Arches have been used in architecture since the second millennium BC. At the dawn of history, they were given a special sacred meaning: going through the arch meant being reborn.

Today, arches are gaining popularity in interior design.

The interior arch performs the same functions as several thousand years ago: it gives originality and visually divides the space, simultaneously combining two rooms together.

Arches are most actively used in a wooden private house or in an apartment, they are usually mounted in the corridor or connect the kitchen and living room.

Varieties

Arches represent a symbiosis of elegance and versatility, fit into any interior, ennoble the doorway.

The variety of forms of arched structures classified as follows:

In addition, arches can be made according to individual sketches and have a fancy shape, depending on the imagination of the customer.

Interior arches made from the following materials:

1. Wooden – practical material, creating an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. Arches made of wood fit into any type of opening.
2. Drywall- differs in plasticity, ease of installation.
3. Plastic(pvc) - easy to care for, moisture resistant, durable.
4. Mdf-aesthetic, big choice colors and textures, affordable cost.

Do you know how to attach drywall to a wall without a frame? Read this article.

Decorative finishes

Interior arches made of mdf, plastic or wood are usually left in its original form.

In turn, plasterboard structures require additional decor.

Finishing performs the following functions:

• camouflage - allows you to hide installation defects;
• technical - adjustment of dimensions using decorative elements;
• decorative - gives the arch a final look in the theme of the chosen style.

A huge number of modern finishing materials allows for individuality and combinations with the rest of the interior.

Consider the most common options decorative finishes:

1. Plaster- a simple method, while the choice of textures and colors will satisfy the most demanding taste. Previously, the surface is putty and primed, wait until it dries completely and apply decorative plaster. If a relief is provided, then a drawing is made on a fresh leveled layer.
2. Cork wallpaper- presented in the form of rolls or veneer tiles or cork chips. They are lightweight, elastic, durable, mounted on a leveled surface with glue. It is quite easy to decorate the arch with cork wallpaper yourself and does not take much time.
3. Painting... Pre-aligned plasterboard construction coated with acrylic or water-based paint, wooden - varnish.
4. Decorative rock- durable, resistant to external influences, but not cheap stuff... Installation is laborious and requires certain skills. The stone must be glued on cement base after preliminary filling and priming of vaults and walls.
5. Mosaic... It is made from pieces of ceramics, glass, stone, pvc panels having a wide range of shades. Based on the material used, the elements can be square, round, oval, rectangular, triangular, or arbitrary. It is quite easy to decorate the arch with mosaic patterns, you just need to turn on your imagination. Mosaic designs are original and unique.

As you know, modern design ideas are constantly presenting us with new solutions. The decoration with mirrors or textiles looks original. The status of the interior will be given by frescoes – hand-painted paints on wet plaster.

Design Experts experimenting with shapes, creating arches with through niches or bar counters. In recent years, stucco molding, columns and gilded details have returned to fashion.

Arch in the hallway with your own hands

Making an arch at home is not a difficult job, requiring minimal experience in the area of home renovation... Consider a simple construction technique in the hallway semicircular arch from drywall. Note that the process may differ slightly depending on the thickness and material of the walls.

We buy material and prepare tools

Measure the opening and sketch with the start height and radius.

The best option is moisture-resistant, fire-resistant plasterboard... It is advisable to choose a wall 12 mm thick, arched - 6.5 mm. For straight frame elements, a rack metal profile is required, and for a contour, a guide profile is required.

You will need short self-tapping screws for metal, special for drywall, as well as wood screws.

We prepare from the tools:

• roulette;
• puncher;
• level;
• jigsaw;
• putty;
• pencil;
• scissors for metal.

Preparatory work

Clear the opening of paint, wallpaper, widen the opening or raise it in height, if necessary. Level the side walls using a putty, mark with a pencil.

Cut two rectangles out of the drywall. Apply arc shape to drywall using a nail or pencil tied to a thread.

Do not make an excessively steep arc, especially for a narrow opening.

Then cut the arch electric jigsaw , or with a hacksaw for metal, repeat the procedure with the second rectangle. (see photo)

Installing the frame

Cut four vertical elements that match the length of the workpiece and two horizontal ones that are equal to the width. Next, you need to install the profiles and attach them with self-tapping screws. 40-50 cm long to the walls of the opening, leaving about 1.5 cm deep on both sides.

Consider the thickness of the drywall to the structure coincided with the plane of the wall... Start with a horizontal guide.

Perhaps you will be interested in information on how to putty drywall for painting. Read this.

Assembly

Secure the drywall sheets to both sides of the frame using a screwdriver. Leave the screw caps flush with the surface... Then measure the length of the arc and cut off the section of the profile using metal scissors.

To bend the profile it is necessary to make several cuts along the edges, the more often - the stronger the bend will be. Fix the resulting arc at the bottom of the metal frame with self-tapping screws. Connect the guide and drywall with self-tapping screws in 10-15 cm increments.

Lightly wet the drywall before bending. Now attach the resulting element to the arches (the cuts should be inside the structure), attach with self-tapping screws. Achieve maximum adhesion of the frame to the structure.

Finishing

At this stage, it is necessary to sheathe the edges of the drywall and the joints with fiberglass mesh or paper tape, wait until dry. Apply a layer of putty and after drying sand the surface... Repeat the process twice for perfect smoothness.

Choose the decor to your taste. As an example, we give the simplest and most economical way- pasting the arch with wallpaper with further finishing of the edges with a plastic corner.

Wallpaper should be chosen that are easy to care for (vinyl, bamboo, non-woven), monochromatic or with a small complex pattern are recommended. It is necessary to glue the walls on both sides of the opening, leaving a margin of 2-2.5 cm., cut off the excess, fold the edge into the inside of the arch.

Cut a strip to a suitable width and glue inside the opening.

The joint will look more aesthetically pleasing if used plastic corner.

Before installing it is desirable degrease the inner surface corner, then apply a thin layer of sealant, liquid nails or special glue, press firmly to the installation site. Fix, wait for the glue to set.

The work is completed, you can enjoy the result.

Do-it-yourself drywall arch: video instruction.

The arch as an element of the building's architecture is intended for dividing a room into zones without using a door. Last years are marked by the active use of these structural elements... Such an elegant device is capable of ennobling and decorating any home, saving living space, which is especially important for small premises. They can often be seen in hallways, kitchens, and between other rooms. How to make an arch at home? To do this, it is necessary to study the features of the installation work.

Such an overlap can be purchased ready-made or made by yourself. The shape of such vaults is also different: from classical versions to modernist designs. In the process of their production, various building materials are taken: brick, stone, metal, wood, PVC, fiberboard, chipboard, gypsum board, plywood. The most popular are drywall sheets. They are flexible and easy to install.

Preparatory work

To understand how to make an arch, it is important to carry out the installation one by one. First, the designated space is measured: its width and height are determined.

When starting the construction of the arc, it is worth considering the fact that the door plane will decrease by 10-15 cm. These indicators relate to the height. Later, this space can be revetted with decorative inserts made of ordinary foam.

Its width is measured and divided by two. These numbers will be necessary in order for the traditional semicircle to turn out to be even and symmetrical.

This data equates to an internal distance corresponding to opposite sides of the space. At the beginning of the work, you should decide on the shape of the structure.

Traditionally, samples of a semicircular type or sheets of gypsum board are installed, which will be discussed below. About how to make the arch correctly, just below. To begin with, you should focus on the verticality of the surface, in otherwise the design will look ugly and one-sided.

If necessary, the inner plane should be leveled with plaster or putty, focusing on the installed beacons.

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Required attributes for work

The above list of devices will allow you to install on your own:

1. Guide view profile.
2. Rack profile.
3. Dowel with screw for fastening profile frame for concrete, brick walls.
4. Self-tapping screws for wooden surfaces and fastening sheets of plasterboard.
5. GKL sheets.
6. Self-tapping screws with a press washer.
7. Roller with needles.
8. Special perforated corner.
9. Latex putty for gypsum board.
10. Electric jigsaw.
11. Stationery knife.

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Installing the front arch components

You can get an answer to the question of how to make an arch, starting with cutting out the facade structural elements. The main problem during this period is that you need to get two identical elements, regardless of the material from which the vault is made. Marking and cutting for each of them is carried out according to the same scheme.

An even semicircle can be made different ways... For example, by using any devices. For such samples, you can take a strong and elastic twine and a simple pencil.

1. The rope is tied to a rod.
2. The center of the circle is marked. To correctly determine the radius, you need to remember the number that was obtained in the course of previous measurements.
3. So, if the width indicators are 1 m, then the required figure will correspond to 50 cm.
4. From one of the edges of the sheet, 60 cm is deposited and a line is drawn. The distance from the top of the opening to the top of the future vault corresponds to 10-15 cm.
5. GKL is cut, focusing on the width of the door plane. So, in this version, it is 100 cm.
6. Then, on the designated straight line, a border corresponding to 50 cm is marked on each side. These indicators will indicate the boundaries of the hemisphere.
7. With the help of a pencil and twine, 0.5 m of the length of the rope is indicated and the last marks of the hemisphere are drawn. It turned out to be an analogue of a homemade compass. As a result of the use of such a device, a circle with smooth edges is formed.
8. According to the markings, a semicircle is cut with a jigsaw or a clerical knife. Its width corresponds to 1 m and its height is 60 cm.

The profile for the archway is notched to obtain the required bend.

The arch is made in a different way using a long and flexible element. To do this, you can take plastic panel, flexible skirting board.

1. A rectangular base with a size of 100 × 60 (65) cm is cut out. Following from each side, 50 cm are measured and 2 lines are drawn. The place of their intersection is indicated by a dot.
2. The drywall sheet is bent on both sides according to the width of the future opening. It turns out a semicircle. The volumetric part corresponds to the previously indicated points, the ends should be in contact with the ends of the rectangular base in the lower part.
3. The finished vault is drawn and cut out.

The second method of making arches requires an additional person to work. Making accurate measurements alone won't be easy.

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Erection of a frame on an arch

Make this important element in the house you can by preparing a metal profile. Layout of guides with orientation to the width of the opening. Here these figures correspond to 1000 mm. They are fixed on either side. They are fixed on concrete and brick with dowel screws, for wooden surfaces they use special self-tapping screws.

In order for the structure to be in the same plane with the wall, the frame should be fixed inside the opening by 12 mm.

As soon as the sheets of gypsum plasterboard are fixed and putty is applied, the base will acquire even indicators.

Fastening is carried out on either side of both lateral parts of the frame. The length of such elements corresponds to 600 mm.

The bottom of the profile is cut at an angle. Fixing the arch parts to the frame with self-tapping screws for metal bases.

How to make an arch in a doorway - choice of material

For creating arched structure you can use any materials: brick, stone, wood, metal and plastic. The former are distinguished by their high weight, and the latter by their high cost. The most popular and acceptable option is to install a drywall arch. It is a lightweight, environmentally friendly and practical building material.

This design has several advantages:

• strength;
• reliability;
• simplicity.

Its installation is not accompanied by large-scale works with increased noise and high consumption of building material. It will not be superfluous to note the affordable cost of all building elements used in the installation of a drywall arch and a huge assortment in every hardware store.

How to make an arch in a doorway - preparing a doorway

Having chosen the type of arch to be installed, you can proceed to the preparation of the opening. First you need to get rid of installed structure, instead of which you want to build an arch. Take off the door and disassemble door frame... For this purpose, you can use a crowbar and grinder. If the dimensions of the opening do not suit you, correct the situation. You can cut out part of the wall, or you can build a smaller structure by reducing the distance in the opening. The surface must be free of chips, dust and pieces of concrete. To protect against mold and mildew, treat the wall with an antiseptic impregnation.

How to make an arch in a doorway - installing a frame

The main frame of the arch is made from the guide profile. The pre-prepared strips must be attached parallel to each other on both sides and to the top of the opening. Drill holes in the ceilings with which you will fix the profiles with dowels. Please note that you need to install the main frame with a retreat deeper into the opening. The deviation should be equal to the thickness of the drywall sheet and putty. Thus, the surface of the door arch will have one plane with overlappings.

To make the arcuate part of the frame, you will have to perform a “simple” manipulation: cut side shelves profile and bend to the state of an arc. The cuts are made with a grinder or scissors at a distance of 50 millimeters from each other. The resulting arcs are attached with self-tapping screws to the main guides. A do-it-yourself drywall arch must be strong enough. To do this, you need to install stiffeners from the structural profile.

How to make an arch in a doorway - an arched fragment of an arch

Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of the arc. Take a knife and cut a piece out of the drywall to fit your measurements. Now, to bend drywall, you can use 2 methods:

• Get it wet. Suitable for creating slight curvature.
• We make cuts every 10 centimeters. Use building level so that the cuts come out strictly perpendicular to the side edge.

The drywall must be turned over with the notches up. Gently shape it to the desired shape. Be neat and drywall will quickly take shape. Start fixing from the top of the arch with self-tapping screws. Step by step, the drywall sheet will take on the intended shape.

How to make an arch in a doorway - decoration

The formed and filled arch needs additional decoration:

• Painting. Inner part painted with light paint.
• Sticking wallpaper over the arch. This is a simple and affordable way.
• Stucco finishing made of polyurethane. Skills will not be superfluous, but everything is quite simple, because all the elements are assembled and glued in stages. The assembly starts from the top of the arch. Side elements adjusted to the required height.
• Plaster stucco decoration. The method is similar to the previous one, however, doing the work with your own hands, you run the risk of making poor-quality seams and ruining the appearance.
• Masonry decorative stone... It is better to entrust this work to professionals.

Arched doorways lend a distinctive architectural charm to the design of the house. Arches are for visual magnification the space of the room. Do it yourself or contact a specialist - everyone decides for himself.

Once upon a time, only a professional could make an arch. This was before the advent of drywall. Now even a beginner can make an arch from drywall. You don't need a special tool for this, the technology itself is simple and straightforward - just follow our instructions.

Where to begin

The most common arches are simple shapes - parts of a circle or oval. They are best suited for most traditional interior styles, where regular shapes and symmetry are welcomed. In addition, they are easiest to do with your own hands.

1. Classic rounded arch. 2. Modern. 3. Romance. 4. Ellipse. 5. Trapezoid. 6. Semi-arch

But first you need to decide whether the height of the vault will be sufficient. And if for a niche in the wall dimensions do not play a special role, then for the passage between rooms, the ratio of the width of the arch and the distance from the floor to the point of conjugation of the arch with the wall of the opening means a lot.

The wider the opening in which the arch is formed, the greater the bending radius will be required so that the shape of the arch is proportional

Usually they are guided by a simple ratio of a standard interior door - 80-100 cm wide by 200 cm high. That is, in the plane of the opening, taking into account the arch, it should be inscribed in " pure form»A rectangle of this size. Following this rule, you can determine that the width of the opening:

• 100 cm corresponds to the height of the lower points of the arch about two meters;
• 200 cm - about 180 cm;
• 300 cm - about 160 cm.

It follows from this that if the arch is made where the standard interior door, then the height of the opening will have to be increased.

The easiest way is to arrange an arch in a new place during redevelopment, when the interior partitions are re-installed. And here it is already necessary to remember the recommended distance from the top point of the arch to the ceiling - usually it is 40-60 cm. Often the height of the ceilings does not allow "inscribing" the arch in accordance with this rule, and this point is raised a little higher. But even in this case, you should not reduce the clearance to a ceiling level of less than 30 cm.

After the approximate values ​​for the mating points with the opening and for the height of the vault have been established, the arch in the opening can be modeled from improvised means and make sure that it matches the general design.

It is convenient to use a special plastic corner for arches, which will ultimately be used when decorating the opening

One of simple ways modeling is the use of a long strip of flexible material as a template, for example, plastic skirting board with hard edges. The skirting board is applied with the edges at the lower points arched opening, bend to the height of the arch, if necessary, change the shape of the arch by adjusting the degree of bending. Mark the points of conjugation of the arch with the opening and put the appropriate marks on the plinth.

Plasterboard blanks

For the walls of the arch, you need to cut out two rectangles from the gypsum board. The dimensions of the workpiece are the width of the opening and the distance from the mating point of the arch in the opening to the overlap of the opening itself (or to the ceiling for new partitions).

Then, on one of the blanks, using a plinth, the shape of the arch is modeled. To do this, aligning one of the marks on the plinth with the corner of the workpiece, it is bent until the second mark is aligned in the corner of the workpiece opposite in width. Draw an arc on the workpiece with a pencil and cut out the first wall. And already it will serve as a template for cutting out the second wall.

To get a sector along the radius, it is better to use an awl, a nail and a pencil tied with a thread or rope. The length of the thread from pencil to nail will determine the radius of the sector.

L is the width of the opening, H is the height of the arch, R is the radius of the sector, D is the stock of material equal to the thickness of the finishing of the ends of the opening

If an ellipse is needed, then two nails are fixed on the workpiece under the arch along the long side, retreating the same distance from both sides by about 10-15 cm.A thread is tied to the nails so that it sags freely, and when pulled along the edge of the sheet it reaches its edge ... The pencil is wound by the thread and the shape of the arch is outlined.

For the arch of the arch, you can use a strip of ceiling gypsum board (it is thinner, only 9.5 mm), but the remainder of a standard sheet is also suitable, since with a small width of the strip it is not difficult to give it the required shape. The size of the blank for the arch in length is equal to the distance between the marks on the plinth, and in width - to the thickness of the wall in the opening. The narrow sides of the workpiece are cut at the ends along one side of the corner so that the arch fits more tightly at the ends of the walls of the opening.

Forming the frame of the arch

The supporting frame for the walls is usually made of a metal rack profile. Depending on the materials of the partition and its thickness, the profile width may vary.

So if the arch is mounted in an opening where the walls are made of gypsum plasterboard, then the same rack-mount CW profiles are used that are in supporting structure... In this case, the profiles are fixed in the opening with self-tapping screws for metal.

For walls made of bricks, building blocks (aerated or aerated concrete, gypsum), monolithic concrete the width of the rack profile is selected individually. It is often easier to use a double frame (for each side of the arch) from a narrow CW profile with a 50 mm back, than to select a wide profile for a single frame. For fastening to the wall, dowels are used, and for each material they select their own type of fastener. If the frame is mounted from a narrow profile, holes for the dowel are drilled at an angle so that the edge of the opening does not crumble.

For side posts, the profiles must have a length equal to the distance from the overlap of the opening to the mating points with the arch. Since the arch "fits" in the opening to the partition at an angle less than 90 °, the lower corners of the profile are cut so that they do not protrude beyond the edge of the walls of the arch.

If the frame is mounted in a plasterboard partition, then you can clearly see how it must be fixed so that the arch is flush with the wall surface.

For partitions made of other materials, when attaching the frame, it is necessary to retreat from the edge of the wall at a distance equal to the thickness of the gypsum board plus the thickness of the finish (and this is at least 1-2 mm per layer of putty for wallpapering or painting).

If the wall has a layer decorative plaster or lined wall panels, then the fastening of the frame should go to the main material of the wall so that the walls of the arch are in the same plane with the surface of the partition itself, and not its decorative finish. This rule is followed on each side of the arch.

Arch installation

The walls of the arch are fastened with self-tapping screws with a distance between the attachment points from 15 to 25 cm, but not less three points on each side. The distance from the corner to each extreme attachment point should be within 5-10 cm, and the attachment line should be at a distance of 15-20 mm from the edge of the arch wall.

If a built-in backlight is provided in the arch, then the wires should be laid in advance, leaving leads or loops at least 15 cm long

After both walls are fixed, two strips of an arched profile are screwed to them from the inside through drywall to fasten the arch. If there is no arched profile, then it is made from a CD profile, symmetrically cutting wedges on the sides at a distance of 4-5 cm from each other.

To bend the strip of the workpiece with an arc, it is moistened with a sponge on both sides before installation. Then, on one side, they are rolled with a needle roller (another method is to prick with an awl over the entire surface by 1/3 of the sheet thickness) and once again moistened only along the perforated side. They are placed on the floor at an angle to it and the wall. When the workpiece begins to bend under its own weight, it is screwed into place to the arched profiles.

Finishing works

The final stage begins when the vault is dry:

• the surface of the drywall is primed;
• the seams and joints with the wall are reinforced with a serpyanka, and the ribs of the arch are reinforced with plastic perforated corner;
• putty, rubbing the attachment points, seams and joints;
• Angles at the ribs are "taken out";
• dry and grind.

The arch is ready. You can start decorative finishing.

How to make an arch in doorway? This question is of interest to many owners of apartments and private houses.

It should be noted right away that the arched opening can only look perfect in rooms with high ceilings.

At low ceilings such a structure visually significantly reduces the opening. Therefore, you should think carefully before deciding to build an arch. If you accepted it, then you can find a lot of materials for implementing the idea.

Methods for constructing arches

How to make an arch instead of doors? Today there are such ways to create arches:

1. For an arched opening, a wall is hammered according to a pre-made markup. This method is more suitable for rooms with not very high ceilings.
2. With sufficient ceiling height and doorways their upper part is sealed with pieces of drywall or plywood to give them an arched shape.

When chiselling the walls, proceed as follows:

1. It is necessary to delete all decorative trim including the door frame.
2. From the floor itself, a vertical line is marked on both sides of the opening to the height of the future arch. For accurate marking, use a level or plumb line.
3. The width of the marked opening is measured and halved. It turns out the value of the radius of the arch.
4. The center of the arch is marked on the upper horizontal line. A screw, self-tapping screw or nail is fixed to this point.
5. A strong thread is tied to the self-tapping screw, the other end is attached to a pencil. Excess thread is wound around a pencil, leaving a length equal to the radius of the arch.
6. A mark is made on the vertical from the center point of the line downward at a distance of the radius.
7. A semicircle of the upper part of the arch is outlined.
8. On the other side of the wall, the marking operations are repeated.

Now you can start slotting with a hammer drill or other tool. The choice of tool depends on the material of the wall. It is recommended to drill as many holes as possible along the marked contour. They will help with the chiseling process. V wooden wall the opening is cut out with a jigsaw or a hacksaw with a narrow blade. The final stage preparatory work- processing the edges of the resulting opening and decorating it with prepared materials.

With high ceilings, do door arch you can, if you adhere to the following sequence of actions:

1. In an opening made of wooden or metal profiles the frame of the future arch is going.
2. Plasterboard or other material is marked from which rectangles need to be cut. Their width is equal to the radius of the arch, and their length is equal to the width of the opening. By using large compass or threads with a pencil are marked with the upper arcs of the arch and cut out with a jigsaw.
3. The resulting blanks are attached to the frame with hardened self-tapping screws. Their caps are recessed 0.5-1 mm into drywall.
4. The end of the opening is closed. This can be done using fiberboard. This material bends pretty well. You can use an 8 mm drywall strip. It is rolled several times with a needle roller and sprayed with water. Punctures are made to a depth of up to half the thickness of the drywall sheet.
5. If there is no needle roller, punctures can be made with a regular awl. The distance between them is about 1 cm. They are made only from the side where the part will be bent. After a while (after about 1-1.5 hours), the gypsum soaks and the strip bends quite easily. It is better to bend it on a wooden or plasterboard template. After drying, it becomes hard again.
6. Plasterboard is putty and the arch is made at your discretion.

Arches configurations

The arch in the house gives the rooms a certain personality. Configurations and forms arched openings there are many. Let's consider some of them:

1. The classic version is suitable for rooms with a height of 3 m or more. A regular-shaped arch has a bending radius of 45 cm or more. If you add it to the height of the doorway, then the total height of the room may simply not be enough.
2. The Art Nouveau arch is often erected in typical apartments... Its radius exceeds the width of the doorway, so corners remain between the vertical elements and the arc. They can be made sharp or rounded.
3. Romantic style - a variant of the arch for large openings. A horizontal insert can be located between the corners with rounding, it can be installed at an angle.

The configuration of the arch depends on the desire and aesthetic taste of the owner of the dwelling. The arched opening can be wavy, polygonal, backlit, with various niches and shelves, with stained-glass windows, and so on.

Materials for equipping arches

An arched opening can be made of monolithic concrete, plastic, brick, metal, wood, chipboard, fiberboard, plywood, drywall sheets and other materials. When using bricks, concrete or stone, take their weight into account. For such structures, you may need a special foundation and reinforcing elements to be connected to the walls.

Metal is a material that fits in with any style. But not every metal is suitable for these purposes. Option from of stainless steel is very expensive. Galvanized iron in indoor areas does not look. It is not easy to make complex shapes out of metal.

Wood is a beautiful natural material. It practically does not require additional finishing.

Plasterboard, fiberboard and chipboard are best processed and allow you to make arches of any shape. These Construction Materials can be finished with plaster, painted, covered with a layer of decorative or ordinary plaster, paste over with wallpaper, revet with decorative stone.

Plastic is a material that is easy to process. Plastic structures do not require additional processing and finishing.

For the decoration of arches are sold and ready-made structures from different materials.

1. The appearance of the arch should correspond to the general design of the room. Each side of the opening can be designed differently.
2. Any work on the construction of arched openings begins with dismantling the door frame.
3. For convenience and to speed up the marking process, it is recommended to use a full-size template. It can be made from cardboard.
4. When constructing curved frame elements from metal profiles, slots are made on them, which allow the workpiece to be bent. The slots are made in increments of about 5 cm.
5. For work, a drill or perforator, a hammer, iron scissors and a hacksaw are usually used. Sometimes you may need other tools.
6. The frame is attached 10-12 mm deep into the doorway so that the drywall attached to it is flush with the wall after plastering.
7. The assembled structure is treated with sandpaper and putty. You can cover surfaces and corners with fiberglass mesh.