Starting to repair an apartment or house, people strive to make their home as comfortable, stylish and elegant as possible. One of the most popular design ideas is clearance doorway in the form of a semicircular arch. Having studied the technology, it is quite possible to make an arch from GKL with your own hands.
Using an arched structure, you can influence the design of the entire environment and set the tone for the arrangement of the entire interior.
Arched structures are used not only for decoration doorways, but also for the zonal division of the corridor. In this article, you will learn how to make an arch from GKL with your own hands.
Necessary tools and material
From the tools you will need a screwdriver, tape measure, construction square, pencil, spatula, grater, container, knife, sponge, drill, jigsaw, metal shears.
Draw the outline of the arch on the drywall. To draw the upper part of the arched structure, use homemade compasses from a self-tapping screw screwed into drywall and a thread tied to it with a pencil
The greater the length of the thread, the greater the radius of the arc. Here you have the opportunity to experiment until you get the shape of the arch you need.
The blade of the tool must cut through the material strictly according to the markup - the quality of the arch directly depends on this. Next, start creating the arched frame. It can be metal or wood. Both options have their merits: aluminum profile characterized by evenness and lightness, and the tree is distinguished by great strength.
If you have a concrete wall, then you first need to make holes with a drill, insert dowels into them and only then screw in the screws.
Then, after attaching all the profiles to the wall, start the installation of the plasterboard. Sheets are installed using a screwdriver. The size of the screws depends on the thickness of the drywall.
Fasten the curved aluminum profile along the edge of the drywall. This will increase the rigidity of the structure. First, attach both ends of the curved rail to metal frame, and then screw drywall sheets to it. You need to screw in the screws in increments of 0.1-0.15 m.
Mount perpendicular pieces of the profile to connect the side walls of the arched structure to each other.
Fix the lower arched arch section. Using a tape measure, measure the length and width of the arc. Cut out the appropriate piece from the gypsum board. Attach it to the bottom of the arch, gently bending to give the desired shape.
The edges of the drywall rectangle should be flush with the walls of the arch. Fix the section with self-tapping screws on both sides of the arc. Read from the center of the arch.
Inspect the resulting design and eliminate minor defects. Proceed to finishing. Tape the edges of the drywall with fiberglass mesh or paper tape.
Apply putty (minimum 3 coats). Sand thoroughly with a grater. The arch is ready. It remains only to paint it.
Varieties of arches
Exist different types drywall arches. They usually differ in the configuration of the top, and in some cases in the way they are connected to the vertical segments.
The photo of drywall arches shows that they are usually divided into six types:
- Classic.
- Modern.
- Romance.
- Ellipse.
- Trapeze.
- Portal.
Also, a semi-arch is separately distinguished.
It is not so difficult to make and mount an arched structure yourself. You just need to study the technology and choose the appropriate design of the drywall arch. We wish you success.
Photo of drywall arches
The doorway will look more aesthetically pleasing if you arrange it in the form of a semicircular arch. You can make it from drywall yourself, without resorting to the services of professional builders.
arch markup
A significant disadvantage of this design is the reduction in the size of the doorway. To see if the arch will fit well into a particular doorway, it is better to first cut out a piece of paper or cardboard and fasten it above the door. If the height of the opening is less than 2.5 m, it may be necessary to reduce the bend of the arch or make small bends only at the corners of the arch.Installation of an arch with a small bend radius
To draw the upper part of the arch on the workpiece, we will use compass. You can make it from improvised means: a self-tapping screw or an awl fixed in the center of the circle, a thread and a pencil. Pulling the thread evenly, we draw the required arc. The longer the thread, the flatter the arch will be.
Construction of a circle
You can also make a compass from trimming metal profile
cutting drywall
1. First, cut through the first layer of cardboard and the gypsum core. To do this, a ruler is applied to the intended line, and a ruler is drawn along it several times. with a sharp knife or saw for metal.
Cutting through the first two layers
2. To finally break the gypsum core, drywall is placed on the edge and the cut is lightly tapped. If the part to be cut has a small width, you can break the plaster by simply pressing on the edge of the sheet.
Cutting the second layer
4. To remove roughness along the edge of the cut, it is processed sandpaper or rasp.
Important! For perfect joining of sheets along the edges of drywall with a sharp knife, remove chamfer 45°.
Chamfering
Cutting blanks for the upper vault of the arch
It is most convenient to work with electric jigsaw or a special planer for drywall. With the help of them, you can cut out any shapes from drywall. Moreover, with this method, gypsum practically does not generate dust, and the resulting edges require almost no additional processing.
Jigsaw cutting
You can also trim curly edges with drywall knives saw-shaped or metal saw blade with fine teeth. However, this will require some skill. A knife or a saw is drawn along the intended line so that the blade penetrates as deeply as possible into the sheet. In this case, the tool must go strictly perpendicular to the surface. Next, tap the place of the cut with a hammer, if necessary, draw a knife over it several more times.
Cutting with a knife-saw for drywall
Then cut through back side sheet, on which traces from the pressure of the knife are already visible. Then the excess pieces are cut off, and the edges of the sheet are trimmed with sandpaper. If the cut line is large enough, it is better to cut the sheet inside the outline into segments.
For getting holes(for example, for mounting lamps or sockets), you can use an electric drill with a crown-shaped nozzle.
drill bit
Cutting and bending metal rails
Aluminum rails are cut with conventional scissors for metal. To fix the upper part of the arch, you will need a special arched profile. It can be purchased at the store or do it yourself.To bend the profile on it are made incisions. The distance between them depends on the bending radius - the larger it is, the more often notches should be made. For bending, it is better to choose an L-shaped profile - it will be much easier to work with it, and incisions will have to be made only on one side.
Profile bending
Drywall bending
For the device of the arch can be purchased arched drywall. It is more plastic and, since its thickness is less than ordinary sheets, it bends easily. However, buying a whole sheet is quite expensive. Some stores sell such material not in sheets, but in segments, which is very convenient. If it is not possible to purchase a small piece, you can also bend a regular drywall sheet.
Thin arched drywall bends easily but costs more
To do this, you can use two methods: wet and dry. In the first case, in order for moisture to better penetrate deep into the sheet, the drywall blank should be rolled before bending. needle roller.
Before bending, the workpiece is rolled with a needle roller
Further sheet evenly moistened with water and laid on a curved surface, repeating the shape of the arch, pressing down with a load. A device for drying the workpiece can be cut from the remains of drywall or plywood.
wet bending
Important! With any bending method, it should be noted that drywall bends well only along the length of the sheet.
At dry bending cuts are made along the entire length of the fold. Moreover, the larger the bending radius, the more often such notches should be applied. You can do this quickly with a grinder, however, since this produces a lot of gypsum dust, it is better to do the work on the street.
Dry bending drywall
Frame installation
After dismantling the door frame, the surface is cleaned of loose plaster, dust and dirt and all irregularities are knocked down. Further, on the sides of the doorway, with the help of self-tapping dowels in increments of 20-30 cm, they are fixed two rack metal profiles. At the same time, 11-12 mm should be retreated from the edge for the installation of drywall and the application of putty. If the width of the opening is large (more than 1 m), fasten between two guides jumpers. Small sections of profiles connecting two side rails are also mounted at the bottom of the opening. They should rest on the floor.At the top of the doorway are mounted two curved profiles. If necessary, they are also interconnected by jumpers.
Fixing the top part of the profile
Fastening the profile with jumpers
Between themselves, the sections of the profile are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Drywall fixing
The very first self-tapping screws with a step of 25-35 cm blanks for the upper semicircle of the arch are attached. Their width should be equal to the width of the doorway plus 10-15 mm. Self-tapping screws should not be fastened too close to the corners - it is necessary to indent 1-1.5 cm, otherwise cracks will appear at the attachment points.
Drywall installation
Corner fixing
Important! So that the screws do not protrude above the surface, they should be sunk into the sheet by a couple of millimeters. In the future, the holes from them are covered with putty.
The finished structure is plastered with a wide spatula first starting, and then finishing putty. The solution is applied to inside arches, and then, after it is completely dry, on side walls. At the joints of drywall, to protect the mortar from cracking, it is attached with a putty paint grid.
After the installation is completed, the arch is covered with putty
Attaching the paint grid
To transform your interior and add some zest to it, you can make a drywall arch. Such a design inspires respect and makes you think, because it seems that it is simply impossible to do it on your own. But all the fears and worries are completely unfounded. If there is a desire, then using the step-by-step instructions that will be given below, it will be possible in an apartment or house. And also to figure out which of the materials will be preferable in each case.
First of all, you need to understand what such a design is. The arch is one of the elements in architecture that is characterized by curvilinearity. The place of creation are through or blind openings and spans. For greater effect, it can be supplemented with various decorative elements.
Exist different kinds arches:
- Classic - characterized by smoothness of form. Has equilateral rounding.
- Semi-arch - has only one rounded corner. Is modern solution for newfangled trends in the interior.
- A trapezoid is a complex shape of curved lines.
Of course, there are many more species (see photo).
It would be better if a template is made before starting work. It is very easy to make from ordinary cardboard or fiberboard. So, it will be possible to immediately understand how the object will look, which rounding is preferable.
Working with wood requires the most attention. In this case, no error can be allowed. Various breeds are suitable for production, but pine is most often used as a fairly durable and cheap material.
Need to know! Before working with a tree, you need to make sure that it is well dried. Otherwise, no instruction will help, drying and warping will begin. Correcting the situation would be impossible.
Not everyone likes pine as a quality finishing material but it's easy to fix. For finishing work, you can use precious woods (oak, beech, mahogany) or cheaper veneer.
Manufacturing process
In general, any work with natural wood, if there is no experience, it is better to entrust specialists. When creating an interior opening in a house or apartment, you need to proceed from real possibilities.
There are several options for the design of such material:
- typesetting
The arched opening is made by assembling different fragments (small parts). That is, rounded elements are created by pressing, which are then joined together (gluing, twisting). This is a rather painstaking process that requires the presence of many tools. Helps avoid distortion.
Making a type-setting arch from wood - One-piece structures
They are made literally from a single piece of wood (bar). Preferred from hard rock tree. Often, such a design plays the role of an “internal” frame, which is subjected to external processing.
Installation
To install the arched structure, you must adhere to the following rules:
- The installation site is carefully prepared, all unnecessary is removed, the surface is puttied.
- Prepare in advance essential tool- in each case is individual.
- Mounting takes place in several stages:
a supporting frame is created;
elements are laid and connected;
outer cladding is done. - After that, proceed to the finish: coated with varnish or paint.
- Mistakes lead to learning empty seats- they are puttied or foamed, but this will be a clear drawback.
This option would be preferable if you want wood to serve as the material, but natural wood use is not possible. In addition, do-it-yourself plywood arch is quite simple.
Preparation
- A detailed sketch is created. For this, all necessary measurements of the opening are carried out. This allows you to create a visual project, and immediately make a calculation necessary materials and accessories.
- Prepare and place the installation. All unnecessary is removed in advance, if necessary, trimmed.
- Prepare the instrument:
hacksaw or jigsaw with files;
drill and screwdriver;
sandpaper and whetstone;
finishing tool.
You need to understand that plywood is a rather unique material. With it, you can create magnificent designs, it is distinguished by its strength and increased flexibility.
The first way to use plywood
The technology is:
- Measure the opening. Immediately note what size the arc should be.
- A strip is cut out of a sheet of plywood, the edges are well processed.
- This fragment is moistened a little, waiting for a while.
- Now this material will take almost any shape.
- The strip is bent and immediately inserted into the desired opening - fixed, do not forget to install spacers at the corners.
You need to wait until the plywood is completely dry. At this time, it will finally take the form of an arc. Further, they act in two ways:
- Make inserts from a wooden beam. The surface is sheathed with drywall.
- Apply mounting foam. open areas they just froth. After complete drying, the protruding areas of the swollen material are removed. For a plywood arch to accept decorative look- the surface is completely puttied and covered with paint or varnish.
The second way is more complicated.
It will be similar to working with GKL. It consists of the following:
- The distance between opposite sides of the opening is measured. The desired height of the arch is measured.
- All this is transferred to a sheet of plywood. It should be of such a size that it captures the walls for another 10-15 centimeters - two sheets of this will be needed.
- Three points draw an arc.
- With the help of a jigsaw, unnecessary is cut out. The first sheet is used as a stencil for the second. The operation is repeated.
- Both segments are installed in a stationary place. They are fixed - jumpers are made between them. The main thing is to install them correctly. In this case, the thickness of the material from which the arc will be made is measured. That is, if the thickness is 6mm, then the jumpers should be installed from the edge of the arc to the same distance (+ 1-2 mm).
- Choose the material for the arc (GKL or plywood) - bend it and install it.
- Carry out finishing work.
There is another way to create a plywood arch, but it takes time and tools. Its essence is that internal filling arches are made from sawn pieces of plywood. Namely - there is a filling like a sandwich. But this method allows you to adjust the depth of immersion of each subsequent arc. Thus, it is possible to create a wavy (embossed) structure.
Drywall arch
How to make a drywall arch with your own hands? There is nothing difficult in this. This material is somewhat reminiscent of plywood, but it is easier to work with and much cheaper.
It's great when you can combine several at once construction works: erecting walls and creating a drywall arch. Then you can carry out the installation with the least finishing work.
There are two ways to use drywall, but it all starts with preparatory work:
- It is necessary to ensure that the work site is freed from all unnecessary ( door frames, platbands, decorative elements).
- If there are cracks, chips, then they close up. Yes, the design of the arch will hide everything, but it is better to avoid unpleasant consequences.
- The necessary tool is being prepared.
- A preliminary project is being created.
Method one - on a metal frame
This is a very fast and quite popular way that allows you to make a drywall arch in your house or apartment.
A wooden frame is made according to a similar principle. Only there more attention should be paid to the jumpers, on which the arc will be attached.
To better understand how to do interior arch from drywall, watch this video:
The second way is dialing
More difficult option. The principle is:
- From the corner of the opening, on both sides, segments of the plasterboard begin to be fixed. To do this, mix PVA and water.
- Each next piece is smaller than the previous one.
- So, until the smallest segment is fixed.
- Additionally, they are strengthened with self-tapping screws, anchors.
The hardest part is coming. Namely, with the help of a putty mixture, a smooth arc is formed. It's not that easy, it's better to prepare templates in advance.
As you can see, there are many ways, you can use different materials and technology. Not every one of them is suitable for work that you can do yourself. But if there is a desire, then following certain rules will allow you to create a magnificent design.
An easy way to expand your space small apartment and at home - clean. It is not always possible to move or dismantle walls, and the event is quite costly and time-consuming. opening with removed door it does not look very aesthetically pleasing, so it needs to be redesigned in some way.
The most popular way to do this is to decorate the arch. Even with the help of this element, it is possible to divide a long corridor into separate zones: this eliminates the simplified geometry.
Such an architectural element can be arranged in any part of the home - in, or in the living room. It will add individuality and originality to the house, make it different from standard apartments.
Craft with my own hands the arch is quite real.
This will require certain tools, materials and detailed description process.
Tools:
- pencil, tape measure,;
- metal scissors;
- bucket;
- sharp knife;
- trowel;
- respirator, gloves and goggles.
You can build it wherever you like, in any area of \u200b\u200bthe home. But in order for such an element to fit perfectly into the design, you need doorway not less than 2.5 meters. It will look great in any interior, but is most suitable as alternatives kitchen door or for long corridor.
most of the arches significantly reduce the doorway, which in some cases is a significant disadvantage. You can check in advance exactly how the selected type of arch will fit into the existing doorway. To do this, a blank is cut out of cardboard or paper, which is attached above the door.
When the metal profiles are firmly fixed on the wall surface, proceed to the installation of sheets.
It will be more convenient to use electric with torque. If the thickness of the material is 12.5 mm, self-tapping screws 3.5 x35 will be required, and for sheets of 9.5 mm, smaller screws will suffice.
In the same way, the reverse side of the arched frame is finished with drywall.
When screwing the screws with a screwdriver, you should make sure that their caps are in the same plane with the surface of the material. If they are wrapped deeper, then the resulting recesses will need to be covered up.
For reliable fixation on the frame of drywall parts, self-tapping screws must be placed at least every 15 cm.
Further, to enhance the rigidity of the structure, it is necessary to fix a curved metal profile along the edge of the arch. To do this, a segment of a metal profile is cut out according to the dimensions of the arc. Are used . Since the edges of the material are sharp, it is better to protect your hands with thick gloves.
How to bend a metal profile?
On its side faces, you need to make small cuts, at a distance of about 10 cm from each other. With their help, the profile is easier to bend, as we need. The more you need to bend it, the more such notches will be required.
The profile, which has acquired the shape of an arched arc, is fixed in the lower parts of the previously mounted metal frame with its ends. Then the walls of the arch are carefully fastened with self-tapping screws to a curved metal guide. This is an important part of the work that deserves close attention.
The frame is considered complete only after the perpendicular short strips of the profile are installed, connecting the two walls of the arch to each other. Such special jumpers are located at several points.
Mounting for a drywall wooden frame arch
Required to work wooden bars And . How thick should the bars be? From the width of the opening to be trimmed, you need to subtract the width and, you get the desired value. A curved line of an arched arc is outlined on plywood, along which the workpiece is sawn with a jigsaw.
It (plywood arch) must be reinforced, the role of which is played by wooden blocks fixed to plywood with 50 mm self-tapping screws. Next, it should be fixed in the opening with long self-tapping screws, with a step size of 15 cm. The second wall of the plywood arch is mounted in the same manner. After these events, the plywood is sheathed with drywall using special self-tapping screws.
When the frame is completed, and the side arched walls are installed, you need to fix the lower section of the arch - arcuate. The length and width of the arc are measured, and a piece of drywall is cut out according to the dimensions obtained. Next, you need to bend it - how is it easier to do this? You can use the following trick.
On one side of the part, parallel notches are made every 10 cm, for which the top paper layer is cut with a sharp knife. It is important that these cuts are strictly perpendicular to the edges of the part, but parallel to each other.
If you want to bend the sheet quite a bit, then just slightly moisten it.
The resulting element is applied to the lower part of the arch with cuts upwards, gradually and carefully giving it the desired shape. In order not to damage the material, when bending drywall, you should not make great efforts. It is important to align the edges of the drywall rectangle with the arcs of the arch. It is fixed with screws, first in the upper part of the arch, then to its edges.
When the installation of the drywall arch is completed, you should deal with the smaller elements of the structure. Maybe somewhere the panel is not cut perfectly evenly, there are notches and tears. Using a sharp knife, the edge is carefully leveled. All work should preferably be carried out with protective gloves.
Only then will the arch appear before us in all its completeness. What is required? All joints and edges of drywall should be covered with fiberglass mesh or paper tape. Next, several layers are applied (at least three), and a thorough grinding is carried out. sandpaper different graininess. These procedures are not complicated, they can be done with your own hands.You will need an acrylic composition for interior work. But for seams it is better to use a putty of a different grade, more reliable and durable. This is necessary to prevent the formation of cracks and flaws at the joints. The putty mixes well, only after that you can begin to apply it to the joints between the opening and the drywall. This is done with a special rectangular spatula. The caps of the self-tapping screws are also closed with the composition.
All surface defects (holes, tears, dents) are filled with putty and leveled. Should be perfect smooth surface, located on the same level with other parts of the arch and wall. Then such errors are much more difficult to correct.
Further, to hide irregularities and prevent cracking, the joints and edges are glued. For this you can take paper tape or fiberglass mesh - both materials are great. Then putty layers are applied, which are sanded after complete drying. After applying the last, third layer, we wait about twelve hours for it to dry: it will become dazzling white. After final grinding with fine-grained sandpaper, a smooth and even surface is obtained, which is ready for subsequent staining.
Modern repairs require large investments both to pay for materials and to directly perform tasks. It is no wonder that many are trying to save money by performing various processes on their own, it only benefits from this. 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.
Creating various architectural and design solutions, you not only create unique elements design, 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 to create such a design there will be a drywall sheet. It is very easy to process and you do not need any tools to create a curved section. special devices. 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 mounting profile is attached drywall sheet. 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 general form structures 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
Moreover, even small deviations from the right sizes 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.
