How to make an arch from drywall: we make an arch according to the instructions with our own hands. Drywall arch: how to do it yourself, step by step instructions and photos, interior manufacturing Is it possible to make an arch out of a wooden box

21.11.2019

Modern renovation requires large investments both to pay for materials and to directly perform tasks. No wonder so many people try to save money by doing various processes independently, from this only wins. For example, an arch in an apartment with your own hands will cost much less, and the realization that all this has been done by you will warm your soul.

By creating various architectural and design solutions, you not only create unique design elements, but also work with the ergonomics of the room itself. It is known that rounded corners are better perceived and add a visual component of coziness to any room. That is why this method was used in various ancient buildings. Rectangular plots today are simply an attempt to implement more economical solutions, since mass construction does not favor individual solutions.

What are the arches?

Before the arch in the apartment, it is worthwhile to figure out what, in general, such a solution is. As a rule, an arch is called any opening that does not have a door. This, of course, goes against the opinion of many users, for whom such a solution contains only a semicircular ending. In fact, there are not so few types of arches:

If you decide to create a really cozy and high-quality design in the apartment, then you will most likely have to make an arch. The price for such work ranges from 2000 to 4000 rubles. It cannot be called too high, since various modern materials allow you to make such processes very quickly and. However, you can save money by doing everything yourself, of course, if you have the knowledge and abilities for such work.

How to make an arch in your apartment?

How to make an arch? First you need to decide on the type of construction so that it exactly matches the chosen design of the entire apartment. After that, it is worth starting the choice of materials.

One of the best components for creating such a design would be a drywall sheet. It is very easy to process and you do not need any special devices to create a curved section. It will be possible to limit yourself to a hacksaw, and better - a jigsaw. Of course, there are other materials, but working with them requires a special approach and takes longer and is more difficult.

In order for all the work to be done correctly, you first need to mark all areas. Determine the radius of the rounding, the beginning of the curved section and the points where it will pass.

Then, along the predicted contour, a profile for mounting a drywall sheet is attached. Please note that when measuring, it is necessary to take into account not only the shape, but also the thickness of the material to be mounted, so as not to get sections protruding from the wall later.

When the installation of the profile is completed, and, therefore, the frame is ready on both sides of the opening, it is necessary to cut out the necessary sections from the plasterboard sheet, which will create the arched transition. Finished pieces of material are fixed on the frame, and the general view of the structure will already be approximately visible.

The final phase of the rough assembly will be the fastening of the arcuate section between the arched transitions. The same drywall will act as the material. By the way, if the bend is very steep and there is a possibility that the sheet will crack, soak it in water, then its flexibility will increase.

Having fixed this site, we can consider all the work almost completed. It remains only to fix the forming corners and seal all the seams, and then carry out finishing those materials that are best suited for the design of your room.

All such work is possible, or you can invite specialists for these purposes - this decision must be made by you personally, because there is no particular difficulty in such work, but it cannot be called very simple either.

Video on how to make an arch in an apartment with your own hands

In addition, even small deviations from the desired dimensions can cause various distortions, so if you are making an arch in an apartment for the first time, be prepared for the fact that the process may have to be repeated until a quality result is achieved.

If this method is difficult for you, you can make an arch of bricks, aerated concrete blocks, and even apply PVC film as in stretch ceilings. Use any technology that is more convenient or available to you in order to make the most attractive design in your apartment.

You have decided to make a renovation, maximizing the living space, but you cannot demolish the load-bearing partitions. The device of arches is one of the solutions to this problem. Using a material such as drywall, you will successfully complete the work yourself in a short time.

Types and features of door arches

Before proceeding with the manufacture of the arch, you need to choose which configuration best suits the decoration, furniture and purpose of your room.

arch configurations

There are seven main types of arches that differ in the upper outlines and the shape of the angles of contact with the side vertical wall:

"Classic" - used for high openings in any interiors and is an arc with a radius of half the width of the opening.
Classic arches are most often installed in long corridors or at the entrance to the kitchen.
"Modern" - is used for wide open openings and is distinguished by a gentle bend of the arc, the line of transition to the vertical is sharp and broken.
Arches of the "Modern" type are used in rooms with a classic finish, they are installed after dismantling the window and balcony block or as an entrance to the office
"Romance" - the top is horizontal, the corners are rounded, the opening is wide and low.
Arches of the "Romance" type are made in wide and low openings
"Elliptical" - characterized by a slight gentle bend of the top.
The elliptical arch unites rooms where there are no height restrictions, and looks softer than "Romance"
"Trapezium" - according to the trapezoidal shape of the corners of the junction of the top to the side slopes.
Trapeze configuration fits well with classic finishes
"Portal" - outlines in the form of an elongated rectangle.
The Portal configuration is a long rectangle connecting rooms of low height, usually with wood paneling.
"Semi-arch" - one side is completely vertical, the other is made in the form of a semicircle. Often used by designers in modern interiors: minimalism, hi-tech, art deco.
The semi-arch configuration is a variation of the classic arch for low spaces.

We select a suitable configuration and evaluate it visually by cutting out and fixing the paper outline of the arch in the opening. After that, we remove it and save it for cutting.

Choosing from a variety of beautiful pictures, try to evaluate whether you can make such an arch yourself and whether your choice matches the available finances.

Preparing to make an arch

Before performing work, it is necessary to choose the right materials and tools depending on the size of the opening, the type of wall or partition and its thickness.

Material selection

To make an arch, you may need:

Plasterboard lining. According to the mounted frame, the arch is sheathed with plasterboard 9.5 mm thick, which provides strength, the ability to easily bend and cut out the desired shape. For work, use sheets of 1200x2500 or 1200x3000 mm in size with the following markings:
Frame. It is most often carried out from a galvanized ceiling, bearing (PN 60x27 mm) and corner (PU 27 mm) profile 2400 or 2800 mm long. There is a special arched profile that easily accepts any bend. Profiles are used for installation in all walls, except for wooden or thin partitions, where it is preferable to use wooden bars or rails. For openings of small width, plywood can be used.
For the manufacture of the frame, a profile for various purposes is used
Fasteners:
Materials for preparation for fine finishing after drywall patching. Reinforcement of joints, preventing cracking and giving strength, is performed with special pasting paper, fiberglass mesh or perforated corner. The final finishing, the elimination of seams and cracks is carried out with acrylic or gypsum putty, cleaning is performed with fine, medium and large sandpaper.
For reinforcing corners and large recesses at the joints, fiberglass mesh and a perforated corner are used.

Tools required for work

According to the work being done, tools are prepared:

Opening preparation

We carry out the following preparatory work:

Video: opening opening

Do-it-yourself arch installation

We will consider the installation technology using the example of a classic type arch. Initially, we will cut drywall:

Carefully cut out the front of the skin along the drawn line with a knife or jigsaw. Then mark it and cut out the second part.

A high-quality and even cut is obtained using a jigsaw. Other tools can damage the edges. To prevent damage to the edges, before starting cutting, we stick a wide paper tape on the cutting line.

Installation of a frame from a profile

The opening most often has a geometrically irregular shape. We apply a level line on the walls of the opening, from it we mark the bottom of the frame elements and front linings to ensure alignment of the upper lining of the arch.

The method of work production is determined by the prepared profile:

We mount the ceiling profile, framing the top of the opening on both sides, retreating from the plane of the walls inward by the thickness of the drywall. We measure the length of the side profiles according to the cut-out front plasterboard lining.
We mount the profile on the top of the opening
By the size of the length of the arc of the front lining, we cut off two pieces of the profile corner.
We take one of them, make parallel cuts with metal scissors to the corner of the shelf in 3–5 cm.
We put incisions on one shelf of the corner, which will make it easy to bend the profile
Carefully arching, with the notched side we fasten the segment of the corner with a step of 120 mm with self-tapping screws to the arcuate edge of the plasterboard front part.
Carefully bend the profile and fasten it to the cut out drywall arc
We only bend the second segment of the corner along it.
We sew the front part with a screwed corner, fastening it with self-tapping screws to the perimeter frame with a step of 120 mm.
The front part is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
We cut jumpers from the ceiling profile with a length equal to the thickness of the opening minus 15 millimeters, and install them every 200–250 mm.
At the ends of the jumpers with metal scissors, we cut off 20 mm from the rack-mount part of the profile, leaving the bottom flat part. We fasten the jumpers to the screwed corner, retreating 5 mm from the edge attached to the drywall.
Jumpers from the profile are prepared for installation by cutting off the side rack part
On the second end of the jumper, we fasten the remaining curved corner with a whole shelf and mount the second front lining.
We mount the jumpers, fix the second corner to them and fasten the second front part

Video: flexible profile for GKL

Arch profile frame

According to its characteristics, the arched profile is more plastic and stronger than the corner. It is used for fastening curved elements:

Installation of a wooden frame

With wooden frame there are constant changes - unlike metal, it reacts to seasonal deformations of the building, changes in humidity and temperature. If you sew drywall onto a wooden frame directly, cracks will appear at the joints over time, caused by deformations at the attachment points. To overcome this drawback, plywood is used as an intermediate material, which gives the structure additional rigidity, and drywall is already mounted on it. The frame is attached directly to the front of the plywood arch. The work is done in the following order:

We calculate the dimensions of the sheathing according to the formula 2 plasterboard thicknesses +2 plywood thicknesses.
From the thickness of the opening we subtract the resulting figure, we get the width of the frame bar. If it turned out more than 120 mm, which corresponds to the average width of the board, we make a frame from a double bar 40x40 with the insertion of bosses. To do this, we connect the cut bars in two with bosses every 150 mm.
On the cut out front surfaces of drywall, we make the same figures from plywood 3-4 mm thick.
We fasten them with self-tapping screws to the bars - first to the framing rectangular parts, and then to the stiffening ribs parallel to the sides - vertically, every 120 mm.
We attach wooden bars to the front lining of the plywood arch
We mount plywood lining with a wooden frame at the top of the opening, deeper than the wall plane by the thickness of the plasterboard.
We mount the frame sewn onto plywood with bosses in the opening
We sheathe the opposite side with the second plywood lining.
We check the ratio of the curved sides with a level, a building square, trim or clean it with sandpaper.
We fasten the second front lining from plywood onto the frame

Laying communications

If a design project installation of fixtures is provided, we lay the cable along the mounted structures to the place of installation of each light source and fix it so that the end of the cable hangs over the lower plane.

The cable is attached to structures, the ends are brought out beyond the plane of the filing

After sewing on the strip and its fine finish, holes are cut out with a crown and lamps are installed.

Holes of the required diameter are cut out in the lower strip of the arch, into which lamps will subsequently be installed

Drywall installation

We sheathe the finished frames with drywall:

made of an arched profile - on both sides according to the finished frame;
from wooden blocks - over plywood. If there is no cut out arc in the prepared rectangles, we do it in place, focusing on the lower edge of the plywood;
Facial linings are installed on the metal frame during its assembly.

Then we check the correspondence of the curved cutouts to each other with a level or a building corner, align them by running a grater with a fixed medium-grained sandpaper several times simultaneously along the bottom of both sides.

After stitching front sides we sew drywall on the bottom of the arc:

We make accurate measurements of the length of the curved part of the front surface.
We cut out a strip of plasterboard with a length of 100 mm more than the measured distance and a width corresponding to the distance between the front surfaces.
We put marks on the prepared strip at the locations of the jumpers and lamps.
We drill holes for the lamps.

We sheathe the arcuate bottom with this strip, doing the work in one of two ways:

"Dry" - we make parallel cuts every 50 mm for half the thickness of the sheet and fasten to the frame from the center of the arc with self-tapping screws in increments of 100 mm.
We make cuts on one side of the lining, bend the strip and fix it
"Wet":
- with a special roller with needles, we pass the side without marking several times. In the absence of a roller, randomly over the entire surface with a knife, we make shallow cuts 20–30 mm long every 15 mm;
  We apply punctures in a strip of drywall with a special roller
- if possible, we make a U-shaped box of boards according to the size of the opening;
- wet the treated side with a sponge with water;
  To obtain an accurate and even bend, the strip must be laid on a pre-assembled box.
- after 40 minutes, we fasten the finally curved strip from the center of the arc onto self-tapping screws;
- trim off excess length.

In the absence of a box, you can lean the strip against the wall with the wet side down, and after the start of the bend, re-moisten it.

The wet bending method is more difficult, but it gives a more even surface, on which it is only necessary to putty the screws.

Video: how to bend the bottom strip of the stitching

Making vaults by gluing

Work is possible on a partition of medium thickness:

Pre-finishing

Perforated corner is installed at the joints of drywall for reinforcement

We knead small portions of putty - acrylic or gypsum-based.

We apply it with a spatula to the junction of drywall with the main walls and smooth it out, comparing the surfaces. With a significant depth of irregularities, putty is applied 2-3 times, waiting for the applied layer to dry.

With a large depth of irregularities, the putty is applied in several layers

We putty hats of self-tapping screws, joints, glued paper, perforated corner.

Having closed the existing seams, potholes and strengthened the reinforcing materials, we leave the coating to dry.

After drying, carefully clean all the irregularities with medium-grained sandpaper, trying not to damage the reinforcing layer.

Rinse the surface with a damp sponge.

We apply a thin layer of finishing putty, eliminate irregularities.

After drying, smooth again with medium-grained sandpaper, wipe with a sponge.

After each layer of putty has dried, the surface is polished with medium-grained sandpaper.

We apply the last, third thin continuous layer, trying not to scratch the surface with a spatula.

Let dry for 12 hours.

We grind the surface.

In the absence of a reinforcing corner and paper, after applying the first layer of putty, we unwind a roll of fiberglass mesh of the required width, cut off the desired length, pressing it with a spatula, fix it on the corner, cut the wrinkles of the mesh on an arcuate surface and wind its ends on top of each other.

Glue the mesh to the corner on a layer of putty

If the bend was made dry, there will most likely be slight kinks from the notches.. In this case, for leveling, we additionally apply another continuous layer of acrylic putty. After drying, we grind and apply a finishing putty.

We also independently changed the door to an arch in our old-plan apartment. The first difficulty was that the entrance to the hall with a double-leaf door 1600x3000 mm was located on the corner, close to the front door. A large open opening into a small room, where they enter in street shoes and clothes, did not suit. After lengthy disputes, we decided that we were making a semi-arch in a semicircle to entrance doors to build a blank wall into the corridor. Height - 2500 mm, arch radius - 1500 mm. The opening above the mark of 2500 mm and 1000 mm from the floor from the side of the arc is sewn up tightly, and in the rest of the space we make a glass colored stained-glass window. The old partition was made of double-shingled board and plastered, the thickness of the opening was only 90 mm. They framed the entire old opening with a planed rail 60x10mm on all sides, above 2540 mm they made a frame out of it for a blind wall lining. We bought an arched metal profile 3000 mm long. A quarter of a circle with a radius of 1500 mm was drawn on the old cardboard packaging from the refrigerator. A profile was bent along it and installed in place, securing it to the upper frame under the wall lining. At a height of 1000 mm from the floor, a side frame was completed from the rail for the wall lining, fixed to the profile and the rail on the opening. According to the measurements of the frames and the drawn quarter of the circle, the upper and lower linings were cut out of drywall and fixed to the frames with self-tapping screws. We measured the remaining uncovered profile, and according to it and the drawing of the semicircle, we marked and cut out arc linings from drywall 60 mm high, aligned with the profile at the bottom of the arc. Pieces of 15 mm long were cut from a 60 mm rail, fixed to a bent profile after 150 mm. The side plasterboard linings were fixed to the profile. Then bought 6 corners for tiling and 3 plastic panels the same color under the beech. All openings and the bottom of the arc were paneled with the help of tile corners. Before that, they made a full putty and alignment of the plasterboard linings with the wall, pasting the joints with fiberglass mesh. In order for the putty to lay flat, I advise you to do a full drywall primer with an acrylic composition. The final touch is the purchase of a beech-colored plastic holder rail for glass, sticking it on liquid nails and glazing. The only thing I regret is that after the exchange of the apartment, the hard drive on the computer burned out and there were no photos of the resulting miracle, which I am proud of.

fine finish

There are many design solutions for fine finishes. Take your time to look at them. When making the final choice, have full confidence that you will be able to do the work yourself and master the financial issues. After that, boldly embody your fantasies. You will succeed.

Video: do-it-yourself drywall arch

Making an arched opening with your own hands is quite realistic. It is important to work carefully and know what you want to get as a result.

Make an arch in doorway possible in various ways. Each of them is selected based on specific situation. It is necessary to take into account the construction skills that a home master has, as well as financial capabilities.

It is worth noting that it is possible to qualitatively install an arch in a doorway with your own hands only when all the features of this design are taken into account. The fact is that this type of finish has its pros and cons.

The advantages include the following aspects:

Visual increase in space. In this case, two factors are combined at once. The first is that an opening without a door unites two rooms, this erases some existing border. The second is based on the shape of the structure.
Great option for zoning. Indeed, the arch can be an excellent solution to the problem, which is to divide a single area.
Nice decorative look. This design can be a decoration of any interior. It should be borne in mind that the overall design should be harmoniously thought out.

We must not forget about the existing shortcomings. They lie in the fact that a feature of this product is openness, since there is no door leaf. Therefore, there is a complete lack of sound insulation, the penetration of foreign odors, if we are talking about the border with the kitchen area.

When making an arch, you should think about the fact that the feeling of security will disappear.

Existing Options

What is the peculiarity of installing an arch in a doorway? The point is that there are different kinds construction data:

Ellipse. It is believed that this configuration is classical. It is made round. All transitions are very smooth.
Round. This option allows you to expand the opening. This method is suitable for cases where zoning is required.
Trapeze. Assumes no rounded areas.

Arch - various types of structures

On a note! You can often hear that the arch and the portal are two different architectural elements. In fact, the portal is the most simple solution arched structure. It is made in the form of a rectangle, sometimes complemented by rounded corners.

Features of the construction of arches

You can make an arch in several ways, but you need to consider the height of the openings.

For low openings

This method of creating an arch is that the surface is pre-marked. The marked area is cut out (hollowed out).

The general technology is:

The opening is being dismantled. The old box is removed. Part of the crumbling plaster is removed.
The height of the future structure is determined. Lines are drawn along the two vertical sides. They must be equal and executed exactly at a given height.
To obtain the radius of the arch, the available width is measured. This value is divided in half.
A horizontal line is drawn between the vertical posts. It should be located at a level that will correspond to the beginning of the rounding.
On a note! It is important to consider that the distance to the ceiling should not be less than 30 cm.
The center is marked on the drawn line. A self-tapping screw is screwed in. A cord is tied to the screw, which must be equal to the specified radius. A pencil is attached to the end of the rope. This tool marks the bend.
According to the existing markup, cropping is performed. If the wall is strong enough, then slotting is performed. To facilitate the work, pre-drilling is done.

It is necessary to comply with the requirements for the construction of the arch

Thus, the necessary form is obtained. Next, it should be carefully processed. This is done by grinding. The resulting structure is processed with putty or plaster. They can serve as a finishing material.

For high openings

The door arch can also be done in a different way. It lies in the fact that drywall and a metal profile are used as the main material. The technology assumes that everything will be done according to an existing opening. The following actions are performed:

On a note! The created crate should be drowned to the thickness of the GKL boards used. Small errors are possible. They are easily fixed with plaster.

On a note! If you need to install the arch very quickly, the best solution would be to use the finished structure. These products are made from various materials and have standard configurations.

After all the procedures, it turns out almost finished construction. It is only required to install a fragment of the GKL plate, which will close the open arcuate space. The procedure is as follows:

The curvature is measured.
The resulting size is transferred to drywall.
The required fragment is cut out.
This part needs to be bent. To do this, it is cut from the wrong side into strips.
Carefully put in place and fix.

Finished plasterboard arch

The finished design needs additional decorative finishing. It should be noted that drywall makes it quite easy to do the arch with your own hands. If wood is used as a material, then it is necessary to have sufficient experience in order to properly process and install such a product.

Fiberboards and plywood are used as substitutes for GKL boards.

Often, plywood is used to create arched openings, instead of drywall

There are some tips to help you get a beautiful arched opening:

The general appearance of the arch should match the interior design.
To get more original design- it is made out from different sides individually.
Existing communications should be laid in advance.

Summarizing the above, it can be noted that there are various ways to do door arch. You just need to be patient, as well as adhere to certain rules and recommendations. Then everything will definitely work out.

Unlike the usual interior doors, drywall arches look solemn, visually raise the ceilings and expand the space of the apartment. The plasticity of this building material allows you to cut out oval reliefs and all kinds of smooth curves from it, which complement the interior so beautifully. A variety of plasterboard arches, their features and design functions will be discussed later in the article.

Features of drywall arches in the interior

Plasterboard arches are three-dimensional structures that decorate the openings between rooms in private houses, apartments, cafes, galleries, theaters, educational institutions and temples. They can be of different diameters, narrow or occupying almost the entire wall, simple or unusual shapes.

The basis of the arch is a metal frame to which a curved drywall is attached. To give the material a shape, factory processing is used (production of arched blanks of the GKLA brand), as well as dry and wet bending of initially even sheets. In the first case, cuts are made, in the second, drywall is impregnated with water, bent and dried under pressure in this form.

The positive aspects of drywall arches are their aesthetics, ease of installation and low cost (compared to concrete, brick, wood). Among the shortcomings can be noted low resistance to moisture. In some cases, the disadvantage may be that the arched opening in the wall remains open, which means that drafts, extraneous sounds, smells, and light will penetrate through it.

What are the forms

Reminiscent of ancient temples and Renaissance palaces, vaulted passages add elevation to the interior. They are great for visual zoning of hallways, corridors, landings, living rooms, reception rooms. A large number of geometric shapes that can be given to drywall, provides an opportunity to choose perfect option for any type of interior.

Round arches made of drywall

Round and semicircular arches will harmoniously complement the classical, Greek, Byzantine, and Victorian style. They deserve to be decorated. plaster molding, golden or silver ornament, make the side parts in the form of columns. The finish should be plain, white or a color very close to it.

Rectangular plasterboard arches

Such portals are very similar to doorways. This is a good choice for minimalist and modern interior. They can be part of partitions with shelves located on the sides, and if necessary, even closed with sliding screens.

Elliptical drywall arches

drywall arches, top part which is made in the form of half a horizontal ellipse, suitable for rooms with low ceilings (from 2.5 m). They successfully fit into such styles as modern, provence, loft, country - you just need to find the appropriate frame.

Arabic / Oriental drywall arches

The eastern openings look like pointed domes. This type of arches is typical for India, Turkey and all Muslim countries. As an addition, jagged and wavy reliefs, complex miniature patterns of saturated colors are possible.

Trapezoidal plasterboard arches

Arches with geometric angles look good surrounded by wood and stone, because these materials do not allow smooth bends. They are especially good for country houses, offices, pubs and libraries.

Figured plasterboard arches

Fantasy soft reliefs can be the highlight of the interior, made in a futuristic, romantic or playful style. By the way, a drywall arch can not only decorate an opening in the wall, but also serve as a decorative frame around a niche.

Finishing plasterboard arches

After giving the drywall arch the desired shape, applying the base putty and primer, it appearance can be greatly improved with decor. There are a great variety of finishes, and among them you can choose any that suits the price and aesthetic qualities.

Painting

Alkyd enamel will help to achieve a glossy effect, and water-based and water-dispersion compositions will provide a matte surface.

painting

To apply drawings on the arch, you can use stencils, and if you have artistic talent, you can make them by hand. Techniques and materials in this case are limited only by the imagination of the master.

Stucco and PVC decor

Stucco molding, as well as inexpensive polystyrene products in the form of all kinds of shapes and lace, will help to instantly decorate any arch. Thanks to small weight, they are easily glued to the plasterboard base.

Wallpaper

Wallpapering is one of the most affordable ways to finish arched structures. It will only take more skill and accuracy than on flat walls - so that no seams are visible.

Decorative rock

Natural either fake diamond will perfectly frame the opening, giving the interior a luxurious and complete look.

wood veneer

The unique pattern of a cut of expensive tree species on a drywall arch will make a simple interior an elite one with minimal financial costs.

Stained glass, glass, mirrors

Decorative cutouts can be filled with translucent or reflective inserts. This design looks elegant and creates a beautiful play of rays.

How to make a drywall arch with your own hands

To perform the installation of the arch, you will need the appropriate materials:

- drywall (it is better for beginners to choose an already curved arched one (GKLA);
- metal or wooden profiles, plywood;
- self-tapping screws, dowels;
- putty, primer.

Of the tools, you should prepare measuring instruments (carpenter's square, tape measure), a large compass, a pencil, a drywall knife, scissors for cutting metal, a screwdriver, fine-grained sandpaper for polishing edges, a spatula, personal protective equipment.

Stages of work

1) Design. Based on the parameters of the room, the design idea, it is necessary to accurately determine the dimensions and relief of the future structure.

2) Calculation of materials. It is better to take more drywall and consumables than required. So in case of accidental damage, it will be possible to safely continue installation.

3) Cutting and fixing profiles. As a result, you should get a kind of frame that fits in width. To concrete wall they must first be attached to the dowels, and then fixed with self-tapping screws. The optimal distance between the screws is 10-15 cm.

4) Cutting drywall blanks, giving them a curved shape. You can clearly see this process in the video.

5) Frame sheathing. The diameter and length of the screws should be selected depending on the thickness of the sheets. Their caps after screwing should be flush with drywall, so as not to create unnecessary irregularities.

6) Strengthening the structure. To do this, a curved metal profile is attached to the outer edges of the arch.

7) Alignment. On the this stage you need to smooth out the roughness, putty the surface and prepare it for finishing.

Drywall arch design - photo

Our gallery presents the most interesting and striking examples of how plasterboard arches can look in the interior. For convenience, they are grouped by different types premises. After looking at the pictures, you will certainly find inspiring design options for yourself!

Drywall arches in the living room

Plasterboard arches in the hallway / hallway

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

Create an arch of any shape

In standard-plan apartments, the arch performs both decorative and practical functions - it separates neighboring 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 will first have to solve a number of questions, the answers to which will affect the cost and time.

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 identical door openings and niches in the wall. The column and arch look original together.

What size to make an arch? Its parameters coincide with the dimensions of the doorway or slightly exceed it. If the design is made on the entire wall, then we are talking about a vault, and 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 choose:

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

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

Classical (round or semicircular) arch

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

Arched drywall (GKLA) is used in the work, 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 algorithm of work 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 the outlines of the planned structure on the wall, this will allow you to clearly visualize the result.

The 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 \u200b\u200binstalling the arch. Otherwise, instead of a noble arched structure, you get a "hole in the hole."

Removing the door frame

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

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

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

doorways in bearing wall can not be modified without the appropriate permissions.

This is how the profile is cut

Installation of an arched structure

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

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

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

In order for the profile to bend effortlessly, 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 a layout

They fasten the profile frame to the walls made of brick or concrete with dowels, self-tapping screws are also suitable for wooden ones.

Preparation of drywall for installation in the design of the arched frame

Draw an arcuate arch line using two identical drywall sheet. If there is no compass, use improvised means - an awl (or self-tapping screw), a thin rope and a simple pencil, or a ready-made flexible blank.

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

The process of cutting drywall along the arc line

Drywall bending

To finish the lower end side of the arched arc, cut a strip of a given size and bend it. 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 wet deformed strip is fixed, starting from the middle of the arch, fixing with metal screws along both sides. In accordance with the technology of work, drywall is allowed to dry. The time allotted for this is 12 hours.

Bending drywall with a load

Treatment

The final stage of the main work is finishing. All joints of the arch are finished with putty, glued with reinforcing tape and puttied. Next - phased grinding and priming.

decorative trim

The culmination of the process of making an arch with your own hands is its decoration.

Video to help craftsmen:

How to finish the arch

The smooth shape of the arched structure in the apartment is half the success, finishing is no less important. You can finish the finished arch with a decorative narrow stone. A budget option- the use of plaster, wallpaper, paintwork materials, decorative plaster. Flight of fancy is not limited. Decorate arches by installing lighting or stained glass.

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