" - it suits best. No additional decor is required, but if you really want to, the arch can always be painted - no one forbids this;
- The arch in the house can be finished entirely with polyurethane. That is, not only the end parts are sheathed, but even the outer sides. The upper pillars of the structure are often made in the form of round or square columns with a bell. A simple edging of the opening can also be limited - many choose this option.
Decorating the arched opening and stone
Decorating the arch with decorative stone in the apartment is a real classic. Moreover, natural stone can also be used in such work when decorating openings located in load-bearing walls, or when making monolithic partitions.
Plasterboard hollow partitions are unlikely to cope with such a load, so only artificial stone should be used here. It is even better if acrylic flexible tiles are chosen as the facing material, which perfectly imitates the stone texture.
And now about the process in detail:
- There are many types of natural stone. For finishing works, shell rock, slate, travertine are usually used. Of course, marble is also actively used as well as granite;
- The texture of the material can be deliberately rough, unfinished or, on the contrary, perfectly polished - that is, the stone was given an exquisite shape;
- It is worth choosing this or that option depending on what is the general style of the room, what are its functional and architectural features. For facing arches, using natural stone is a solution for an elite finish, that is, the option is far from cheap.
For the manufacture of artificial stone, one or another astringent is used: cement, gypsum, or something like that. In order to finish the arch on a plaster screed, it is better to choose a stone on the same basis.
- Artificial material is good in that many options are almost impossible to distinguish from natural stone - especially if a person has no experience in such work;
- Not only the binder is used for the manufacture of artificial stone. They also use perlite, expanded clay - it is due to this that the material turns out to be very light. Artificial dyes are also not complete - thanks to the balanced combination of all of the above, natural stone is outwardly identical to natural;
- It is especially pleasant that you can even get such material at home. Due to this, impressive savings in the finishing process are obtained;
- To work, you only need a few stones (they will be samples), as well as liquid silicone - so that you can mold a mold. Special compositions are sold for making stone at home: they just need to be diluted with water, then poured into the resulting forms. You will get a wonderful artificial stone, decorative finishing of arches with its help will look impressive;
- A simpler option: use acrylic flexible tiles for facing not only the arch, but also the area that is adjacent to it;
- This material can perfectly imitate not only a stone texture, but also a brick. Clinker tiles are another solution that is ideal for finishing an arch, just like facing bricks.
Decorating the space around the decorative arch
What can you say about the decoration of the wall itself, where the arch is installed, or about the facing of the partition? There are many design options here.
For example, the following solutions deserve attention:
- Embossed decorative plaster will always help to emphasize the beauty and aesthetics of the arched partition. It looks especially harmonious when the arch itself is sheathed with stone;
- As an elite finishing option, a composition can be made on the wall using micro-cement or Venetian plaster. You cannot do this work with your own hands - you need specific knowledge and experience. But if the decor is created by experts, the result will be impressive;
- Various types of wallpaper can also help to get relief on the wall. You can use fiberglass, textile, textured. There are wallpapers with elements of cork, bamboo, wood and stone;
- Often, wallpaper is combined with wood wall panels. This material is an excellent solution for finishing the end of the arch. If you want to save money, you can always choose MDF panels for this.
It is customary to close the border between wallpaper and panels to make it look beautiful. Perfect for this.
Different kinds panels are very well suited to create interesting design for an arched partition. In addition to the options noted above, you can also consider Wall panels made of laminated chipboard, lathing panels made of lining. It is even allowed to use a laminate, as well as three-dimensional 3D panels.
- In the case when the arched passage is spacious and there is a wide partition, it is often faced with the same material that was chosen for decorating the wall. Here it will not even be necessary to use protective moldings on the end corners - they are not threatened with damage in such an opening;
- Partitions and arched niches not only perfectly decorate the room. This option - The best way dilute the monotony of the wall.
The space can be effectively zoned in this way.
And the best part: interiors with an arch do not look like standard, typical, boring solutions. The main task of design is precisely this: to get away from clichés, standards that are already boring to everyone.
The readers' attention is also offered a video about how real masters of their craft produce decorative finishing of arches today.
No matter what material the arch was built from, it will be a real decoration only after. If you have ordered a general project, the professionals will also suggest how to decorate the arch in the apartment so that it is in harmony with the design concept of the entire space. But you yourself can choose the decor you like, as well as revet this architectural element with it.
Arches decorate not only the door, they will effectively mark a niche in the wall, make our window exclusive. Hence, there are different requirements for decoration: interior arches are under heavy load - which means that their decor should be not only beautiful, but also durable.
Finishing materials
The market offers numerous materials for the design of a through opening:
- classic - wallpaper;
- decorative rock;
- facing brick;
- tile or ceramic;
- decorative plaster;
- mirrors;
- textile;
- mosaic;
- plug.
Arch corners
Carefully mark the corners of the vulnerable spots - the arched corners. Let us clarify that only their rigid facing does not need such protection. In a different design, it is the corners that will prevent mechanical damage to the opening and preserve its aesthetic appearance.
Plastic arched corners are available in various widths, but the convenient size is 10 × 20 mm. At the same time, we glue its wide side with liquid nails inside the arch, and the narrow side to the facade.
Advice! It is necessary to press the corner to the base for a long time, so for 12 hours we will fix it with masking tape.
Wall cladding
Arch gluing
- First, we putty and level the base.
- Then we will prepare the glue: stir it with a drill nozzle.
- We glue the strip vertically next to the opening and bend the edge 3 cm onto the arch. Similarly, we glue the second strip next to the first.
- The next strips are also glued with an allowance.
- Now we cut out the corners in these allowances with scissors to avoid folds, glue them to the arch, smoothing them out.
At the last stage, we will paste over the vault:
- first of all, we will cut a strip along the width of the arch, but let the length be greater to align the pattern;
- glue this strip at the top of the arch and then go down, smoothing from top to bottom, and then to the edge.
The advantages of this decor include a variety of colors and patterns for any interior and taste, as well as the price of finishing. However, the wallpaper is short-lived: it turns yellow, loses its freshness and novelty. And, unfortunately, they deteriorate from moisture.
Cork finish
Today, it is very popular to decorate openings with cork - an environmentally friendly, warm, natural material.
Only the roll view is optimal for this design. We will also need acrylic or contact adhesive. It's easy to work with.
How can you decorate an arch in an apartment with a cork? In fact, this is an ordinary wallpaper sticker. To increase the strength, then cover the cork with varnish.
Advice! For the arch in the kitchen, we will buy cork rolls covered with wax - it repels moisture.
Decorative plastering
Finishing features
- Its advantages: easy and simple application, durability.
- Disadvantages of decorative plaster: the complexity of the restoration, the relief is difficult to wash or clean.
To decorate with decorative plaster, we need embossed rollers or stamps.
Note that the use of ready-made mixtures of slow drying will facilitate the work: we will have time to make a relief on wet plaster.
Work order
- Spread the mixture over the surface- the instruction will indicate the thickness of the layer (but more than 1.5 cm).
- Now we create a relief with relief rollers or stamps.... By the way, rollers save us material and time, unlike stamps.
- Then we prime the dried relief.
After 20 hours we paint according to a special scheme:
- to emphasize the relief, first apply a dark paint with a roller with a longer nap;
- the second layer: we will make a light paint with a roller with a shorter nap or rubber - now only the tops of the relief are painted.
Stone decoration
The beautiful decoration of the arch with stone or tiles can be symmetrical in eco or country style, or asymmetric in deconstructivism or modern style.
Laying tiles
- As usual, first we will plaster, prime the surface and make notches.
- We will prepare the solution from cement, lime, sand and glue, or (if the instructions allow) we will fix the tile with liquid nails.
- An overlapping sticker will save us from sealing the outer corners - in the first row we will glue it back to back, and in the second - with a shift inward.
- And so in each odd row we combine the edge of the tile with the border of the opening, but in each even row we attach an overlap.
Stone arc masonry
- We lay on a carefully prepared surface.
- First, we try on the tiles and mark the cut line from the inside out.
- Along the drawn line, draw several times with a construction knife and break off the unnecessary part with pliers, and then smooth it with a file.
- We close the seams in a day.
Facing plastic
Note! You do not need to prime or putty the base, but immediately build a frame. But during work, it is worth checking the slope level, the parallelism of the finish more often.
- We build a frame for any plastic panels, for example, from wooden slats.
- We attach them on both sides of the arch. polyurethane foam and temporary spacers will hold the structure while the foam hardens.
- Now we cut off the plastic parts of the required size and mount them vertically or horizontally on the slats with a stapler and large staples.
Output
The decisive moment is for which any wallpaper, decorative plaster, lining, cork, laminated or parquet board, artificial or natural stone are suitable. Their use has its own nuances, indicated in the instructions.
It is easier and more economical to vene the trapezoid arch, because it is the vaulted semicircle that is difficult to finish. Elastic and flexible materials will perfectly shape the arched curves. The video in this article will visually introduce us to the nuances of finishing the arch.
Modern interior design today allows you to embody the most daring and original ideas... Many designers use an arched technique for decorating the passage between rooms. This solution has many advantages: the arch allows you to expand the space, visually enlarge it. The arch in the apartment looks original and unusual. The main thing is to choose the right design. It must necessarily correspond to the style in which the room is decorated. You can decorate the arch in different ways. You can decorate the arch with your own hands.
Various styles and design directions allow you to design the arch so that it is in harmony with the overall look of the room. Each style is something special, which allows you to choose an option that meets the taste preferences of the owners of the premises. Each style has its own characteristics and characteristics that must be taken into account in the decorating process.
One of the most popular modern design styles is high-tech. For the realization of all ideas, it is necessary to use the most modern building and finishing materials.
When decorating an interior in a minimalist style, it is important to adhere to clear forms and interior simplicity. The design of the arch in the style of minimalism does not require a lot of material and time expenditures - this makes them especially popular. The shape of such an arch should resemble a portal. Typically, the top of such an arch has straight lines and the corners are rounded.
Different styles for finishing:
- Modern. The main feature of the arch in this style is the large opening radius. Visually, you can easily see a clear transition from a rounded shape to a straight one. Before carrying out repair work, it is important to determine the size of the arch and, accordingly, the acquisition of the required amount of materials. Usually such an arch is decorated with wood or MDF.
- Classic. To design an arch in this style, it is important to determine the ratio of the radius to the width of the opening. Usually, the radius indicators are equal to half the width of the opening. Such an arch has a beautiful appearance, regular and graceful forms. An arch in this style is suitable for interior decoration not only in classic style but also in other styles. Common finishes include wood and polyurethane moldings.
Arches can have a wide variety of shapes, smooth or sharp lines and transitions. In order for the arch to fit into the overall interior, it is necessary to determine in advance the style of its decoration, as well as materials for the embodiment of design ideas. They must be of high quality.
How to decorate an arch in an apartment: options and materials
The design of an arch in a house or apartment should be performed not only according to all design rules, but also construction. When deciding to install an arch instead of interior doors, it is necessary to make sure that the wall does not have a supporting function. If the lintel reinforces a wall that has no support, then it cannot be removed.
After installing the arch, carry out renovation work to strengthen it. Decorative finishing can be performed only after complete strengthening of the frame.
Sheathed arched body with plasterboard, fiberboard or plywood. You can decorate the finished arched structure with any building material intended for decoration. The most budgetary decorative devices are moldings and plastic corners.
Design options:
- Polyurethane. The material is dense and flexible. It is from it that stucco molding, pediments, cornices and arched elements are often made today. Installation of polyurethane elements is easy and simple. It is possible to revet the arch with polyurethane not only inside, but also outside.
- Stone. A natural stone should only be used if. If the arched structure has a solid foundation. For cladding empty arches, it is better to use decor and artificial stone. The most popular type of stone decoration is travertine, slate, shell rock, marble or granite. The basis of the artificial stone is gypsum or cement.
- Acrylic tiles. The material can imitate various materials: stone, brick, etc. The material is relatively inexpensive and easy to use.
The choice of material is influenced by the personal preferences of the owners of the premises, the general style in the interior and the cost of materials. In order to save money, you can make some finishing materials yourself. For example, artificial stone trim.
Beautiful drywall arches
Drywall is a material that can appear tough and rough. But in fact, this material has a special plasticity and flexibility, which makes it possible to make a beautiful arched structure out of it. A decorative plasterboard arch can be of the simplest or the most bizarre shape.
When decorating a drywall arch, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the wider the opening of the arched structure, the more important it is to choose a decor that will be in harmony with the overall style.
Drywall is a light material, it is easy to work with it, so the manufacture and installation of such an arch in the room can be done independently. Drywall is a material that is safe for health, therefore it is suitable for installation in a nursery. Arches can be of different types.
Types of arched structures in the shape of the vault:
- Roman. The vault is a symmetrical semicircle. The diameter of the arch is equal to the width of the opening.
- Slavic. Such arches have a simple design. The most common shapes are square and rectangular.
- Eastern. The arches are characterized by a pointed dome.
- Thai. They have an original shape: one side remains rectangular, and the other is beveled.
- Trapezium. It is characterized by beveled corners. Such an arch is suitable for an interior made in a classic English style.
A correctly chosen arch will help to refine the room. It is important to correctly frame the arch so that it looks harmonious. For modern interiors, a bold design of arches with the most unexpected shapes is suitable.
Arch trim with polyurethane molding
You can decorate arches beautifully with polyurethane moldings. They are made of sturdy material for a long service life. Due to the flexible structure, a wide variety of arch designs can be made.
The arch moldings look stylish and sophisticated. With their help, you can recreate the interior in a classic style.
Moldings can be made of different materials - you should pay attention to this, since some of them are not very suitable for finishing the arch. You can decorate the arch with a self-adhesive molding. Most often it is made from plastic or rubber.
Types of moldings:
- Wooden,
- Polyurethane;
- Marble;
- Plaster;
- Metallic.
It is better to glue the arches with polyurethane moldings. It's a pleasure to work with them. Also, the arch takes on a finished and stylish look.
Beautiful arch in the apartment (video)
You can glue the arch different kinds materials. Before deciding on a choice, you should pay attention to the shape of the arch, the material from which it is made, as well as the style in the interior. Today, inter-door spaces are often decorated with moldings or stucco moldings. It is important that the decor of the arch is in harmony with the overall look of the room. You can beautifully decorate the door arch yourself, having previously studied the advice of professionals.
When you have an apartment, you undoubtedly want to make it cozier, more comfortable and more. Currently, one of the ways to visually enhance your home is to create arches instead of doors.
Various photos of arches show how diverse they are and how much they change the appearance of housing. It is about how to make an arch with your own hands that will be briefly described below.
Types of arches
The arch is an opening in the wall that does not have an overlap in the form of a door. Their types differ only in the upper part, or rather in how the corners are constructed (straight, rounded or curly).
V modern world there are 7 types of arches:
- classic;
- "Modern";
- "romance";
- ellipse;
- trapezoid;
- "portal";
- semi-arch.
The first four types have rounded corners and differ only in the shape of the rounding.
So a classic arch is a semicircle with a radius of half the width of the opening; "Modern" has a small corner radius; "Romance" and the ellipse are similar and represent the usual rounded corners.
The trapezoid and the portal are another matter. These two types use sharp corners. At the trapezoid, the top, respectively, represents this figure, and the "portal" is an ordinary opening without a door.
However, even an unremarkable "portal" can be made to sparkle with new colors, giving the supports the appearance of columns in the antique style (Greek or Roman).
A trapezoid, although it is a rather unusual solution, is not suitable for any style, therefore it is used much less often than other options for arches.
The last type is a semi-arch, as the name implies, is 1 rounded and 1 right angle. This type of arch began to be used recently, but it has already gained popularity.
It is up to you to decide which arch to install in the apartment, but we will dwell on drywall arches in more detail, as the most convenient material for building.
Step-by-step instructions for creating an arch
Choosing the future shape of the arch. It is important that it matches the overall style of the premises that will connect.
We clean the opening from the plaster and level it. It is simple here - the cleaner the work surface, the more reliable the fastening.
We fasten the arch frame. We construct the frame itself from a profile (it is possible from wooden bars).
We attach the cut-out drywall arch (one side) to the frame. To get the arch of the desired type, in the middle of the plasterboard base we make a hole for the nail. We tie a string to it and get a homemade compass. Now, by changing the length of the rope, you can change the radius of the rounding of the corners and their appearance.
We apply drywall on the other side and mark the arch on it, as if using a stencil, then cut it out and fasten it to the frame.
In no case should this be done on the floor, since the opening is usually asymmetrical, which has a detrimental effect on the accuracy of the one-to-one marking.
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We measure the resulting arc and make a tape for fastening from the profile. After that, we attach the resulting tape to the arch with self-tapping screws.
We install jumpers. Their size is calculated simply: the depth of the arch is minus 1.5 centimeters, the material of manufacture is metallic profile, less often a tree. We attach a sheet of drywall to the end of the opening with self-tapping screws.
We carry out finishing work (we level it with putty, wipe possible holes, paint, or glue the wallpaper).
Other ways to make an arch
You can also make an arch in the opening in two other ways. The difference between these methods of creating an arch is in fixing drywall.
In the second version, it is attached to the lintels not with a whole sheet, but with specially cut pieces (set) using a special solution (water, putty plus PVA glue) and this should be done without delay, since the solution hardens very quickly.
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The third option provides for wooden lintels, planted with glue. Drywall in the opening is also glued to the lintels.
How to bend drywall?
In addition, the question may arise: how to bend drywall? Thin cardboard (6 mm) is best for this.
And there are at least 2 ways to bend it:
Method 1 - roll a roller on cardboard to break the gypsum in it, soak it in water and gradually screw it to the tape with self-tapping screws.
Method 2 - make cuts in drywall every 4-5 centimeters. When you attach it to the end of the opening, the material at the place of the cuts will burst and better adhere to the wall surface.
We wish you good luck with your work!
Do-it-yourself photo of the arch
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