Make an arch yourself on top of an old box. How to close an arch: installing an accordion-type folding door and other options. Performing an arched arc

Openings with an arch make standard apartment interiors stylish and elegant. The arched shape of the doorway visually expands the space and changes the interior beyond recognition. In city apartments, arched openings are not always left open, since it is necessary to ensure the possibility of complete separation of individual rooms. But the curved upper lintel creates difficulties when choosing and installing a door in 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 an arched opening

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

The second is when the owner thought in advance about options for installing a door in the arch, and when making 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 your specific situation.

When creating arches, the opening was not enlarged, but roundings were made

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

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

Sliding doors are installed on the outside, with the doors sliding along the wall. The size of the canvas is made according to the height of the opening at the top point of the arch. Thus, the sash will overlap the arch on one side of the opening. On the reverse side the passage will remain open.

Important! In this combination of a rectangular panel and an arched passage, the sash should have 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 jumpers. This way you can visually raise the opening.

Cassette door installation

This best option, which is planned at the stage of creating the arch. Arch with sliding door-coupe cassette type is also a budget option compared to the cost of manufacturing a door leaf with arched forms. 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 sliding structures for some reason the owner doesn’t like it, all that remains is to go to a carpentry shop and order an arched door.

In wide openings you can install a double door, each leaf of which is a folding door book.

The opening increased in height

Making an arched portal by cutting out the upper part above the opening in the partition - correct option from an aesthetic point of view. Such an arch will look proportional in the room. A high arch will give more room for imagination, and there are many more possibilities for installing a door into it. The main principle of closing a high arched passage with doors is the use of structures with transoms. 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 one-piece wooden canvas with a solid wood box. 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 an arch with a door is to make a rectangular box without a threshold and install an accordion-type folding door into 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 an upper arched transom and complete the design of the opening.

In addition, folding systems are not designed for intensive use. This is the mode that is usually assumed when installing in an arch, because only in open state she looks impressive.

What are folding doors made of?

The bulk of folding systems in stores are made of MDF or plastic. The plastic is light and practical, but it lacks soundproofing properties, and the design itself is noisy and gives the impression of laxity.

Important! The plastic panels have stiffening ribs, so despite their external flimsiness they are rigid and durable.

The assembled plastic structure is lightweight, so the technician will not need outside help for installation. The plastic itself is easy to cut, and modern movable locking connections panels allow you to assemble and install the structure yourself in a few hours. In addition, guide profiles in plastic structures are attached via clips, which simplify the installation process.

Systems with MDF slats 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 using self-tapping screws.

The standard folding design kit includes the following elements:

• Narrow panels. In addition to several identical panels from which the canvas is assembled, there are two half-panels that are installed at the edges, a starting and a locking strip.
• Guides. All kits have a top and two side guides. In systems for wide openings or with flexible slats, there is also a lower guide.
• Rollers, stoppers. In some designs, regular hinges may be used to connect sections.

Extensions and platbands 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 assembled from additional panels that do not have the usual quarter for the door leaf. The box is made according to the height of the straight part of the sides of the arched opening.

After installing the box, you need to measure the height and width of the resulting opening and only then go shopping for a folding system. This way you can accurately calculate the number of sections and select them according to width.

Important! After purchasing a folding door, you must carefully read the installation manual. Each manufacturer provides their products with detailed instructions.

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

• It is better to install the lock and handle in the lock panel before assembling the blade.
  • The slats 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 locking 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 one at a time, starting from the locking lamella. Before installation, it is advisable to treat them with technical petroleum jelly.
  • The top profile is cut exactly to the width of the opening, and the side profiles 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 secure the clips around the perimeter of the box. To do this, a line is drawn in the center of the upper jumper, and using a level it is continued on the racks. The clips for the locking vertical profile are smaller than the others. On the top jumper, clips are attached in increments of 5-7 cm, and on the sides it is enough to install 4 pieces. After trimming the guides, all that remains is to insert them into the fixed clips. If they are tight, you can use a rubber mallet.
  • If the profile is attached to self-tapping screws, then first install the upper guide. It is screwed onto one screw in the middle. After this, the guide is unfolded so that the sash rollers can be inserted into it. Having inserted the sash, it is assembled in the center, the profile is turned back, finally aligned and the remaining screws are tightened. Only after this the side parts are screwed in level.
  • At the end, the blind panel is snapped into the side profile and the mechanism is checked for smooth operation. A strike plate for a lock or latch is installed in the lock profile.

  The finishing of the opening with platbands is carried out after the installation of the arched transom.

Installation video of the accordion-type folding system:

In small apartments, doors to an opening with an arch need to be planned before work on its creation begins. And you can close an existing opening without damaging the surrounding space using a folding structure.

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Increasingly, nowadays, designers are moving away from the classic types of entrance design - standard rectangular doors are being replaced with arched openings. This technique visually expands the room, and many finishing options make it possible to make the interior unique.

In the article we will talk about what decorative design can be like - finishing an arch in a doorway. Let's look at the types of materials used and provide photos of the most successful, in our opinion, designs that correspond to a particular style.

The now fashionable studio apartments do not require doors - at best, the division into zones is done by small, light partitions without openings. But some residents still require some isolation and privacy.

In such situation ideal option the arch will become:

• It won’t “eat up” the space either, and will be able to visually separate the sleeping area from the guest or dining area. If desired, you can use a screen, light curtains or Roman blinds to close the opening at night.

• The arch is also popular for redevelopment standard apartments in high-rise buildings. Usually it is installed instead of standard doors, thereby connecting the living room and kitchen, bedroom and kitchen, corridor and living room, and so on. There are many options.
• Thanks to the arched opening, a small apartment receives more usable space, and the number of kilometers traveled between rooms is reduced.

But there are also disadvantages to such redevelopment. If in large apartments or private houses the kitchen is usually located away from the living room or bedrooms, then in small apartment everything is concentrated in a small area. This means that the absence of doors to the kitchen is fraught with the spread of various odors from cooking, noise from operating electrical appliances and other inconveniences throughout the apartment.

But if this doesn’t bother you, then by installing an arch you will, by connecting two rooms, get one spacious, bright room. Let's start, perhaps, with the shape of the arch arch, since any designer will first decide on this point.

What to consider when choosing a vault shape

The following parameters influence the choice of form:

• Architectural features of the room (dimensions)– a model that fits perfectly into a large room may not be suitable for a small one.
• Ceiling height– one form will visually raise the ceiling, the other, on the contrary, will “ground” it.
• Wall width, in which the arch will be located - for example, the entrance to a spacious living room from a narrow corridor is quite difficult to visually align on both sides. If the arched opening from the corridor extends from wall to wall, then it will seem too small for the living room. In this case, there are many design techniques(for example, glazed or blind transoms, false panels to increase the height or width of the arch).

• Room interior style. It is clear that a classic vault will look ridiculous in a room decorated in the rococo or high-tech style.
• Arch material. Not just any material can be used to bend an original vault you like. For example, it is quite difficult to make a shaped form from plasterboard, which is very often used to construct an arched opening (see). It is more suitable for simple, uncomplicated configurations.
• Individual wishes of the customer. Well, here the flight of imagination is limitless - the main thing is to take into account the above parameters.

Important! If several arches are installed in a house, and all of them come into view at the same time, then it is advisable to make the shape of the vault in the same style. For example: an enfilade, when arched passages follow each other, or several openings located in one large hall and leading to other rooms, it is recommended to design the same arches for the harmony of the interior.

Now let's talk directly about the vault itself.

Types of arches

All arches are divided into several types according to the shape of the vault. They differ from each other in the portal configuration, location and radius of curvature.

Other dimensions, such as width, height, block thickness, are calculated specifically for each arch. But this is relevant mainly for individual construction. And in multi-storey residential buildings, standard openings have only a few standard sizes, and many models are produced precisely according to these dimensions, which greatly facilitates the work of manufacturers.

So, there are several main types of arched vaults used in residential buildings:

The most common option that fits neatly into any openings. A distinctive feature of this model is the radius of curvature, which is always made equal to half the width of the passage. Therefore, the opening smoothly and harmoniously transforms into an elegant, precisely geometric vault.
Laconic model with rectangular shapes. Dimensions may vary depending on room parameters.
Almost rectangular, but with rounded corners. It is convenient because it is perfect for wide openings and low ceilings; it does not have a high arch, which, with a large arch width, would simply rest against the ceiling.
Other names: Persian, Roman. The model stands in the middle between classic version and a portal. The radius of curvature is made more than half the width of the opening, and has no restrictions in the direction of increase. Ideal for low ceilings.
Ellipse. The arch of the model resembles half an ellipse with a large radius of curvature in the upper part. It looks good on wide openings, and by slightly increasing or decreasing the radius of the arch, you can choose an arch for ceilings of any height.
An asymmetrical option, one half repeating a rectangular opening, and the other half a modern or classic one. The radius of curvature is not fixed, and can be any at the request of the customer.
Trapezoid. A model for supporters of strict, clear forms. Good for both wide and narrow openings, and suitable for any ceilings. By changing the angle of the sides, you can visually raise the ceiling, or vice versa, make it lower.
Lancet. This species is not widespread for some reason. Perhaps this is the complexity of manufacturing, although experts say that just adding a ridge element is enough. There is also an opinion that such arches require high ceilings, since with a low ceiling, the arrow of the arch, resting on the ceiling, looks ugly.

Materials for arch design

The modern market is rich in a variety of materials for finishing and decorating arches. But only a few types are in greatest demand:

1. Drywall.

Basically, light partitions and arches in houses are mounted from plasterboard; this material has a number of advantages:

• Ease.
• Easy to process and assemble.
• Good bending ability.

An arch made of plasterboard must be carefully puttied and painted, or finished with any facing material. But I must say that the drywall itself, in accordance with the style of the interior, looks great even without additional finishing. And the price of such a design will be the most affordable.

1. Ceramic tile.

It serves as a finishing material for almost any arch. The tile fits perfectly on various surfaces:

• Concrete.
• Tree.
• Drywall.
• Brick.

Manufacturers offer a huge selection of colors, textures, shapes and sizes. Very popular tiles imitating a natural stone. Working with the material is not difficult, but some skills are required. Installation instructions are simple and clear.

1. Brick.

Brick is a universal material; it can be used to construct large buildings and structures, as well as decorate various structural units and elements. In a residential building, the arch can be built simultaneously with the construction of walls and partitions, or, if the structure is made of a different material, it can be subsequently finished with brick.

Since there will be no additional finishing, the brick for the arch must be with the front side. Accordingly, masonry must be carried out with special care:

• Strictly maintain the thickness of the seams.
• Choose a material with precise geometric dimensions.
• Check the horizontality and verticality of the rows.
• Select formwork for the vault (circle) with an ideal radius.
• Unstitch the seams.

If you do not take these rules into account, then the entire composition will look sloppy and sloppy, which can easily ruin the overall impression.

Important! When erecting a brick arch in a private house, it is necessary to lay a foundation under it, as the structure will have considerable weight. In an apartment building, it is not recommended to make arches from full brick to avoid increasing the load on the floor. In this case, it would be correct to use decorative tiles that imitate brickwork.

1. Tree.

Wood – unique in composition and performance qualities material, it is suitable for any finishing work. Craftsmen create incredibly beautiful products from wood.

Wooden finishing elements are durable, they exude positivity, warmth and comfort. An arch properly finished with wood will look great in almost any interior.

Wood combines harmoniously with all finishing materials:

• Ceramic tiles.
• Natural stone.
• Brick.
• Concrete.
• Wallpaper.
• Plastic.

It is easy to process and can take on the most intricate configurations and shapes. Therefore, decorating a door arch with your own hands from wood is a pleasant and rewarding task. You can create an interior item that is unique in design, and be sure that it exists in a single copy.

Arch design matched to a specific style

At the beginning of the article we promised to give examples in different styles interior We present a selection of several photos of interiors with arches designed in a certain style direction.

“Expensive and elegant” - these are the main distinguishing features of the style. Many designers add “pompous” to these definitions. An arch in the Byzantine style is made of expensive types of wood and is decorated around with colored glass with floral patterns.
Antique style. The spacious hall resembles a portico near the house, decorated with columns. The arches leading to other rooms are decorated textured plaster and painted with light noble tones. They look simple and at the same time elegant, thanks to the harmonious proportionality with other elements and the ideal curve of the arch.
Scandinavian style. Simple strict forms, a lot free space, all shades of white, a minimum of decor and no variegation - this is the Scandinavian style. The large, wide arch is made of plasterboard, painted in light color. Nothing more is required.
Asceticism and simplicity, a no-frills semi-arch, made of plasterboard and painted in light shades that are in harmony with the floor and walls. A little liberty is allowed for furniture and decor. The smooth curve of the semi-arch corresponds to the bent legs of the chairs and table, the multi-level ceiling and the line of the dining area.
This is a peculiar mixture of African and Arab cultures, so the pointed arch in the interior follows the outline of the minaret and is painted white, characteristic of this style. A few bright inclusions and the presence of shades of blue create a certain contrast that is so inherent in Africa.
There is an opinion all over the world that the Russian style requires the presence of wood in the interior. Therefore, the arch in the house must be wooden. It can have carved elements, or, as in the photo, it can simply be an opening in the wall, decorated with wooden casing. Convenient and original!
One of the most complex styles, it gravitates towards nature, so the arches here are made of wood, and the stained glass windows, the presence of which is mandatory, are decorated with floral prints. The style rejects strict lines; arches are characterized by smooth and ornate curves.
Gothic. The style tends to strive upward, so all its elements have pointed silhouettes directed towards the sky. A pointed arch trimmed with solid wood and painted in the color of noble wood will fit perfectly here.

Gallery

We talked a lot about common types of arches, and now we present to your attention a small selection of photos with unique models of arched openings and original decoration.

1. Figured plasterboard arch non-standard shape. The finishing is done with paint to match the flooring and furniture. Small, modest inclusions of tiles imitating natural stone repeat the cladding accent wall in the kitchen. The arch, thanks to its unique shape, does not require additional finishing. She herself is the main central figure of the interior.

1. Here is also a plasterboard arch of almost the same shape, but located vertically. There is no fancy finishing here - just putty and light paint. But you must agree that this form, as in the previous photo, in itself gives the interior individuality and sophistication.

And furniture of a noble dark shade against the background of a light oval opening only benefits, which would not have happened if the arch had been a little brighter.

1. An arch with a Art Nouveau vault, in which the side consoles are moved apart and replaced with metal shelves. Because of this, the opening looks light and airy, but nevertheless fulfills its function - it divides the room into sleeping and guest areas, and also creates the appearance of privacy.

The finishing is minimal, except for a small polyurethane stucco molding on the arch and chrome shelves. But it is these details that give the interior a finished, sophisticated look.

1. An interesting option for combining two types of arches - the portal is located inside a circle with colored glass decorated with floral patterns. The light penetrating through the bright, transparent edging of the opening creates a festive mood, gives warmth and comfort, and makes you remember warm summer days.

1. The photo shows an asymmetrical arch made of shaped wood elements, equipped with fusing glass inserts. It is made almost the entire width of the passage, but nevertheless, it is immediately clear where the dining area is and where the guest area is.

The arch does not block the penetration of air and light into the room. Smooth lines with classic milling, a warm chocolate shade of wood, a light floral ornament on the glass - all this makes you concentrate attention only on this piece of furniture, and not notice other details of the room’s furnishings.

1. In this version there is no arch in the usual sense - the structure is made in different planes. One wing is located vertically and has a small bar counter. But the second one, smoothly bending, changes direction and goes to the ceiling of the room. The configuration resembles either a rosebud or a curl of a seashell, but the task is completed - the room has a clear distinction between the kitchen and living area.

The finishing is done with light paint in pastel colors, repeating the shades of the main colors of the interior. Floral ornament along the vault of the arch corresponds to the design of lamps and decor.

1. The combination of relief moldings and various shades one color on the plane of an irregularly shaped arch, allowed us to obtain an interesting effect of a three-dimensional structure. It seems that the arch consists of elements lying in different planes.

It is important that the cladding of the arch contains the main colors of the interior in the decoration; this makes it a full-fledged element of the composition.

Arch decorated with 3D effect

1. The semi-arch in the children's room is built into the partition, in which solid paneling is replaced by open shelving. This approach allows natural light from the window to freely penetrate from working area into the bedroom, visually expands the small room, but nevertheless clearly zones the room.

The outlines of the arch are repeated in the interior decor.

1. At first glance, it seems like nothing special - an ordinary classic arch. But the idea of ​​placing open shelves around its circumference immediately turned a simple, unpretentious opening into a most interesting composition.

A special role is played by soft pastel shades Brown in decoration and decoration, there are no more than three or four of them, differing only by half a tone. But how organically they complement each other: the arch looks lively and elegant, despite the fact that it is painted in a monochrome light color.

1. Shown in the photo original version installation of several arched vaults in narrow corridor, reminiscent of a suite of palace halls. The vaults are located only in the upper part of the room; they are installed along the walls decorative moldings, imitating the frame of arches. This technique allows you to save useful space and give the arches a full, finished look.

1. A striking example of the harmonious juxtaposition of a classic arch and an opening between the kitchen and living room, decorated with a figured design. Despite the fact that both openings are located in the same room and have different shape, there is no feeling of disharmony, everything is very organic and harmonious.

Finishing with the same color, polyurethane stucco molding in the same style, and the correct arrangement of furniture and decorative elements helped achieve this result.

1. A small semi-arch of a figured shape with a glass insert fits perfectly into the narrow opening between the kitchen and the corridor, without taking up usable space, successfully emphasizing the freshness and lightness of the interior.

The wavy shape of the arch duplicates the figured decoration furniture facades, and the transparent window visually facilitates the design.

1. An arch of unimaginable shape that defies classification. At first glance, it seems that this is a partition, but upon closer inspection, you realize that it is still an arch, albeit of such a strange configuration, in which there are either cosmic or deep-sea motifs.

1. The photo shows a figured arch, consisting of thin winding elements, reminiscent of the swaying of tall grass under the blow of the wind. Despite the fact that the structure occupies the entire wall, it looks light, weightless, does not clutter up the room, but, on the contrary, fills it with space, air and light.

Conclusion

You are convinced that by turning on your imagination to its full potential, you can turn an ordinary doorway into a real work of design art. Beautifully and carefully constructed - and most importantly, skillfully designed, an arch can become a unique decoration and the main accent of the entire interior.

If you have questions about the construction and decoration of the entrance group, then watch the video in this article, from which you will learn a lot of useful tips. Finishing a door arch with your own hands will bring special satisfaction, which you can rightfully be proud of. Go for it, and you will succeed!

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 born again.

Today, arches are increasing their popularity in interior design.

The interior arch performs the same functions as it did 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 apartment; they are usually installed in the hallway or connect the kitchen and living room.

Varieties

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

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 customer’s imagination.

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– characterized by plasticity and ease of installation.
3. Plastic(PVC) – easy to care for, moisture resistant, durable.
4. Mdf- aesthetic, big choice colors and textures, affordable prices.

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

Decorative finishing options

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 you to achieve individuality and combinations with other components of the interior.

Let's consider most common options decorative finishing:

1. Plaster- a simple method, while the choice of textures and colors will satisfy the most demanding taste. First, the surface is puttied and primed, wait until it dries completely and apply decorative plaster. If a relief is provided, then a drawing is made on the freshly leveled layer.
2. Cork wallpaper– presented in the form of rolls or veneer tiles or cork chips. They are light, elastic, durable, and are mounted on a level surface using glue. Decorating the arch yourself with cork wallpaper is quite easy and will not take much time.
3. Painting. The pre-leveled plasterboard structure is covered with acrylic or water-based paint, wooden - varnish.
4. Decorative rock– durable, resistant to external influences, but not cheap material. Installation is labor-intensive and requires certain skills. The stone must be glued to a cement base after preliminary filling and priming of the vault 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 any shape. Decorating an arch with mosaic designs is quite easy, you just need to use your imagination. Mosaic designs are original and unique.

As you know, modern design ideas constantly present us with new solutions. The finishing with mirrors or textiles looks original. Frescoes will give the interior status– hand painting with paints on wet plaster.

Design Experts experimenting with shapes, creating arches with through niches or bar counters. IN last years stucco, columns and gilded details returned to fashion.

DIY arch in the hallway

Making an arch at home is not hard work, requiring minimal experience in the field of home renovation. Let's consider the method of erecting a simple semicircular arch made of plasterboard in the hallway. Please note that the process may differ slightly depending on the thickness and material of the walls.

We purchase materials and prepare tools

Measure the opening, make a sketch, indicating the height of the beginning of the rounding and the radius.

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

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

From the tools we prepare:

• roulette;
• perforator;
• level;
• jigsaw;
• putty;
• pencil;
• metal scissors.

Preparatory work

Clear the opening of paint, wallpaper, widen the opening or increase its height if necessary. Level the side walls Using putty, apply marks with a pencil.

Cut two rectangles from drywall. Apply an arc shape to the drywall using a nail or pencil tied to a string.

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

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

Frame installation

Cut four vertical element coinciding in length with the height of the workpiece and two horizontal, equal in 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 coincides with the plane of the wall. You should start with a horizontal guide.

You may be interested in information on how to putty drywall for painting. Read this one.

Assembly

Secure the drywall sheets to both sides of the frame using a screwdriver. Leave the screw heads flush with the surface.. Then measure the length of the arc and separate the profile section 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. Secure the resulting arc to the bottom of the metal frame with self-tapping screws. Connect the guide and drywall with self-tapping screws in increments of 10-15 cm.

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 fit of the frame to the structure.

Finishing

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

Choose the decor to suit your taste. As an example, let's give the simplest and economical way – pasting the arch with wallpaper and then finishing the edges with a plastic corner.

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

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

The joint will look more aesthetically pleasing if you use a plastic corner.

Before installation it is advisable degrease the inner surface corner, then apply a thin layer of sealant, liquid nails or special glue, press firmly to the installation site. Lock in wait until the glue sets.

The work is completed, you can enjoy the result.

DIY plasterboard arch: video instructions.

Do you dream of creating on your residential squares original interior and add some zest to this space? Pay attention to the design of interior openings, which can become the central object that sets the tone for the entire design. Arches with different shapes and decor.

An arch in an apartment creates beauty, comfort, and emphasizes the refined taste of the owner.

If your apartment has openings of at least 1000 mm and you do not want to hide the room behind interior doors, then we will tell you how to make an arch in an apartment. At first glance, it seems that this activity is not for an amateur. But having studied the features of arched openings, the possibilities of modern finishing materials and detailed instructions After installing the arch, you decide to do it yourself.

The correct shape of the arch will emphasize the advantages of the apartment.

This, of course, is a rhetorical question. Many people who are interested in art are familiar with the arch, have been in beautiful buildings with high ceilings and large passages, and have looked at the interiors of country houses in the photo. In many places it is an object of admiration and a connecting element of the interior. The shape and size of the arch depend on the opening in which it is created:

• • semicircular;

• • ellipsoid;

• • rectangular with slight curves at the edges;

• rounded on one side of the passage.

The list can be endless, because each passage and room is individual. But there are certain arch standards that have a certain form and title:

• • classic;

• • modern;

• • ellipse;

• • romance;

• • portal;

• • trapezoid;

• • transom;

• arch with top elements.

We invite you to look at photos of the listed elements:

Choose the shape of the arch that is appropriate for your apartment. Consider the features of the room, especially the height.

For yourself, you can choose a ready-made option for making an arch in an apartment with your own hands or use your imagination, take into account the features of the opening and create your own template.

You can come up with your own arched design by looking at ready-made options.

Just remember one nuance - in apartments with low ceiling you can choose more elongated shapes so that the arch does not create the impression that your ceilings are lower than they actually are. Otherwise, the arch helps to expand the space and eliminate overlapping of rooms door leaf. But you can’t make an arch in an apartment if the design doesn’t match it. Before making a decision, we advise you to review different photos how to make an arch in an apartment and what shape to prefer.

Arched structures are appropriate not only in interior passages, but also in the design of walls where a beautiful baguette or vase will be located.

Arches can be created not only in interior openings, but also by complementing the design of the room.

Fireplaces are often found top part which is made in the shape of an arch. Perhaps in your apartment you can add such elements so that the interior arch does not look lonely.

Having talked about what an arch is, let’s move on to the practical part of our conversation, namely how to make an interior arch in an apartment, what material can be used for this.

How to make an arch in an apartment: choose the material, prepare the opening

To properly make an arch in an apartment with your own hands, study the interior opening. It must be smooth, without holes, distortions, and reliable. If in doubt, carry out work to clean and level the surface with plaster or primer. Decide what the wall is made of - brick, blocks, wood. This is important because the arched structure can be secured with different fasteners, depending on the material of the walls.

Materials for arched structures in an apartment

You can make an arch with your own hands from various finishing materials that are affordable to you:

• • drywall (gypsum plasterboard);

• • plywood;

• • Fiberboard;

• • board;

• • brick;

• • stone;

• • plastic (for example, wall panels);

• • stucco;

• ready-made arched structures.

Perhaps, after studying the information, you will have your own ideas on what to use to make an interior arch in the house with your own hands.

The easiest to work with and the most affordable is drywall.

Drywall is better than other materials for making an arch with your own hands. The material is easy to cut and bend into in capable hands.

In skillful hands, you can use it to create any design object, including an interior arch. It can be bent to the desired shape, and this is important for the arch, because the lower part of the portal will be curved. The sheet area allows you to cut a large semicircle. It's also very convenient. GCR is cut with a jigsaw or a stationery knife, leaving no dirt in the room. Other materials are also available for independent use in creating an arch, but will require more skill, time, and tools. For example, a brick must be laid out beautifully, having previously taken care of a reinforced metal frame. The weight of the structure is large and can threaten to collapse if laid incorrectly.

Wood tends to dry out and bend, which also affects the quality of the final result. You will need the skills of a carpenter to make an arch with your own hands from solid wood.

Finished solid arches look perfect, but require careful preparation of the doorway.

It will be more affordable to buy a ready-made arched opening made of solid wood, if funds allow. But even here there are some nuances - the interior opening may not correspond to the factory set. Then you will have to adjust the opening to the finished product.

What is needed to create an arch in an apartment

The key to the success of any work depends on the preliminary preparation of everything necessary, measurements of the object. We will need:

• • dimensions of the doorway;

• • template for the future arch;

• • gypsum board sheets;

• • metallic profile;

• • wood/metal fasteners (depending on the walls);

• • roulette;

• • level;

• • drill;

• • jigsaw or stationery knife;

• • metal scissors;

• • screwdriver;

• • roller with spikes;

• • primer;

• • putty;

• decorative finishing for an arched structure.

Having decided on the shape of the arch, it is necessary to make the correct measurements of the arched structure in the apartment. The main parameters are the width and depth of the interior opening. If the ceiling height in the apartment is sufficient, there is no need to think too much about the height of the arched curve. Here the size will be dictated by the shape of the arch and the width of the passage.

Even the simplest arch requires correct measurement of the interior opening.

Once you have the dimensions, transfer them to a sheet of drywall. It is necessary to make a template on cardboard so as not to spoil the base material.

1. 1. Draw the shape of the front part of the arch. To do this, you can use a hand-made compass. Take a simple pencil and a tight rope that does not stretch. The length of the rope must correspond to the radius that corresponds to the size of the arch. Tie a string to a pencil. Place the stylus in the center of the sheet and draw a line in a semicircle or other chosen shape. The facade template is ready.

1. 1. One more detail is needed - the lower part of the arch, covering the wall along its depth. The important thing here is the width of the part. It corresponds to the distance from the wall of one room to the wall of an adjacent room. Take the length with reserve, because only a specialist can accurately calculate the size of the arc. And then we’ll cut off the excess.

1. We transfer the template onto sheets of drywall - two arch facades, one bottom strip.

Assembling a metal frame for a beautiful arch in an apartment

The metal profile must be prepared before installation in the interior opening. Metal scissors will help you create the desired bend. It is necessary to make small cuts along the entire length of the profile. Consider the step depending on the shape of the arch. You can attach the profile to the front part of the arch and bend it along the contour of the part, making cuts at the bend points. There should be two such elements, on both sides of the interior passage.

We fix the radius profile to the wall with metal or wood screws. You can first screw a dowel into the wall for better adhesion of the profile.

Mount a metal frame from a profile to secure the plasterboard arch elements into the opening.

Now we need to strengthen the structure. To do this, you will need a straight profile, which we install according to the depth of the arch. How to make a frame for a beautiful arch in an apartment can be seen in the photo:

Assembling an interior arch in an apartment

There is very little left until the logical conclusion of the process - attach the parts to the metal frame and decorate the surface of the walls.

1. 1. Let's take one front part of the arch and attach it to the wall and metal profile. It is more convenient and faster to screw screws into the arch frame using a screwdriver. It's good if you have an assistant. It is very difficult to hold the parts straight and tighten the fasteners alone. There should be no distortions. The beauty of the future arch in the apartment depends on this.

1. 1. We proceed in the same way with the second part of the arch, securing it on the back side of the opening.

1. 1. Now let's install the lower bar of the arched structure. This is a little more difficult because the drywall needs to be arched. To do this, wet the plasterboard with a damp cloth along its entire length and leave it near the wall for a while. The sheet will begin to bend forward, then you can take the part and carefully begin mounting it on the wall. A spiked roller is also used to smoothly bend the sheet. Pass it over the entire area of ​​the plasterboard, the plaster will begin to take the desired shape. Secure the part into the opening with self-tapping screws and cut off any excess, if any.

1. 1. The vertical walls of the interior opening can also be decorated with plasterboard, unless other finishing is provided.

1. 1. Check the result before finishing. The screw caps should be slightly recessed into the gypsum board so as not to interfere with further finishing.

The surface is ready for decorative finishing to match the rest of the walls or something else.

In the life of any person, repairs occur from time to time. It may be associated with the purchase of a new house or apartment, with the desire to update the interior of a familiar home. One way to organize space is to create arched structures. Arches in a house can perform two completely different functions: unification of space when an arch is placed instead of doors; division of a large area to highlight several zones with different functions.

Of these two options, the arch in the doorway is more common, giving more interesting view apartment layout. When replacing a door with an arch, it is necessary to consider the pros and cons of such a solution. The undoubted advantages for small apartment refers to the expansion of space. By combining a kitchen and a small room, you can create a dining room where it will be convenient and pleasant to dine with family or friends.

If several arches are placed in a long and narrow corridor, then the feeling of narrow passages like in a train carriage disappears.

If an informed decision has been made to install the arch, then we proceed to choosing the shape of the decorative structure:

• Rectangular;
• Semicircular, having an equilateral rounding;
• Semi-arch having only one rounded corner;
• Trapezoidal, the design of which consists of curved lines;
• Fantasy.

The downside of an arch instead of a door is that you can’t close the door to highlight your piece in the apartment. If an arch is placed instead of a kitchen door, the smell of cooking food will spread everywhere.

How to make an arch in a doorway

Once the shape has been determined, it is recommended to make a template from cardboard, fiberboard or other available materials. Creating a template helps you visualize the final result and more accurately calculate the amount of materials needed. When designing, we take into account that installing an arch in an existing doorway will reduce its height by approximately 10-15 cm. If the dimensions of the opening are not sufficient for implementation design ideas or the apartment owners are enough tall people, then you will have to increase the height of the doorway. Changing the height or width requires large costs, including labor, financial and time to coordinate the redevelopment in the relevant organizations. Determining the shape and creating a template are the first stages of making an arch.

They are followed:

• Dismantling the old door frame (if this has not been done previously);
• Preparing the wall surface for arch installation;
• Creating a frame;
• Installation of an arched structure;
• Finishing and decoration.

All this work can be entrusted to professionals, but if you have the desire, you can do everything yourself.

Instructions: how to make an arch with your own hands

The cheapest and most common material for constructing an arch, as for many other works, is drywall. Dismantling the old one door frame. For more modern designs this is simple. You just need to unscrew the screws and carefully remove the trim. Old houses present various surprises to their owners. IN old times nails were used to secure the trim to the bars.

Carelessness during such work can lead to the destruction of ceilings or their damage.

After dismantling, we carefully evaluate the intermediate result of the work. The former doorway and the wall next to it should be clean, smooth, and without serious damage. Therefore, when cracks and chips are detected, we putty, this will help subsequently finish them correctly and efficiently. If you plan to level the walls with plasterboard, then this can be combined with the construction of an arch.

When the doorway is prepared, a U-shaped frame made of metal profile. It consists of one horizontal segment equal to the width of the doorway and two vertical ones, the length of which corresponds to our future design. The frame should be on both sides of the opening, that is, we actually make two of them. Two rows of 10 cm holes are marked and drilled in the profile. Then holes are marked and drilled using a hammer drill at the ends of the wall. The guides are attached to the walls.

It's time to use the pre-cut template. Sheets of drywall are marked along it, two parts for each arch are cut out using a jigsaw and attached with self-tapping screws to installed profiles. It is also necessary to mount a profile along the edges of the attached template parts. Since we are looking at how to make a semicircular arch, an important step is to give the drywall profile the appropriate shape. To do this, we cut the edges of the letter P of our profile to the full height. The profile becomes obedient and accepts what we need geometric shape. After this, it takes its place along the edges of the cuts.

The next stage requires accuracy and attentiveness. We need to correctly install the arched fragment of our arch. The profile has already been installed, so we measure the length of the arc and the width of our part, cut out a rectangle. The difficulty is that the rectangle doesn't really want to become an arc. If ordinary drywall is used, then the main method of “pacifying” it is to wet it and at the same time give it the desired shape. But this option may seem difficult to ordinary home craftsmen who are afraid of making mistakes. In this case, modern technologies offer us to use arched plasterboard, which takes a semicircular shape much more easily than regular one. We fasten our part in the usual way, moving from the center of the arch to the edges, and we are almost at the finish line.

We process the edges of the arch, cutting off the excess. After this, we treat the joints and edges of the drywall with perforated paper tape or sickle tape, putty, and sandpaper. Choosing putty for finishing depends on the future decor of our arch.

Remained Finishing work, which we will return to a little later. If you plan to install lamps in the semicircular part of the arch, then you need to do this before you start puttingty. If you are afraid to take on an unfamiliar material, then you can install an arched structure made of plywood. In this case, two methods are possible: the first is similar to working with drywall, the second is described below.

Do-it-yourself door arch: making from plywood

To build such a structure, first measure the size of the arc of the future arch. A rectangle is cut out of a sheet of thin plywood, the width of which is equal to the width of the doorway and the length is equal to the size of the arc. Plywood is a malleable material, so the cut rectangle is evenly moistened, allowed to lie for a short time and bent to be installed in the opening.

It is important to place the cut out part evenly and neatly; this will require some skill.

Be sure to secure the part with self-tapping screws in the center, then along the edges. We fill the space between the resulting semicircular arch and the walls polyurethane foam and wait for it to dry. If there is a lot of free space, then part of it can be filled with foam parts, and the remaining free space with foam. We cut off the excess foam and putty on the facade of our arch using sickle.

Less common designs are arches made of wood and brick. Despite the beauty and durability of such arches, their installation requires more expensive materials and participation professional craftsmen. The most interesting stage left in creating an arch in a doorway with your own hands is finishing. Various decorative materials can be used here.

Most common:

• Wallpapering;
• Decorative plaster;
• Coloring;
• Gluing finished foam finishing elements;
• The use of decorative stone and other types of finishing.

How to make a door arch with your own hands (video)

Thus, it is quite possible to make an arch in a doorway yourself, using ordinary tool for repairs and available materials. The result of such work will be pride in one’s work and originality. decorative element in apartment design.