Instructions for the production of an arch made ​​of plasterboard with their hands

Quite often in apartments found a defect in the ceiling - not the same in adjacent areas slabs levels overlap.For whatever reason, it is another matter, but it is still there.For example, in the hallway and in the living room.The alignment of the joint ceiling putty does not always produce the desired effect.In such cases, installation of the arch is a perfect solution to the problem.And the ceiling defect is not noticeable, and at the same time modern and impressive.Accordingly, extended doorway that with the size of our apartments are also attractive.

The most economical option - to make arch of the drywall.When a serious approach to this matter such work can be done by hand.

Types arches

• classic (when the arc has right radius);
• arch on the top of the straight line and the corners rounded;
• arc in the center has a lift (variable radius);
• arc is curved ellipse.

Consider the easiest option - first.

Stages of

determines the appearance of the arch

Firstly, to what height should start rounding, secondly - its radius, the third - as the bottom edge of the arch should be spaced from the ceiling.All this is achieved on the ground, as you like.It is best to make a sketch of the future structure, consider how Arch will eventually "look."Who owns the special computer programs, such a model can represent the monitor.If not, then there is a paper and pencil.

should accurately measure all distances and transfer them to paper.With the help of a compass and a stock of school knowledge (including on the scale), you can easily determine the radius.

prepared doorway

performs work on plaster and plastering surfaces.As a result, they should be as smooth.At the heart of the arch design uses metal profile.It is clear that it does not lie flat on the wall and ceiling, if they are "wavy".

done marking "on the ground»

first step is to find out if the opposing walls are parallel, is there any angles between walls and ceiling.With the construction level is not difficult to do.The construction allowed some technological error, but the arch should be strictly symmetrical on both sides.Otherwise, a mismatch will be immediately evident.

Mounted profiles and billet

the ceiling (or the top of the doorway, if joists from above) horizontal profiles are installed.You have to understand that it will be attached to the drywall, and he has a certain thickness.Here at this distance and should withdraw "inside", or arch will protrude from the wall.Moreover, the distance between the profiles is chosen arbitrarily.It determines the width of the arch span.Also, fixed and vertical profiles, starting from the top.Their length is chosen based on where the arch will start bending.

plasterboard cut blanks (2 pcs.), Which define the "bending" of the arch.One of them is temporarily placed on the installation location and lightly secured.On this "landmark" prepare pieces of PP-profile (metal), subsequently these details and will be fixed.Naturally, such that the workpiece will have different lengths, so it is necessary to mark where what will be installed.Since we have two pieces on both sides of the arch, and the pieces of PP-profiles are cut in two copies.

discontinued installed "benchmark" and to the horizontal profiles are fixed cut plate.This is done by means of screws - quickly and reliably.

prepared ceiling profile TNG.he looks in section like the letter "P".After every 5 - 8 cm on both sides (the letters on the legs) made cuts, to the ground.The result is a kind of "snake".It must be repeatedly collapse and expand in order to give some flexibility.

«Snakes" are attached to the profiles.For proper installation, you must again put in place "landmark" of the drywall.If you have previously bolted strips longer than necessary, they are cut off.The result should be a complete fit "snake" for the radius of the future of the arch.At the same time made a mark on the details, so as not to lose then, when mounting the "snakes".

Naturally, such work is done on both sides, so the "landmarks" are put on the queue.On the "snakes" through to get at "the cutting" segments also trimmed to the desired length.No metal parts must not protrude beyond the edge of the drywall.

Fixing "snakes" and installation

first workpiece is removed from the drywall, and then again using the screws "snake" are screwed to the profile.It should show special attention.It is desirable that someone helped and supervised evenness installation details.

Installation of drywall pieces to profiles.These braces are attached sheets of the same screws.The recommended distance between them - 15 - 20 cm

finished strip, which will be laid at the bottom..The preform should be well moistened and put the "bending" - how to bend the sheet, I said.The edges should be based on support and the required load is placed in the center.It is necessary to ensure that the band is bent to the desired radius.

Well bent and a few wet band is put in place and fastened with screws.Here, the distance between them of about 5 cm is selected.

Because drywall has a thickness at the lower ends of the sidewalls arch joints formed with the wall.Therefore, from the same strip of drywall cut.Length - the bottom edge of the arch to the floor.They were then "planted" in place.Experts advise to use "Perlfiks" (a mixture of assembly).

Council

If you cut a hole in the upper band of the drywall, then they can set specific arch lights.They come in different sizes.The applied cost-effective LED as the light.And you can bet differently.Or one on top of (in the center), or one in the center and two on the sides.Arch inside a hollow turns, so the supply wires will not be visible.Near the arch (or anywhere else) is placed switch.This lighting in the evening a good replacement for the upper bright light chandelier or sconces.