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If you have to repair an apartment, then perhaps you will need information on how to make an arch, and do it yourself at home beautifully and correctly, without resorting to the help of builders. Recently, such interior elements have attracted more and more attention. The door is removed, and the opening itself is made in the form of an arch, which can have the most varied, sometimes bizarre shapes.

Arched opening of an unusual shape

Apartment options for arched openings

The owners can pursue several goals: create a common space, expand the room, create a light and elegant design, and so on. If you wish, you should buy finished arch in the construction department, as a last resort - make a little effort and take a little time to create an original and interesting option, which will definitely be exclusive.

The arch has acquired an extraordinary distribution

To refine the passage from room to room without using a door, it is not at all necessary to call a hired team of craftsmen. Choosing the right type and format of the building, you can easily do everything yourself. It is equally important to competently approach the choice of materials that will be used to create this element. The step-by-step instructions below will show you how to do everything as correctly as possible and avoid common mistakes.

Various types of arches have some differences in design, which affects their further installation. The main differences lie precisely in the structural supports.

It should be noted that interior openings are not load bearing. Therefore, it is important to choose an arch based on the relevant parameters.

Beautiful arch between rooms

The arched opening, which is used instead of a regular door, is made of several materials. Now we are talking specifically about the frame of the entire structure:

• a metal profile on which gypsum plasterboards (gypsum plasterboard) are mounted on top;
• wooden bars with a cross section of 20-30 mm.

This type of arch can easily hold its own and total weight along with the finish. The main task here is reliable and rigid fastening to the walls. This will preserve the elements and remain in place in their original form for more than one year.

If we are talking about a private house or apartment, then the arch open type used only as decorative element... But the entire bearing load in this design option is transferred to the side concrete walls or the lintel above the structure itself.

Purchased plastic arch

Possible types of arches and features of each of them

Before you make an arch with your own hands at home, you need to choose a form of construction that will look beautiful and correct in the future. The most common forms are:

• classic;
• romantic;
• modern;
• elliptical;
• trapezoidal;
• portal.

Austere arch portal

The arched opening of the classical form is based on a regular semicircle. But the arch-portal consists of strict outlines. rectangular... Other varieties are marching from these two main varieties. In addition, there may be asymmetry with only one support on the side. Or the shape may be unthinkable at all.

The most common form of openings

The choice of both the shape and finish of the future arch should be chosen based on the overall design of the room, so that it harmoniously fits into the interior. For example, semicircular arch will fit perfectly into. It is necessary to initially take into account the following parameters:

• ceiling height;
• doorway dimensions;
• individual features of the apartment.

You must understand that one living space looks great with a classic arch, and a portal will harmoniously flow into the second. But here it all depends on the personal preferences of the owners.

Art Nouveau arch

1. A classic arch will look great where the ceiling is over 3 meters high.
2. Art Nouveau design - perfect option for panel apartment building and registration of the entrance to the kitchen;
3. The romantic with wide supports frames well the entrance from the corridor to the hall;
4. Portal structures fit into the interior with clear lines (both vertically and horizontally). They are well suited for installation in beautiful houses from a wooden bar or logs.

Log house with arch

Material selection

To quickly decorate an arched opening, you can buy a ready-made kit for creating an arch in the store. But this option is not suitable for everyone due to the rather high price. Yes and appearance they are not very different from each other. However, the selection of the required model may come to a standstill due to the difference in the parameters of the opening and the future structure.

The main components of the arch

Most often for self-made acquire the following materials:

• drywall;
• plywood sheets.

The winner is drywall, which is lightweight and fairly easy to use. It is also considered an advantage that it is gypsum plasterboards that can be easily finished with many finishing materials. And plywood lends itself better to bending.

Arched opening finishing

To create the frame part, apply:

• wooden bars with a section of 20 * 20 mm and 30 * 30 mm;
• metallic profile.

As an option: you can create similar structures from bricks, concrete, aerated concrete. The top will only have to give a neat appearance. But not everyone will like it. After all, such an interior is an indicator of solvency and status. It is also necessary to take into account the weight of such a structure. If the floors are old and fragile, then this type of arch should be thrown back.

Metal frames are little used, not only because of the additional weight, but also their considerable cost. If you want to build an arch complex shape, then they must understand that it will be very difficult to do this on their own. To design an arch with your own hands, it is better to choose drywall and a suitable profile.

DIY step-by-step arch creation

Below are photos and step by step descriptions the whole process, with the help of which it will be much easier for you to make your masterpiece in doorway... Initially, you need to take care of creating the wireframe part. And only after that, do it cover and finishing... The main thing is to be as attentive and accurate as possible. Then your idea will be implemented in the best possible way.

Plasterboard arch (diagram)

Before proceeding with the installation of the arch, you need to properly prepare the doorway.

1. The door leaf and frame of the old door must be removed.
2. Expand the opening to the dimensions required for installation work.
3. Do not plaster the trimmed walls on which the frame will be installed. In any case, they will be covered by the casing. You just need to align the edges and dismantle pieces of old building materials(plaster, concrete particles, falling bricks).
4. The main task is to create a base and securely attach a frame to it. This requires that it be upright. Slopes are not allowed.
5. If the arch will have lighting or illumination, then the wiring is carried out before the start of installation work.
6. Measurements are taken not at one, but at several points of the opening. When the walls do not shine with perfection, it is worth choosing the widest part of the opening. This will be the width of the structure.
7. A cardboard template will help make the markup easier. So you can indicate what is necessary and not make mistakes. Moreover, you can see on the spot how the future arch will look like.

Important! Do not forget that the arched opening at the top absorbs about 15 cm of the total height. The minimum distance between the arch and the ceiling should be 20 cm. This information is entered during preliminary calculations.

The arch reduces the height of the doorway

Construction supporting frame - important stage, therefore, the entire structure of the arch will be held on it.

Fastening the sheathing to the frame

For bending drywall, use dry or wet way... For the first, you need a jigsaw to carefully make cuts. For the second, it is better to use a needle roller for quick and even wetting of the panel. With the help of self-tapping screws, the cut out elements of the arch are installed in their places. The final stage is plastering and finishing with the selected material.

Finished arch

Now you know how to make an arch with your own hands at home, and you can design it beautifully and correctly. The main thing is to fantasize and choose, but do not forget to follow the dimensions and assembly instructions exactly. And in the video below you will find the entire process of creating an arch.

In ancient times, arches symbolized the firmament, the road of life, freedom, victory (triumphal arches among the Romans), protection ( arched shape the city gates of the Slavs). And now constructions of this type are not forgotten, and most importantly - it is not difficult to make them. So, a unique arch in the apartment and at the same time - with your own hands!

Create an arch of any shape

In standard-layout apartments, the arch performs both decorative and practical functions - it separates adjacent rooms, making them more spacious, original, and organic. It also highlights functional areas, creates an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the interior.

If the decision to make an arch with your own hands is made, you first have to solve a number of questions, the answers to which will affect the money and time costs.

Do one arch or several? A successful design move is to make both the door and the window opening arched. An interesting choice is in favor of openings in doors and niches in the wall of the same shape. Column and arch look original together.

What size arch to make? Its parameters coincide with the dimensions of the doorway or slightly exceed it. If the construction is done on the entire wall, then we are talking about a vault, not an arch.

The choice of the shape of the arched structure depends on the design and style and is limited only by imagination. From the main directions they choose:

• round (semicircular) arch - a classic, common option;
• Arabian (Moorish, reminiscent of a horseshoe);
• lancet - two arcs intersect in one corner;
• concave - convex arcs go inside the opening;
• keeled - a semicircle with a pointed angle at the top;
• elliptical - the upper part of such a structure is an ellipse;
• parabolic - the upper part is made in the form of a parabola.

These are not all the options, but if the goal is to make an arch with your own hands, then preference is given to the traditional semicircular shape.

Classic (round or semicircular) arch

The choice of material is not limited: everything is used - from plywood to bricks, but gypsum plasterboard remains the "top" due to the relative cheapness and versatility (it allows you to make any arch in the doorway of any complexity and shape), ease of finishing and the speed of installation with your own hands.

In the works, arched drywall (GKLA) is used, due to the use of durable cardboard and reinforced fiberglass, this material is easily bent without damage.

How to make a drywall arch in a doorway with your own hands?

The work algorithm is as follows:

1. Preparing the cardboard layout

The first stage in the work on finishing the doorway is preparatory. It is associated with taking measurements and making a template for the future arch.

Experiment by drawing outlines of the planned structure on the wall, this will allow you to clearly represent the result.

An installed arch will visually reduce the opening by 20 centimeters, so if its size cannot be increased, it is better to abandon the idea of ​​installing an arch. Otherwise, instead of a noble arched structure, you will get a "hole in the hole".

Dismantling the door frame

So, the arch visually reduces the opening, conclusion - increase the size if the ceiling height allows. How to determine how much? Do this so that the height of the extended opening is five centimeters higher than the top point of the planned arch.

An important condition for ensuring a good result is the evenness and verticality of the walls. V otherwise the arch will turn out to be skewed. Conclusion - the walls are pre-finished with plaster and allowed to dry.

After expanding the doorway, prepare the surface by smoothing out irregularities, get rid of excess material, removing dust and dirt.

Doorways in load-bearing wall may not be remodeled without proper permissions.

This is how the profile is cut

Installation of an arched structure

Making a frame yourself is not that easy, but quite possible. For this, builders recommend using a P-type metal profile (the so-called pashka, or more precisely, a guide profile 27/28).

The size of the guides is determined by the width of the arch, the number is 2 pcs. The frame is installed on both sides of the doorway, slightly deepening inward (after fastening the drywall and applying putty, it will become flush with the wall).

Starting from the top, the first profile is attached, then the second is necessarily mounted parallel to the first. Then they are fixed on the sides, from top corner to the point of rounding of the arch.

To make the profile bent without effort, cuts are made on it with an average interval of 6.5 cm, for which metal scissors are used.

You can give the desired shape to the profile by bending it along the layout. When the frame arc is ready, it is attached to the ceiling and walls.

An example of bending a metal profile according to the layout

Fix profile frame on walls made of brick or concrete with dowels, self-tapping screws are also suitable for wooden ones.

Preparation of drywall for installation in the structure of an arched frame

Draw an arcuate arch line using two identical gypsum plasterboard... If there is no compass, use the tools at hand - an awl (or self-tapping screw), a thin rope and a simple pencil, or a ready-made flexible workpiece.

Make two identical halves along the marked line using a metal file (a simple hacksaw or electric jigsaw).

The process of cutting drywall along the arc line

Bending drywall

To trim the bottom end of the arch, cut a strip to the specified size and fold. For deformation, it is recommended to put a load on the sides of the strip. To simplify the procedure, drywall is moistened with water and the surface is pierced with a needle roller.

Further, the still damp deformed strip is fixed, starting from the middle of the arch, fixing with self-tapping screws for metal along both sides. In accordance with the technology of work, the drywall is allowed to dry. The time allocated for this is 12 hours.

Bending drywall with a load

Treatment

The final stage main works - finishing... All joints of the arch are finished with putty, glued with reinforcing tape and putty. Next - step-by-step grinding and priming.

Decorative finishing

The culmination of the process of making an arch with your own hands is decorating it.

Video to help craftsmen:

How to decorate an arch

The even shape of the arched structure in the apartment is half the success, finishing is no less important. You can decorate the finished arch with a decorative narrow stone. A budget option- the use of plaster, wallpaper, paints and varnishes, decorative plaster... The flight of fantasy is not limited. They decorate arches by installing lighting or glass stained-glass windows.

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And why not leave an open doorway instead?

The fact is that rectangular structures hanging over the head create strong psychological discomfort. We are much more pleased to see the towering vaults above us, which resemble the leaning crowns of trees in a park or sea waves. In nature, there are no rectangles, all lines are natural, vividly and streamlined. Therefore, since ancient times, architects have sought to repeat natural lines so that a person in any building feels calm and secure.

Types of arches

There are arches of various types. The classic arch is distinguished separately. It does not change its shape for centuries. The classic arch has a radius equal to half the width of the opening and characteristic decorative elements. The perimeter of the opening has a platband made of stucco or similar materials. In the center of the vault, the arch forms a kind of decorative element - the keystone. The side parts of such an arch are often made in the form of columns, on which the base and capitals are clearly visible. A classic arch is always appropriate in appropriate interiors.

In styles that do not belong to the classics, the following types of arches are most popular:

1. Gothic - formed by two arcs that intersect under acute angle and have the form of an arrow.
2. Moroccan - strongly elongated in the center. This type of arches is common in Spanish and Moorish architecture.
3. The arches of the Oriental or Arabian style are characterized by an opening in the shape of an onion or the keel of an inverted boat. This type finds its application in the architecture of India and the Muslim countries of the Middle East. Echoes of the style can be seen in ancient Russian religious buildings.
4. Modern is distinguished by unusual forms, among which asymmetry is popular.

The modern democratic style allows for the most unexpected forms and design findings. Asymmetry is widely used, mixing styles and materials for decoration.

New construction and finishing materials - drywall, which are attached to a frame made of wood or a metal profile, allow to bring to life any design idea. These materials do not require the involvement of specialists with professional tools.

All work on the device of a drywall arch is easy to do on your own.

Arch as a way of zoning

Creation interior arch Is convenient and practical way zoning space. With its help, you can both select separate zones in one room or studio apartment, and combine small rooms into one.

Most often, arches are arranged in hallways, removing the door, which darkens the room. A small hallway in this case visually merges with the next room, especially if the same finishing materials were used for them. For example, the same tiles are laid on the floor in the hallway and in the kitchen, and the room is separated by laminate or parquet. If in an apartment or house a separate room is allocated for the dining room, the interior arch between it and the kitchen will be much more appropriate, since the hostess will often have to walk between them with dishes in hand.

When combining a balcony or loggia with a room, arrange the doorway in the form of an arch.

By building regulations demolish the carrier outer wall is prohibited, and the device of the arch will allow you not to break the rules and give a zest to the interior. Below we describe how to make an arch in a doorway.

If the arch will stand in a room with high humidity, you should purchase the appropriate drywall - its sheets are green. Normal material under conditions high humidity in a few years it will lose its shape.

We build an arch with our own hands

It is easy to create such an arch in any room - in the kitchen, hallway or living room. If you have very little experience in finishing work, we suggest that you make an arch with your own hands using step-by-step instructions and a photo.

Prepare your tools in advance:

• scissors for metal work;
• knife;
• roulette;
• putty knife;
• grater or grout;
• carpentry square;
• pencil.

Materials:

• drywall or wooden blocks
• metallic profile;
• plywood sheet;
• self-tapping screws for drywall;
• putty and plaster;
• paper tape.

Also, do not forget about personal protective equipment - glasses and a respirator.

When everything is ready for work and a place for the future arch is chosen, the doorway should be measured. Considering the size of the opening, draw the desired shape of the arch on a sheet of drywall. This stage is the most crucial, so you should take it seriously. A curve of the required radius can be drawn by screwing a self-tapping screw into the drywall with a rope attached to it. The length of the rope should be equal to the length of the radius. When the contours of the arch are drawn on a sheet of drywall, do not forget the old rule:

Seven times measure cut once.

Cut the future arch along the contours using a jigsaw or a special drywall hacksaw. Secure the sheet carefully before cutting so that it does not move. After the drywall has been cut, it can be set aside. It's time to make the wireframe. As we remember, it is made from a metal profile or a wooden bar. The profile frame is more suitable for brick walls, and the bars are for wooden.

Installation of a metal frame

In order to make a drywall arch, first mount its frame. Guides of the required length are cut out of the profile and fixed on the wall as shown in the photo.

If the profile is attached to a concrete wall, holes must be drilled in it and dowels must be hammered into which screws are then screwed. For attaching the profile to wooden wall use self-tapping screws with a length of at least 4–5 cm. Optimal distance between them - 10-12 cm.

After fixing the guides, measure the profile section for the lower edge of the arch. Since the arch has a curved shape, the section of the profile will also have to be bent. To do this, its sides are cut with scissors for metal and carefully bent, each time trying on drywall arch parts to the cut out detail. This process looks like this:

Next, the bent part is attached to the guides either directly or using straight hangers, as in the drawing below.

Suspensions are needed to rigidly attach the bottom of the arch. Next, the side parts of the arch, cut from drywall, are screwed to the frame. The most convenient way to do this is with a screwdriver.

Then, at several points, jumpers should be installed connecting both side walls of the arch.

Installation of a wooden frame

If you decide to make an interior arch from wood, then you first need to determine the thickness of the wooden bars. Measure the width of the opening and subtract the thickness of the plywood and drywall from it, the resulting figure will be the thickness of the bar. Use a jigsaw to cut the sides of the arch out of the plywood.

Secure the entire structure with self-tapping screws. It should look something like this.

Installation of the lower part of the arch

After installing the side parts of the arch, it was the turn to sew up the opening from the bottom. Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of the bottom, and trace it onto the drywall. Since the lower part is curved, the material will have to be bent. To do this, draw parallel lines across the strip with a pencil. The distance between them should be about 10 cm.

Use a knife to cut the paper along the lines. Apply the drywall to the bottom of the arch with the notches up and gradually shape it into the desired shape with smooth, slow movements.

When bending drywall, do not use too much force so that the material does not break.

Next, align the edges and fix the lower part with self-tapping screws.

After fixing the lower part, use a knife to clean any unevenness on the drywall.

Arch finishing

So that the joints and fastening points of the self-tapping screws do not shine through, they are pasted over with paper tape or masking tape. It is leveled with a putty in several layers and each layer is sanded with an abrasive of the desired grain size. For puttying, use an acrylic putty for internal works or special for drywall. Apply a putty with a spatula and level with a grout.

If in the process of breaking the doorway from concrete wall large pieces have broken off, plaster is used. Unlike putty, it can be applied in a thick layer. After the plaster has dried, the surface is leveled with a thin layer of putty.

To prevent cracking, an assembly mesh is reinforced over the putty.

Lastly, a finishing layer of putty is applied to cover the mesh. After drying, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned. If, after drying, the mesh is still visible, another layer of material is applied. The result should be a perfectly flat white surface.

Now the do-it-yourself interior arch made of drywall is ready for decorative finishing.

Examples of using arches in design

See the most successful and beautiful examples drywall arches in interior design.

An intricately shaped arch with shelves unites the room with a balcony.

There are lamps mounted in this arch between the room and the hallway. The result is a spacious and bright room.

On next photo an arch leads to the kitchen instead of a door.

In the hallway, all doors have been replaced with arches.

The photo clearly shows how the creation of an interior arch ennobles the room and emphasizes the beauty of the interior.

Installing a prefabricated arch in a simple way - video

An arch in the interior is an architectural technique that allows you to divide the space of neighboring rooms. Arched vaults allow you to give the layout of a typical apartment individuality. Before delving into the technological intricacies of how to make an arch in a doorway, you should decide on its configuration and finishing option. Only a properly selected form and design will give the interior of both rooms the necessary coziness and comfort.

Forms

There are several options for the shape of the doorway. When choosing, one should take into account the features of both rooms - the height of the ceiling, the width of the doorway, etc. Some designs look good only in tall rooms, while others require widening the doorway.

• Classic arch - suitable only for rooms with high ceilings (from 3 m). The correct bend radius is half the width of the doorway. Those. at width door leaf An arch will occupy 90 cm at least 45 cm upwards from it. If we take into account that during the execution of work, the width of the opening, therefore, the bending radius will increase, then 2.5 m of the ceiling height may simply not be enough.

• Modern - used to decorate the doorway inside standard apartments... The radius of the curvature is greater than the width of the door. Corners can be rounded or sharp.

• Romance - a good option for a wide opening, between rounded corners a straight insert is made either horizontally or at an angle.

• Portal - the usual processing of a doorway in the shape of the letter "P".

The configuration can be wavy, polygonal - it all depends on the imagination, taste of the owner of the home, the properties of building materials.

Material

The arch system can be made of concrete monolith, brick, wood, metal, plastic. They can also be made from chipboard, gypsum board, fiberboard, plywood, etc.

In addition, there is an infinite number of options for combinations of building materials and finishes, installation of lighting, metal, glass stained-glass windows. There are also options for finished products.

Process

First of all, you should decide on the configuration and finishing method. This can be done in two ways:

The appearance is chosen according to the interior design, and it must match the interior of both rooms. From different sides, the arched system can be designed in different styles.

First, the old one is dismantled. door frame... The hole is expanded to the required size. The easiest option is to install a ready-made structure.

Note! If the building material is stone, brick, concrete, then you should take care of the foundation for their installation, as well as tying the masonry to the wall using reinforcing elements.

Sheet materials. The best option- before you start making an arch in the doorway, make a full-length template. In this case, it is necessary to provide for the installation of a lighting system, stained glass, and other built-in elements.

• Aluminum rails are attached.
• Before bending the metal profile, it is necessary to cut it every 5 - 7 cm.
• Further, the frame parts are made according to the template.

• The finished frame is mounted using self-tapping screws.
• Then a strip of the required dimensions is cut in order to close the structure. Its length should be 10 cm more and 3 cm wider.
• To bend the gypsum board, you need to moisten it. Plywood, fiberboard are bent with water and a hot iron.

Note! Finishing work begins only after all modules are completely dry.

Theoretically self-install arched structure not difficult. Installation work do not require expensive professional tools... A drill, hammer, hacksaw, metal scissors are enough - almost everyone has home master... In the absence of experience in dealing with such tools, it is better to turn to the services of professionals.

Video

If you want to know how to make a drywall arch, watch the following video:

And so they install the finished wooden arch with decorative weighting elements:

Photo

How to make an arch with your own hands? This question worries many who dared to make the design of the interior opening on their own.

Completed door arch with your own hands will make you proud of yourself, thereby allowing you to add something original, unique to the interior of a room or bedroom. Despite the fact that many beginners are plagued by vague doubts, in fact there is nothing terrible in this work, the main thing is desire. If you have it - our detailed plan performance of work to help you!

What is an arch and its varieties

The arch is an ancient architectural element that is increasingly used as an internal decorative element of an entrance or interior door, more precisely the doorway. An arch is a universal opening in the wall, which is able to add "volume" small room, and at the same time, to zone the apartment of a small square.

Taking into account the wishes of the homeowners, thanks to the arches, designers can translate different ideas into reality, giving the doorway different kind... Today modern materials allow you to give arches different geometric shape as well as form intricate vaults. Most often, for the manufacture of arches and their facing are used:

• Brick.
• Wooden bar.
• Plywood.
• Tiles.
• GKL, etc.

The structure of the arch is a support for partitions and walls. But, since doorways in high-rise buildings are not load-bearing, the only requirement that is put forward for them is to withstand their own weight (with the finishing finishing material). If the wall is load-bearing, the material must be selected according to external loads.

Any version of the arch, which is mounted instead of a door, performs an exclusively decorative function. The frame of the structure can even be made from a light profile for fiberboard or chipboard, you can also use a wooden beam. Only important point- reliable fixation of the partition, so that the decor does not fall off and does not deform after a few days.

As we noted, the design of the house can be beautifully complemented with an arch, because there is a huge variety of its forms. They can be done in a classic or romantic style. Art Nouveau is also often used. The ellipsoidal shape, trapezoid, "portal" and many others are equally popular.

The first example is designed as a regular semi-arch, in the form of a semicircle. In the last photo you can see a square interior opening, called a "portal". This design method is performed in strict observance of rectangular outlines. All other samples are intermediate variations between the two basic shapes.

But, these are not all options. You can also experiment with side supports, curved struts, etc. You can decorate the form and decorate it in different styles, the main thing is that the passage harmoniously fits into home interior... In some apartments, the classic looks great and a round, correctly bent vault, in others - portals, it all depends on taste preferences owners. Pay attention to the advice of experienced finishers:

1. Classic arches are best done in apartments with high ceilings, at least 3 m.
2. In high-rise panel-type buildings, it is better to frame the doorway in the Art Nouveau style.
3. It is preferable to decorate wide doorways from the corridor to the hall in a romantic style, for which wide racks are selected.
4. The decoration of the "portal" opening goes well with the interior of the room, which uses clear lines. "Portal" is ideal for houses that are made of lining, logs or timber. This combination is very elegant and harmonious.

What materials can be used to form arches?

To make an arched vault, you need to stock up on the following material:

• Plasterboard sheets.
• Plywood.

It is worth noting that it is best to sheathe the frame with sheets of drywall, because in the future it can be decorated with different decorative materials... But, if you need to create a more sophisticated shape, choose sheets of plywood, as it bends better. The preparation of the arched frame is formed from:

• Metal profile.
• Wood beams.

But, for the construction of an arch, you can also take concrete, aerated concrete and brick, which you can decorate with finishing material. Despite the fact that such structures are solid, it is forbidden to erect them in high-rise buildings due to their heavy weight. It is also forbidden to make a door frame made of metal, which, moreover, will cost a pretty penny. And how to make an arch in an apartment with your own hands from metal? After all, this is a very laborious process that requires the use of specialized devices. That is why drywall is the most acceptable material for decorating apartments.

How to make an interior arch. Step-by-step instructions (video)

How to make a wooden arch?

Do-it-yourself wooden arch, or rather wooden frame, formed without special efforts... But, in addition to wood blocks, sheets of plywood are also useful to you. The first thing to do is measure the width of the passage, subtract the thickness of the materials, after which we get the optimal thickness wooden beams... Then an arc is drawn on the plywood, which is cut with a jigsaw.

Subsequent installation is carried out with self-tapping screws (5cm), which fix the beams to the plywood. The arch in the doorway is also fixed with self-tapping screws, which are screwed in at a distance of 15 cm. The final stage is fixing the 2nd plywood wall and its subsequent sheathing with drywall sheets. Note that you need to fix the drywall sheets with special self-tapping screws for working on drywall.

We mount an arch from plywood

How to make an arch with your own hands from wood without using natural material? Today it is not difficult, because the tree can be replaced with plywood. To count correctly necessary materials, including fittings, the first thing that experienced finishers do is create a sketch.

To work with plywood, you will need the following handy tool:

• Jigsaw (or hacksaw).
• Drill.
• Screwdriver.
• Sandpaper.
• Finishing fixtures.

Since plywood is enough unique material, allowing you to create original and unusual shapes, you need to work with it, following the step-by-step instructions:

1. Measure the doorway and mark how big the arch will be.
2. Then you need to cut the strip and carefully process it.
3. The resulting strip is slightly moistened and left for a while.
4. After the performed manipulations, the plywood will be malleable and will easily take the required shape.
5. The prepared bar is bent in the right way and immediately inserted into the required doorway, carefully fixed and spacers installed in the corners.

Forming an arch from plywood. After the canvas is installed, you need to wait a little until the sheet is completely dry and takes on its final appearance. At the next stage, you can act in two scenarios:

• Form inserts from wooden blocks and sew up the surface with plasterboard.
• Take advantage of polyurethane foam filling the voids with it.

Installing a drywall arch

Working with drywall, like with plywood, is very similar and not difficult, but cheap. If you have the opportunity to erect walls and form an arch at the same time, this way you can finish the work as quickly as possible. Before forming an arch, you need to stage-by-stage surface preparation, namely:

• Dismantle the old door panel, decorative overlays, platbands and other accessories.
• Repair any damage to the walls to avoid future troubles.
• Get tools.
• Draw up a detailed work plan and sketch.

You can put a drywall arch in different ways, then we will describe each method in more detail. The first option is the most popular:

• Take 2 sheets of drywall, one of which is cut in half.
• In the doors, a U-shaped frame is formed using a metal profile.

• One segment is fixed on the frame, having previously marked it into 2 equal parts and marking the center.
• A hole is drilled in the rail at the edge and in the center. The distance between them should be equal to the middle of the arc of the formed arch. To do this, determine what distance will be observed between the edges of the semicircle.
• Then a curved line is drawn, with the help of which the hole in the middle of the rail is connected to the center of the piece of drywall sheet, which is fixed on the frame. It is immediately worth checking if the height of such an opening is suitable.
• Then the sheet is removed and the excess is cut off, after which it is again fixed on the frame.
• The second drywall sheet is placed on the opposite side. Taking the corner and the first segment (like a stencil), transfer the dimensions of the arc. Further, the cutting of the arc and its fixation are repeated according to the same scheme.
• After the work done, a void is obtained, into which the frame is mounted. For this, the profile is cut and bent. The resulting structure is fixed to the racks and drywall. It is also worth installing jumpers for the reliability and strength of the structure.

• Next, cut out the necessary strip, bend it, and make deep cuts from the inside out. You need to fix it without haste, with gentle movements.
• That's all, the arch is formed. The only thing left to do is to paste over the wallpaper or paint it in the desired colors.

The second way is much more complicated. The masonry is formed using the following technology:

• Sections of drywall are fixed from the corners on both sides using a mixture of PVA glue and water.
• Drywall is cut so that each next piece is smaller than the previous one.
• Work continues until the smallest fragment is installed.
• As additional fixation use screws or anchors.

This is just preparatory process... Further it will be even more difficult. The next step will require plaster and putty. Large expansions and other defects are covered with plaster, and a smooth arc is created with putty mortar. This is a rather painstaking work that requires the firm and experienced hand of a master, so it is better for a beginner to immediately purchase template blanks.

Step-by-step instruction

If you decide to carry out work on the installation of an arch in the hallway, in the kitchen or on the balcony, follow the recommendations below:

• Dismantle old door and platbands.
• Expand the doorway to the desired size.
• Trim the walls and patch up any imperfections.
• If the structure will be backlit, conduct the wiring.
• Take all measurements in different places to minimize errors.
• At uneven walls choose the depth of the arch at the thickest point.
• Do not be too lazy to make a sketch in full size (this will allow not only to carry out the installation of the arch as accurately as possible, but also to estimate in advance how the arch will look like).
• You need to start work on installing the supporting frame in the following sequence:
• Along the perimeter of the doorway, create a basic outline from the profile and fix it to the wall.
• Fix the frame system.

• Install the vertical guides with an indent from the plane of the interior surface by the thickness of the drywall and add 2 mm to the data (the margin is made for plaster).
• With plaster, the surface must be rolled out to maximum evenness.
• To create a semicircle from the profile, cuts are made on it with a step of 5-7 cm.
• When an ideal curve is formed from the profile, it is set in Right place and fixed to the frame.
• For greater strength, the arc must be fixed with several hangers to the horizontal upper rail.
• Then the crossbars are installed in increments of 40-60cm.
• The result should be a construction from metal profiles in the form of an arch for further cladding.

Finishing

When the arched frame is ready and sheathed, you can start finishing works... To do this, you need to glue the edges and joints of materials with paper specialized tape or fiberglass mesh. You will also need to apply at least 3 layers of putty and sand the structure. After you are convinced of the reliability of the formed structure, you can proceed by observing some of the recommendations below.

To do everything Finishing work, you need to purchase an acrylic putty, which is intended for interior use. But, mind you, it is better to act with a special mass for drywall. Before use, the putty mixture is thoroughly stirred until smooth.

When starting work, put on gloves and other personal protective equipment! The putty is applied in linear movements with a rectangular trowel. In addition to filling all the irregularities and joints of materials with the putty, it must also be applied to the caps of the screws so that their edging does not appear. Similar actions are carried out until the surface is perfect.

After filling, you can start gluing the joint and edges in order to remove all kinds of irregularities and give the material strength. To do this, you can take a fiberglass mesh or paper tape, it all depends on your preference (both are good options). Cut a piece of the mesh and place it on the joint (in the very center), pressing it with your fingers into the not yet dried putty. Check if the tape is securely fixed and not wrinkled.

After all the joints have been processed with mesh, you can cover the curved parts of the arch with it. You need to do the work in a similar way. When the mesh forms folds during the processing of arcuate sections, they can be straightened by cutting the canvas with a sharp knife.

After drying, the putty will become snow-white. This will be a signal to take the sandpaper and go to smooth the surfaces. But, work carefully, do not remove too much putty, so as not to expose the mesh. For this work, use a respirator, because during the grinding of the surface there will be a lot of dust, which is very harmful to human lungs.

When all 3 layers of putty are applied, and the surface is cleaned, you need to wait about 12 hours for the structure to dry completely. Work again sandpaper fine grain, achieving a perfect surface. That's all, you can decorate the surface.

Arch decoration

It does not matter at all what material you used to install the arch, because even a brick arch made with your own hands needs a final design. For decorating the door arched vault you can use the following techniques:

• Painting to match the walls.
• Sheathing wood blocks(as an option, laminate, siding, etc. are often used for this).
• Wallpapering.
• Use fake diamond based on gypsum.
• Decorate the structure with mirrors or mosaics (small pebbles, corks, glass, etc. can be used for mosaics).
• Use foam molding or surface painting.

Important! Try not to overdo it, so as not to clutter up the passage and not to mix the incompatible. It is worth noting that sometimes a simple paint job is enough to add elegance.

As you can see, there are a lot of finishing options, for which you can use not only natural materials. It all depends on the idea of ​​the designer and the wishes of the owners, as well as the general style of the room. The classic additional interior can be supplemented with stucco moldings, fabrics, so that everything is harmoniously combined together. The finishing of the columns looks no less laconic if clinker is glued to them.

Ready-made arch kits

If you are not sure about own forces, and educational video lessons from the Internet are not entirely clear to you, you can significantly simplify your life by buying a ready-made kit for forming an arch. Similar kits can be made from different materials, have different design, color, design and texture, which will allow everyone to find the most suitable option... The most suitable option is a set of fiberboard or MDF. These materials are very similar to wood, but are less difficult to handle and install. The ready-made standard set of interior arch is included.