There is an opinion that the arch as an architectural technique is more suitable for palaces and museums than for an ordinary house and apartment. But such an opinion is erroneous. A doorway made in an arched style can look organic in the most ordinary apartment, in almost any interior, and serve as its decoration. Manufacturers offer different kinds finished arches, which can be installed in doorway, the arch can be made with your own hands.
Even a person who is ignorant of the intricacies of interior design and architecture is struck by the fact that an arched structure, unlike a door, does not separate rooms, but unites them.
Doors separate the rooms from each other, and the arch creates a common space.
Experts note the following advantages that distinguish interior arched openings:
In practice, it has been verified that arches look good in houses decorated in classical style, and in modern or techno style apartments, especially since arched openings allow for numerous design options that enliven them appearance(for example, lighting, a combination of wood with metal inserts, the use of stained glass).
When designing an interior arch structure, qualified specialists take into account the features of both rooms, which are connected by an opening. The height of the ceilings, the width of the opening and other factors are taken into account. This is necessary in order to choose the right type of arch that is suitable for these conditions. Three main types of arched structures can be specified:
And if the doors are wider, then the height of the arch will be greater, and with a low ceiling, it will either not fit, or it will not look aesthetically pleasing.
Of course, the whole variety of possible designs of arched openings is not limited to these three options, but they are the most common and are used in the vast majority of cases.
To perform arched interior opening in principle can be used various materials. But the real possibilities of their use are far from equivalent.
In the first place in terms of convenience, accessibility and practicality are sheet materials - fiberboard, plywood, drywall. The technology for making arches from these materials is well developed, and various options finishes are able to give the arch aesthetic appearance and arrange it in the required color scheme And appropriate style. Natural wood is also great material for these purposes, and its only drawback compared to sheet materials is its higher price.
Often, interior arched structures are made of concrete, brick or natural stone.
These materials allow you to make an arch of any size and configuration, but it must be borne in mind that these materials are heavy, and the increase in weight interior partitions not always desirable (for example, in older houses).
Metal structures are very original, but not suitable for every interior style. Besides, stainless steel very expensive, and galvanized iron structures do not look so impressive. In some cases suitable material is plastic - it is relatively inexpensive, practical, durable and does not require finishing.
The easiest way to buy ready-made interior arch desired type and dimensions and mount in the doorway. But with some skills and the necessary tools, you can make an interior arch with your own hands.
An example of the process of mounting an arch in a doorway can be seen in the following video:
The beginning of this work should be the preparation of a “project”: it is necessary to draw the contours of the future structure directly on the wall (on both sides) or make (for example, from plywood) a full-size template.
It is also necessary to think over all the details before starting work, in particular, the location of lamps and other elements, if they are supposed to be built into the arched opening.
The main operations for the manufacture of arches from sheet materials are:
All these operations are quite within the power of a fairly experienced home master. To perform them, you need the most common tools - a hammer, a drill, hacksaws for metal and wood. But if there is no experience and skills in plumbing and carpentry, then it is better to turn to specialists in order to get an interior element that is made with high quality and fully meets the requirements of both strength and aesthetics.
The open opening in the wall is a very old architectural element. Designers assure that the arch zones the premises in the best way, while visually adding volume to each. An ideal do-it-yourself door arch is a feasible task. And now we will tell you how to make such an opening in accordance with the style of the interior and your allowable costs. After all, it depends on the budget how high-quality and aesthetic material you can afford.
Modern interior arch made of wood, boards, plywood, bricks, drywall, plastic, MDF or other materials. By opening types distinguish between a U-shaped portal or a vaulted arch. The vaults of the arch in their form can be varied:
In the section, we describe how to make a portal type arch based on a doorway step by step. This simplest form do-it-yourself modifications of the interroom transition. In short - it will be necessary to dismantle the door and finish the opening with wood, plastic or drywall. And now the whole process in stages:
The finishing stage depends on your aesthetic claims and repair skills. Can be used wallpaper, decorative plaster, interior stone, solid wood set.
And even a more complex arch with vaults can be made a reality with home repair. Important point- simply arching the top of the doorway will not work for aesthetic reasons. You will have to increase the height of the opening so that the passage between the rooms does not resemble a pirate grotto pressing from all sides. Solve the issue with the expansion of the wall opening or tear down the wall and put up a new one drywall construction . Please note that violate the integrity and in any way load-bearing walls must not be changed.
And now - a step-by-step instruction on how to make a vaulted arch in an interior partition:
After you have decided on the shape of the vault, it will become clear which recess for the sides of the vault to cut out of drywall. In this case a pencil and rope will help for rounded outlines. And if you plan to decorate the opening with a prismatic arch, the arch from the profile will consist of straight segments and will also be closed with straight strips of drywall.
Lower inner part of the vault sheathed with a curved element from a special ceiling plasterboard smaller thickness. Here are the basic rules for bending dry and wet plasterboards.
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How to bend drywall drywall |
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The method is suitable for bends with small curvature and arches of small depth. |
The method is applicable to create bends with small radii |
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Across the bend, the sheet is cut in parallel lines every centimeter, then the sheet is bent by carefully breaking along the cuts. |
On the one hand, the GCR is perforated with a spiked roller, moistened with water until it can be absorbed: wait for the appearance of a glossy “mirror” surface. Transverse pitch frame profiles for cladding the arch is reduced to 10 cm so that the material does not warp when it dries. |
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The installation of a broken sheet is carried out very carefully, taking into account the connection of the segments with only one cardboard layer. |
When forming a bend, the depth of the arch is taken into account:
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The brick arch is a success in country interiors country style. It is most convenient to work with a special wedge brick. The strength of the vaulted structure is provided by a lateral spacer. If the bricks are laid out with a wedge and fixed with a “lock” (with a brick for fixing, which is tightly hammered into the masonry), you will get a wedge-shaped arch, when laying along a truncated arc - a bow arch, and when a semicircle is formed half the width of the opening in the upper part, then experts say about organizing a complete arch.
The technology for erecting a brick arch is divided into stages:
Try to avoid the main mistakes of beginners when arranging a brick door arch with your own hands. It's about about the uneven distribution of loads with a low and wide opening, the exposure of the template from moisture ( cover it with polyethylene and dismantle it in time), as well as installing metal corners instead of template ( metal does not shrink and can cause cracks). In general, it is enough for a novice master to watch a few videos to figure out how to make a brick arch.
Choice in favor wooden arch justified if you have a good budget and want to complement the classic style of the interior. This is not only a respectable decoration at the entrance-exit, but also a strong protection of the opening. natural materials always look expensive and reliable, not only in professional interior photos, but also in ordinary apartments. Fibreboard and MDF boards are cheaper and wear out more slowly than natural wood., therefore, we recommend this material to be tried by novice creators of arched openings. In addition, fiberboard can be purchased from antiseptic treatment, and the tree will have to be prepared on its own (stain, varnish in three layers).
The main stage is the preparation of the form. Wooden elements will be attached at the borders of the opening, so all measurements must be taken correctly - for precise cuts and material savings. First of all, we decide on the type of arch: what geometric figure will underlie the arch: rectangle, circle, ellipse, broken line, asymmetry. Then draw a diagram of the future arch on the opening, indicating the dimensions and transfer them with the help of a level to the wall, put serifs.
What parts does an arched opening usually consist of? This a set of architraves on two sides, a pair of sidewalls, corner roundings and an upper crossbar. Straight parts are easy to do with your own hands, and for rounded parts you will need a template to draw contours. Saw the details of the wooden arch with a jigsaw so that there are no notches on the edges. surface optional polished with a special grinder or sandpaper. If you chose MDF material, after sawing, you can cover the clean, fat-free surface with laminate or veneer.
At the final stage of processing, mask fasteners and joints. As you can see, a do-it-yourself door arch made of both wood and other materials is quite accessible for development in theory and practice.
Trying to get away from generally accepted standards and give elegance to the interior, the owners of the apartments and country houses change the usual doors to arches. This is no longer a new, but to this day a popular design highlight. The arch in the doorway is bought ready-made or made by hand. It comes in a variety of configurations, so it allows you to realize any idea.
Interroom door arches are selected not only based on taste preferences, but also depending on certain parameters: ceiling height and. The structures are made of drywall, wood, MDF, PVC. Drywall is the easiest to work with as it is the most flexible material.
Currently there are a large number of different types arches that vary in shape. The most common are:
Arched openings also have various designs and on the basis of this are divided into several varieties:
Looking closely at your interior and picking up desired model arches, you can start the phased work.
To avoid wasting money on finished goods, finishing the arched opening can be done by yourself. To do this, you need to follow a well-established scheme.
Any building process requires accuracy, which is achieved by preliminary measurements. You need to start from the opening itself, so first measure its width and height. The size of the span between the walls of the opening is equal to the width of the arch. In order to make a semicircle as accurately as possible, this indicator must be divided by two.
Before making the arch, you need to decide on its future configuration. If you are going to perform it in a classic style, then pre-align the walls. Otherwise, the design will look ugly. Remove all defects from vertical surface can be putty or plaster using beacons.
To make the installation of the frame, you must perform a series of sequential steps:
For the frame device, two profiles are installed in parallel
Drywall fixed with self-tapping screws
An arched arc is made from the profile
The arcuate profile is attached to the main part of the frame
If it is assumed that the columns of the arches will not be too large in thickness, then it is permissible to change 2 arcs to a wide profile. Cutting and bending is done in exactly the same way. Only in this case cross bars are not required.
Sometimes instead of a metal profile they use wooden slats. The technology of mounting the frame does not change significantly.
After installing the frame, they are accepted for bending the GKL. Experts recommend using drywall, designed specifically for arched structures. It easily takes the desired shape if the material is washed in the longitudinal direction.
If you decide to use ordinary drywall, then you will have to tinker with it. Mounting element cut out right size in the form of a rectangle. Bend it in two ways: wet and dry.
Scheme for manufacturing a bend The wet method takes a lot of time and is not rushed. So that the material does not crack when bent, it is moistened with water and punctures are made. In this form, the drywall sheet is left to lie for some time, and then it is bent on a template of the desired configuration.
The dry method refers to the application of cuts parallel to each other on the wrong side of the GKL. The cut goes deep into the sheet, affecting the outer cardboard layer and gypsum. A layer of cardboard front side remains intact.
In the dry method, the bending of the installation element takes correct form. At the same time, it is important to know that sawing GKL is best done with a jigsaw, and not with a hacksaw. Then the edges will not be torn.
If the bend was carried out by the wet method, then first of all it is necessary to wait until the drywall sheet is completely dry. The material is fixed first with adhesive tape, and then with self-tapping screws. The minimum step between them should be from 5 to 6 centimeters.
Perforated corner prevents edge chipping After fixing the sheathing, the edges of the drywall sheet are cleaned. And in order to prevent chipping of the curved edge, a perforated plastic corner.
To make the surface even, you need to finish the arched structure. To begin with, a primer is applied, and after it dries, putty. Fiberglass mesh is used to reinforce the second layer and strengthen the corners..
Fiberglass mesh reinforces the corners of the arch The last third layer of putty is applied to the grid. After about 10 hours, it dries up, after which you can start cleaning up the bumps with sandpaper. With a quality work done, the surface will be without roughness, irregularities, and the caps of the self-tapping screws will not be visible in it.
Those who wish to finish the arches on their own will have to work hard, cutting out each detail separately. However, many do not look for difficulties and choose a simple path - they acquire factory structures from prefabricated elements.
There are two types of factory-made overlay: wooden and foam.
Foam arches are often preferred as an alternative plaster products. The advantages of such structures are as follows:
Foam arches are assembled from prefabricated elements and cut in place to fit the size of the opening Negative sides arched foam structures are: brittleness, toxicity, rapid flammability.
Wooden arched structures do not require advertising. They look rich and rarely do not fit any interior style. However, it should be understood that the word "wooden" does not mean that all components are made of pine, oak or other solid wood.
The arch can be made from natural wood, MDF, chipboard or plywood Arched elements are also made from inexpensive MDF, laminated chipboard, plywood, veneered. The desired option is selected individually based on the taste and thickness of the wallet.
wooden elements ordered from a catalog and then cut to length before installation Installation wooden structures simple to do. IN construction stores arches are sold both assembled and disassembled. The first option is considered more reliable, since the work was performed by a specialist.
Currently, there are many ways to beautifully and neatly. The decor is selected so that it harmonizes in color, texture, material with home furnishings. The most popular options are:
Monochrome painting looks advantageous in combination with backlighting
Slopes highlighted with wallpaper - a very stylish design move
The clapboard option is great for interiors with wall decoration from the same material.
This method looks especially advantageous in deep arches.
The ragged edges of the arch can be the highlight of any interior.
Cork finish brings a sense of environmental friendliness and comfort to the interior
Finishing with clinker tiles - unlimited space for interesting solutions
Arches for the doorway have been used since ancient times. The arch is very aesthetic, today it is not only beautiful, but also allows you to save space, complement the interior and do the work yourself, with your own hands.
As a rule, drywall is used, it is not expensive, it is easy to work with it and you can make any arched opening. The framing of the arches can be anything, you can put a platband and a variety of finishing materials.
The type of arch can be any, even from several levels, with different side by side and functionality, initially the correct measurement of the door opening is made. The main types of arches are presented in the table:
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| Parabolic arch: | Beautiful and easy to make arch. It is made of flexible plastic, for example, a threshold. A mark is made in the middle, which will be the top point of the arch. Further, the material bends in the form of an arc. The arc is applied to a plaster or other sheet and a template is made, on which the arch blank will be ready. |
| Circular arch: | IN wooden material(bar) it is necessary to fasten the self-tapping screw and tie the twine to make a compass. They can make an arch template. Next, with a compass, you need to draw a circle of the arch on the sheet. |
When the contours of the arch are drawn, the shape should be cut out using a jigsaw or a regular knife. All cuts are made exactly along the lines, the quality of the arched opening depends on this. The classic version of the arches is made according to the following principle:
Important! When deciding on the type of arches, it is necessary to pay attention to the height of the ceiling and the width of the doorway. Some types are suitable for a wide but low opening, the other vice versa.
The main forms are as follows:
The photo shows ready-made false arches from the company Leroy Merlin that do not need to be framed:
Knowing what types of ready-made arches for doorways exist, you need to decide on the materials and start working with your own hands.
You can’t just build an arch, you need to choose the material and prepare all the inventory. A drywall sheet is more often used, it is easy to work with, if desired, you can redo the arch, its cost is low. Therefore, an example of working with GCR will be described step by step below. Arched interior opening requires:
Having prepared the material, you need to mark and measure everything.
Before , how to make a drywall arch doorways measurements are taken. The size of the opening itself is taken in height and width. When there is a width, it is divided in two to create a perfect semi-circle arch. The shape of the arch is determined, for classic version you will need to additionally level the walls using putty and beacons. Naturally, the opening must be completely disassembled, prepared, removing dirt and dust from it, and, if necessary, seal cracks and voids with mortar. When the opening is ready, you can proceed to the next steps.
On the GKL, an arch design is made for a private house or apartment, the necessary picture is drawn, and then cut out with a knife, strictly along the lines. When one piece is cut correctly, a new side is drawn along its contours and another piece is cut out. Having prepared both pieces, you can mount them on the frame, but before that, the correct frame is built. Step by step, the work will look like this:
Here's how easy it is to install an arch in a doorway with your own hands. Using these tips, the production of arches will be fast. All voids in the arch can be left unchanged, or you can use mounting foam, pouring it inside, according to the instructions. Next, you need to veneer your creation.
What to make arches from doorway it is known, but how to finish the arch in the doorways? Decorate finished structure Can different materials. Often the design is done using MDF, you can finish it with modern material, for example, artificial stone, wood, wallpaper, paint and apply array. When the arch enters the kitchen, it is recommended to fix the curtain by installing fasteners in the arch immediately. Before sheathing and decorating the arch, you need to do a number of works, step by step instruction below:
The arrangement of the arch is completed, you need to pick up the finish and put it on the finished opening. As you can see, it is easy to make a home-made arched opening, any person, not necessarily a master, can assemble the frame and fix the drywall, even if the work experience is small. It is recommended to make an arch, the same as the window in shape, so that the interior is uniform, although the opening itself can be modernized so that the house or cottage is transformed and functional. Finally, a video showing the process of work, how much material is needed and how a rectangular arched opening with a rounded top is made:
Step-by-step instruction do-it-yourself drywall arch installation
Arches in the apartment: what is it, varieties, advantages
Interior arches to the kitchen: varieties and design
Arches in openings have been used for a long time, as it was believed that this architectural opening is very aesthetic. Today, the arrangement of arches in doorways has become popular due to the fact that they are easy to mount from drywall. With the advent of drywall arches, it became possible to separate rooms without adding special efforts. Such arched vaults will help to give individuality to each room.
Thanks to the arch, you can visually expand the small space of the corridor, kitchen or room.
As for the forms of the arch, there are a lot of them. By making drywall arches, you can recreate almost any historical copy. The main convenience is that drywall is a very flexible material. We make an arch in the doorway according to the following scheme:
To work, you will need the following materials and tools:
Types of arches.
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The opening of a door or window can be decorated by creating an arch. There are a large number of arches that can be made in your home. When choosing, you need to be guided not only by taste preferences, but also the following parameters: primarily the height of the ceiling and the width of the doorway. So, some designs look good when high ceilings, and others, on the contrary, at low values. Kinds:
Scheme of the arch device.
In addition, the arches differ in their design:
Drywall sheet bending methods: dry and wet.
Before making an arch in the doorway, you need to make all the necessary measurements. Naturally, you need to start with measurements of the opening. You need to know the height and width of the opening.
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As for the width of the arch, it should be equal to the distance between the opposite walls of the doorway. It is necessary to measure this distance and divide it in half. This size is needed in order to make an accurate semicircle.
In addition, you need to determine in advance the shape of the future arch. If a classic arch is chosen, then all the walls need to be aligned. They must be completely vertical so that the arch does not look awkward. You need to level the walls with the help of beacons with putty or plaster.
Both the aesthetics and the strength of the structure will depend on a well-executed frame.
The stages of manufacturing and installation of the frame are as follows:
