Archways make standard apartment interiors stylish and elegant. The arched shape of the doorway visually expands the space, changes the interior beyond recognition. In city apartments, arched openings are not always left open, since it is necessary to ensure the possibility of a full separation of individual rooms. But the curved top lintel creates difficulties when choosing and installing a door into an arched opening. There are several options for how to close such an opening with a door, they differ both in the complexity of execution, and in the principles of approach to solving such a problem.

Options for closing the arched opening

There are two types of situations when the owner installs a door in an arched opening. The first is when the question of installing the door is decided after the manufacture of the arch. In this case, the matter is complicated by the fact that the opening is already ready, and you have to build on the ready-made conditions.

The second is when the owner thought in advance about the options for installing the door in the arch, and during the manufacture of the opening prepared the necessary elements for this (niches for a cassette sliding door). From the options below, you can choose the best one, depending on the specific situation.

When creating arches, the opening did not increase, but fillets were made

An important factor when choosing the type of door and the method of installation in the arch is the way of making an opening with an arch. If the radius is inside a rectangular opening, then its actual height will remain the same, but visually it appears lower.

Closing the opening on one side with a full-height sliding door

Sliding doors are installed from the outside, while the sashes slide along the wall. The size of the canvas is made according to the height of the opening at the top of the arch. Thus, the sash will overlap the arch on one side of the opening. On the back side, the passage will remain open.

Important! In such a combination of a rectangular leaf and an arched passage on the sash, there should be a symmetrical pattern either in the form of radius panels, or be made using arched glazing. In this case, all segments in the design of the canvas should have a vertical orientation, preferably without horizontal bridges. This will visually raise the opening.

Installation of a cassette door

This is the best option, which is planned at the stage of creating an arch. An arch with a cassette-type sliding compartment door is also a budget option compared to the cost of manufacturing a door leaf with arched shapes. A rectangular canvas with the same pattern is used. This approach will allow you to close a non-standard opening with any shape.

Making a wooden door

If the door is installed in a ready-made opening, and the sliding structures for some reason are not suitable for the owner, it remains to go to the carpentry workshop and order an arched door.

A double-leaf door can be installed in wide openings, each leaf of which is a folding door.

The opening increased in height

Making an arched portal by cutting out the upper part above the opening in the partition is the right option from the point of view of aesthetics. Such an arch will look proportional in the room. A high arch will give more room for imagination, and there are many more options for installing a door into it. The main principle of closing the high arched passage with doors is the use of transom structures. With this approach, standard doors of any type can be installed in the opening.

An expensive and at the same time luxurious option is to order a solid wooden canvas with a box made of solid wood from the workshop. This method is used to close narrow arches designed for a single-leaf door. A cheap option would be a regular door with a transom.

The most affordable way to close the arch with a door is to make a rectangular box without a threshold with the installation of a folding accordion-type door in it. These systems are sold in kits, have a variety of designs, and are easy to install. After installing the folding door, you can evaluate how it looks in the interior, and, in accordance with the impressions received, make the upper arched transom and complete the design of the opening.

In addition, folding systems are not designed for heavy use. It is this mode that is usually assumed when installed in an arch, because only in the open state it looks spectacular.

What are folding doors made of?

Most of the folding systems in stores are made of MDF or plastic. Plastic is lightweight and practical, but it lacks soundproofing properties, and the structure itself is noisy and gives the impression of laxity.

Important! Plastic panels have stiffening ribs, therefore, with external flakiness, they are tough and durable.

The assembled plastic structure is lightweight, so the technician does not need any outside help for installation. The plastic itself is easy to cut, and modern movable panel joints allow you to cope with the assembly and installation of the structure in a few hours yourself. In addition, guide profiles in plastic structures are attached through clips, which simplify the installation process.

Systems with MDF lamellas look solid, but they are more difficult to install. They look organically in an arched opening. Due to the weight of the structure, the guides are attached to the opening with self-tapping screws.

A standard folding kit includes the following items:

• Narrow panels. In addition to several identical panels, from which the canvas is assembled, there are two half-panels that are installed along the edges, the starting and locking strips.
• Guides. All kits have a top and two side rails. In systems for wide openings or with flexible lamellas, there is also a bottom guide.
• Rollers, stoppers. In some designs, conventional hinges can be used to connect the sections.

Completions and trims for the box, locking mechanisms are not included in the package and must be purchased separately.

How to install a folding structure

First, the box is made and installed. It is collected from addons in which there is no usual quarter for the door leaf. The box is made along the height of the straight part of the sides of the arched opening.

After installing the box, it is necessary to measure the height and width of the resulting opening and only then go to buy a folding system. So you can accurately calculate the number of sections and select them in width.

Important! When purchasing a folding door, please read the installation manual carefully. Each manufacturer supplies products with detailed instructions.

• In budget models made of PVC, the lamellas are interconnected through special grooves or using gaskets. The joining process looks like this: the panels move, one lamella is inserted into the groove of the other lamella and pulled to the end.
• The MDF sections have special lugs that fit together, and a long pin (axis) is threaded through them.

• It is better to install the lock and the handle into the lock panel before assembling the door leaf.
  • The lamellas are cut to the required height. When suspended, they should be raised above the floor by 1.5-2 cm.
  • After connecting the lamellas and half-lamellas, a lock panel is attached on one side, and a blind (fixing) panel on the other.
  • The rollers are attached to the upper end of the sections through one, starting from the locking lamella. Before installation, it is advisable to treat them with technical petroleum jelly.
  • The upper profile is trimmed exactly to the width of the opening, and the side ones are placed close to it from below.
  • The procedure for installing the profile depends on the intended method of attachment to the opening. If the profile is attached to clips, you need to mark and fix the clips around the perimeter of the box. To do this, a line is drawn in the center of the upper jumper, and with the help of a level it is continued already on the racks. The clips for the vertical locking profile are smaller than the others. On the upper jumper, the clips are fixed in increments of 5-7 cm, and on the sides it is enough to install 4 pcs. After trimming the guides, it remains only to insert them into the fixed clips. If they come in tight, you can use a rubber mallet.
  • If the profile is mounted on self-tapping screws, then first they are engaged in installing the upper guide. It is screwed onto one self-tapping screw in the middle. After that, the guide is unrolled so that the sash rollers can be inserted into it. After inserting the sash, it is assembled in the center, the profile is turned back, finally aligned and the rest of the screws are tightened. Only after that, the side parts are screwed in level.
  • At the end, the blind panel is snapped into the side profile, the mechanism is checked for smooth running. A striker plate for a lock or latch is installed in the lock profile.

  The decoration of the opening with platbands is performed after the installation of the arched transom.

Installation video of a folding accordion-type system:

In small apartments, doors to an archway must be planned before starting work on its creation. And to close an existing opening without harming the surrounding space, you can use a folding structure.

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Fire doors are specially designed to increase the fire protection of buildings. These structures do not allow materials in rooms to heat up to high temperatures, they do not allow oxygen to pass through, which accelerates the spread of fire. In addition, fire doors do not allow poisonous smoke to pass through, which is dangerous to humans.

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In an effort to move away from generally accepted standards and give the interior elegance, the owners of apartments and country houses change their usual doors to arches. This is not 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 implement any idea.

Forms of arched openings

Interior door arches are selected not only based on taste preferences, but also depending on certain parameters: ceiling height, etc. Structures are made of plasterboard, wood, MDF, PVC. Plasterboard is easiest to work with as it is the most flexible material.

Currently, there are a large number of different types of arches, which differ in shape. The most common are:

Arched openings also have various designs and, on the basis of this, are divided into several varieties:

Having looked closely at your interior and having chosen the desired arch model, you can start the phased implementation of the work.

Step-by-step instructions for self-production

In order not to spend extra money on finished products, you can do the decoration of the arched opening yourself. To do this, you need to follow a clearly established scheme.

Taking the necessary measurements

Any construction process requires precision, which is achieved by first taking measurements. You need to start from the opening itself, so measure the width and height of it first. 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 an 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. You can remove all defects from a vertical surface with putty or plaster using beacons.

Structural framing

To make the installation of the frame, you should perform a number of sequential steps:

1. A contour of a metal profile is screwed along the lines of the opening with dowels. The vertical guides are installed with an offset from the surface of the interior wall. The size of the indent is equal to the thickness of the drywall sheet and the plaster layer (about 0.2 cm).
2. We install two such profiles parallel to each other on each side.

   For the frame device, two profiles are installed in parallel

3. Having finished working with the profiles, we take up the installation of the first sheet of drywall. If its thickness is 1.25 cm, then it is recommended to fasten it with 3.5x35 self-tapping screws. If the thickness of the gypsum board is not more than 0.95 cm, use smaller screws.

   Drywall is fixed with self-tapping screws

4. Sheathe the other side of the frame with drywall.

   

5. Make an arc-shaped metal profile. To do this, cut the side walls of the profile with special scissors every 7 centimeters. As a result of these actions, it is easier for him to give the required form. For an arched structure, you will need two such blanks.

   An arched arc is made from the profile

6. Install and fasten the arched profiles to the main frame.

   The arcuate profile is attached to the main part of the frame

7. In order for the arcs to be securely fixed, they are attached with hangers to a straight rail located on top. The number of suspensions depends on the width of the opening. Usually three pairs are sufficient.

   

8. In increments of 0.4-0.6 m, attach reinforcing cross-members around the frame perimeter, fixing them on the guides of two contours.
9. As a result of the above actions, a reliable metal structure emerges in the form of an arch from the profile. In the future, it will be sheathed with plasterboard or plywood.

If it is assumed that the columns of the arches will not be too large in thickness, then 2 arcs can be changed to a wide profile. Cutting and folding is done in the same way. Only in this case, the installation of cross members is not required.

Sometimes, instead of a metal profile, wooden slats are used. At the same time, the frame installation technology does not change significantly.

Plasterboard bending

After installing the frame, they are taken for bending the gypsum board. Experts recommend using drywall, designed specifically for arched structures. It easily takes the desired shape if the material is rinsed in the longitudinal direction.

If you decide to use regular drywall, then you have to tinker with it. The setting piece is cut to the desired size in the form of a rectangle. It is folded in two ways: wet and dry.

Bending fabrication scheme

The wet method is time consuming and cannot be rushed. To prevent the material from cracking when bent, it is moistened with water and punctures are made. In this form, the drywall sheet is left to lie for a while, and then it is folded onto a template of the desired configuration.

The dry method means the application of cuts parallel to each other on the seamy side of the gypsum board. The cut goes deep into the sheet, affecting the outer cardboard layer and gypsum. The cardboard layer on the front side remains intact.

In the dry process, the bending of the positioning element takes the correct shape. At the same time, it is important to know that it is better to cut the gypsum board with a jigsaw, and not with a hacksaw. Then the edges will not be torn.

Rough frame cladding

If the bending was carried out with the wet method, then first of all it is necessary to wait until the drywall sheet is completely dry. The fixation of the material is carried out 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 fastening the sheathing, the edges of the plasterboard sheet are cleaned. And in order to prevent chipping of the curved edge, a perforated plastic corner is installed on it.

Leveling with putty

To make the surface even, you need to finish the arched structure. First, a primer is applied, and after it dries, a 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 mesh. After about 10 hours, it dries up, after which you can start cleaning the irregularities with sandpaper. With a well-done work, the surface will be without roughness, irregularities, the caps of the self-tapping screws will not be visible in it.

Methods for finishing arches

Those wishing to decorate the arches on their own will have to work hard, cutting out each detail separately. However, many do not look for difficulties and choose the simple way - they acquire factory structures from prefabricated elements.

Prefabricated and prefabricated pads

Factory-made overlay is of two types: wood and foam.

Styrofoam elements

Foam arches are often preferred as an alternative to plaster products. The advantages of such designs are as follows:

1. Fast installation. Installation speed is much higher than arched structures made of plywood or gypsum board.
2. Low price.
3. Easy transportation. Polyfoam is a fairly light material, so you do not need to hire movers to deliver the product to your home.
4. Low weight. Arches of this type can be installed even on very weak structures.
5. Various forms.

Foam arches are recruited from ready-made elements and trimmed in place to fit the size of the opening

The disadvantages of an arched structure made of polystyrene are: fragility, toxicity, rapid flammability.

Wood elements

Wooden arched structures do not require advertising. They look rich and rarely do not match 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 of natural wood, MDF, chipboard or plywood

Arched elements are also made from inexpensive MDF, laminated chipboard, veneer-faced plywood. The desired option is selected individually based on the taste and thickness of the wallet.

Wooden elements are ordered according to the catalog, and then cut to length before installation.

The installation of timber structures is simple. In hardware stores, arches are sold both assembled and disassembled. The first option is considered more reliable, since the work was performed by a specialist.

Decoration with finishing materials

Currently, there are many ways to beautifully and neatly. The decor is selected so that it is in harmony in color, texture, material with the home environment. The most popular options are recognized:

1. Simple staining... The arch will look elegant and complete if it is simply painted white, brown or the tone of the walls. Such a finish is often complemented with decorative elements, lighting.

   Monochrome painting looks great in combination with backlighting

2. Wallpapering... It is the fastest, most affordable and easy process. For these purposes, vinyl or non-woven options are best suited.

   Wallpaper highlighted slopes - a very stylish design move

3. Finishing with wooden, plastic clapboard. The method guarantees not only an excellent aesthetic appearance, but also ensures the durability of the structure, its protection from moisture and mechanical damage.

   The clapboard option is great for interiors with wall decoration from the same material

4. Decorative plaster... The surface of the arch is beautiful, embossed and durable. True, this finish sometimes needs to be restored, and it requires some maintenance.

   This method looks especially advantageous in deep arches.

5. Stone... An arch in a house made of natural or artificial stone is installed only with the help of a professional. The decoration captivates the eye and makes the interior unusual.

   The ragged edges of the arch can become a highlight of any interior.

6. Cork- it is quite expensive, but environmentally friendly material. It is easily damaged by mechanical damage, therefore, to extend its service life, it is recommended to cover the cork with wax.

   Cork finishing brings a sense of environmental friendliness and comfort to the interior

7. Clinker tiles... This finish will last for many years. It does not attract dirt and does not require special maintenance.

   Clinker tiles - unlimited space for interesting solutions

Interior designs with a rounded top edge are a traditional, but no less interesting phenomenon in the interior. The smooth shape of the product softens the lines of the space, imparts a noble sound to the room, and increases its psychological comfort. In ensembles that claim prestige, elegance, originality, arched openings look amazing. And it doesn't really matter whether the overlapping webs are equipped with hinges or rollers. Yes, arched sliding doors seem impossible, but the fantasy of technologists and designers made them real.

Sash and transom

The easiest way to preserve the rounded shape of the opening, having at your disposal the canvas on the rail, is to order the top insert of the corresponding configuration. Effective and comfortable sliding interior arched doors, which include:

1. one or two sections of wood or glass in a standard rectangular shape;
2. a transom in the form of an arch, “picking up” the unoccupied part of the passage;
3. a guide profile embedded in the upper crossbar of the frame between the sash and the upper addition.

The rail can be visible or masked. A decorative strip will allow you to hide its presence. In addition, in very wide openings, the distance over which the profile protrudes is occupied by fixed sidewalls. So the product takes on a monolithic and harmonious look.

Embedded system

In the photo arched sliding doors mounted inside the wall , look elegant and futuristic at the same time. They are an undoubted attraction of interiors of any design, including those subordinate to the solemnity and splendor of "palace" trends. The webs used in this case are, of course, also rectangular. But this is not visible, since they remain partially hidden from sight.

The structure is formed by:

• metal cassette designed to secure one or two leaves. Particularly interesting are the double-leaf solutions. To install arched sliding doors of this kind, you need to buy a pencil case with two side parking lots;
• rail fitted with rollers and stops and built into the wall. All working mechanisms are hidden and are not reflected in the appearance of the product;
• plasterboard sheathing that forms the passage.

In other words, the model itself has the usual configuration, and the opening endows it with rounded outlines.

Insert design

To create the illusion of an arch using a retractable system is really another way - with the participation of a canvas with round glass. Of course, talking about a real semicircular model in this case can be a stretch, since both the installation site and the section have quite standard parameters. Nevertheless, this type of glass insert looks great in classic-style interiors, increasing its decorative value. Such a decision is establishedin compartment version or built in.

The Academy invites you to order a sliding interior arched door of any type at a bargain price. The company's specialists will help to assemble and install the system, as well as accompany their services with guarantees.

Unusual appearance, stylish design - this is the first thing that comes to mind when you see arched doors - an element of the interior that is becoming more and more popular in home decoration.

The oval shape of such structures can give comfort to the house, relieve stress and give a positive mood. It was the arched doors that adorned the royal chambers, the palaces of the sheikhs, then they were unfairly forgotten, and only fifty years ago it was precisely this form of doors that was again relevant and in demand.

Today, arched doors can be found in houses, cottages, apartments, offices, and even in monasteries and temples. Luxurious, elite arched doors will definitely emphasize the social status of their owner.

Views

Interior arched doors, or rather, their design, in principle, is the same as that of ordinary swing doors. The main difference is that the upper form of the door leaf is not horizontal, but in the form of an arc, moreover, curved.

We repeat, the arched structures were the decoration of the chambers of the Russian tsars. Such models were trusted to be made by the most experienced professionals. Today, the method of making such doors, of course, differs from the old ones, but one thing unites them - the complexity of the technology.

Modern manufacturers offer a lot of varieties of different designs. The main thing is to decide on the interior of the room and choose the most suitable one.

Arched interior structures can be entrance and interior. In this article, we'll talk about those that divide rooms into certain zones. It is customary to make them of wood, sometimes they can be glazed. Stained-glass windows are often used.

Entrances are most often installed in office premises, in shops or entertainment centers, so plastic most often becomes the material for their manufacture.

Before choosing your door option, take a look at the arched vault in your home. A considerable number of people, choosing the interior of their home, try to change the usual idea of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe arches, therefore openings in rooms can be of different types:

• semicircular;
• horseshoe-shaped;
• round;
• in the form of an ellipse;
• elongated parabolic;
• curly (shamrock or Venetian)
• romantic - with rounded corners.

In such cases, many face the difficulty of installing the model in some of the above arches (forming a vault in the opening), but nevertheless, the results justify the means.

Fans of the unusual opt for arched interior doors that fold like an accordion - this saves space, since the opening swing doors take up some space in the room. True, accordion doors are not an ideal soundproof element of the interior, but nevertheless, they can become its stylish design.

"Accordion", which folds in an original way, can be called a door-jalousie. With regard to the difficulty of installation, experts say that in this case it is important to correctly install the curved transom. As a last resort, you can use drywall to give the opening the desired shape.

Arched doors are the perfect way to separate the room from the balcony space. For such a modification of the bedroom, it is necessary to use the former balcony opening. Often this option is used when decorating an arch from a balcony ceiling in a bedroom.

The semicircular shape adds elegance to the apartment, increases the amount of daylight. Such an arched door can unite almost the entire balcony block.

Professionals can install double-leaf or triple structures in this option. They are suitable if the opening for your door is more than 1m 30 cm, that is, it is larger than the standard one and needs to be narrowed.

Several door leaves will successfully cope with this problem. To do this, use a tree with a stained glass window or just glass structures that create the impression of luxury and comfort. Using the pendulum system, the doors can be opened in both directions.

Doors with stained glass elements can be compared to a work of art. No wonder the history of their origin dates back to the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. The modern stained glass window practically leaves no one indifferent. Exquisite plot compositions can amaze anyone's imagination.

Glass that diffuses light will create unique color shades in the room, and if the stained glass window is created from multi-colored pieces of glass, as, for example, in the Tiffany style, then the arched door will become a highlight of the interior.

Transparent glass on the doors can be replaced with decorative glass. This can be done using self-adhesive tape with different patterns. Sandblasting is also another opportunity to decorate an interior door. Like a convex pattern - fusing, which is created without a metal profile.

Arched sliding or swing models in the Baroque style, made only of expensive and valuable types of wood - this is luxury and gilding. Usually they are decorated with many carved decorative elements and serve more to decorate the interior. Such massive devices are produced in dark colors.

Playful Rococo arched doors are also a tribute to history. Decorated with carved elements, covered with gold and ornaments, they will withstand any criticism and will become a bright spot in your home.

Aged arched doors in Provence style, light, with floral patterns, patina, graceful, like in the southern province of France - the personification of good mood and sunshine. Rooms with such "gates" recreate the atmosphere of yesteryear, true French style.

Asymmetric semi-arches can diversify any decor both in a standard apartment and in a country house, and in public places, such a solution will become non-standard and creative. One side of such structures can be non-standard, semicircular, and the other can be standard.

Materials (edit)

You can choose the material for interior arched doors only depending on your preferences - it is not necessary to buy those that are available in a particular store.

So, you can choose the material for making your arched door as follows:

Wooden

Wooden models are the most wear-resistant and durable. However, if you decide on a model, for example, made of oak, remember that this is not a cheap pleasure. Most often, oak products are made to order. And what is important - the walls where the doors will be attached must be massive and durable, as well as the hinges on which the structure will be installed.

Therefore, you can consider a more economical option - pine, ash or beech. Such material is environmentally friendly, and doors decorated with various decorative elements or colored stained-glass windows will create an incredible design in your home.

Particleboard and MDF

An even more economical option can be chipboard or MDF structures, or even combined options. Models made of alder, cherry or valuable tree roots will create a cozy look.

Veneered

Veneered products are one of the most popular models. They are quite durable, visually pleasing, harmoniously fit into any interior design.

Veneer is a thin cut of wood (up to 10 millimeters), which is glued in several layers to the panel of the future door. This technology has been used since the beginning of the 19th century.

Now such doors fully meet the requirements for interior designs - economical, high-quality and meeting all the requirements.

Unfortunately, this technology has a drawback - there is too much waste in production. Therefore, manufacturers today use fine-line - when the structure of the trees from which the door is made is uniform, the waste becomes much less. Such doors are made of abachi or poplar - commercial wood.

Plastic

Plastic doors are a very common option. Firstly, it is an opportunity to choose any color for your doors, which will facilitate the choice of wallpaper and furniture "to match". However, most often, plastic doors are installed in office buildings, public places and shopping centers. This is an inexpensive option, and most importantly, they are easy to install, seem light and airy.

In addition to all the advantages, manufacturers have learned to produce such products that look like wood, stone and even metal.

Mirrored or with stained-glass elements

Mirrored or with stained-glass elements are among the most popular today. True, this is an expensive pleasure, although it is the most striking decoration of your space. Such doors visually expand your square footage, including the ceiling. And the most important thing is the guarantee that your room will always be light and comfortable.

By the way, these models are made of tempered glass, which is absolutely safe for small children.

How to choose?

If you decide to save on the work of a master and independently install doors in the form of an arch, then heed some advice from experienced specialists. First of all, carefully measure the width of the opening of the future door. Do not forget about the width of the door frame and take into account all the gaps between the structure itself and the walls.

In order to correctly insert the door into the arch, it is necessary to install it so that the radius of the structure absolutely coincides with half the width of the arched opening. And most importantly, if you decide to put a wooden door, all the boards should be the same and located strictly horizontally. Take care of the grooves that tightly "grip" the structure.

You will need a lot of power tools: a jigsaw for workpieces, a grinder for processing the arched part of the structure, an electric milling cutter for creating grooves.

At the end of the work, be sure to cover your structure with special protective equipment, and if your door faces the sunny side, then use a colorless varnish instead of a laminated coating.

How to install an arched door, see the next video.