Arched Doorways - Easily added to any new or existing home!
Arched Doorways - Easily added to any new or existing home!
The traditional way to build an archway would be difficult and you would most likely need to hire a contractor. The good news is there is a company called Arch-Rite and they manufacture arches for you that are inexpensive and easy to install. Arch kits start at around $30 and they don't require any expensive or uncommon carpentry tools. Their price is the best in the industry. We researched pricing and found that their competitors were 2x - 3x more expensive.
Arch-Rite offers both online video tutorials as well as phone support. They make it as easy as possible to install the arch kits. All you have to do is measure,mark andscrew. View the steps below in greater detail to learn more.
Step 1 - Measure the width of your doorway opening to the quarter inch.
Step 2 - Measure and mark down from the header to the curvature of your arch kit.
Step 3 - Align the pre-cut end to the mark you made on the stud.
Step 4 - Screw or nail in your arch kit.
Once you have finished that step you can use the arch kit as a template for your sheetrock.
This is an easy project that can easily be completed in one day.
Arch kits come in three styles. Half-Round,Eyebrow and Elliptical.
Some customers wonder which style will best accommodate their current architectural style. One way to do this is to look at your arch-top windows. If they are half-round then you should install half-round arch kits in your home. If your arch-top windows are elliptical or eyebrow stay with that type of arch kit for best results.