How to highlight an arch in an apartment. Decorative finishing of arches: how it's done

The best arched vaults in doorway are obtained from plasterboard, but after this it is extremely necessary to finish the arch in the apartment, to create clear lines of corners by applying putty.

Materials used to decorate the arch in the apartment

The formation of arched openings in a house or apartment is associated, first of all, with the correct geometry; the arch should have a clear contour of a semicircle or semi-ellipse, unless, of course, something wavy and asymmetrical is planned. So that the angles have correct form and set at 90 degrees, special rigid profiles are usually used as a kind of frame delimiting the edges of the structure made of plasterboard sheets.

Ideal lines are created directly during the puttying process, when thin metal or plastic perforated corners are placed on the solution. Moreover, special forms of profiles are produced for arches, with one solid shelf and the second in the form of a series of teeth or petals. Plasterboard sheets are made quite smooth, in fact, it is dry plaster, which is used to cover the walls and ceiling, and also perform other work, in particular, finishing an interior arch in an apartment with your own hands.

However, the seams between the sheets and the heads of poorly recessed screws still create small irregularities, the correction of which does not require any special materials other than putty and a perforated corner. Profiles come with large and small holes across the entire surface, which can be square, round or triangular, or perforated.

Sometimes the corners are supplied with glued on outside mesh, providing stronger fixation after puttying.

Do-it-yourself interior arch finishing step by step

A beautiful doorway that arches overhead is completely within everyone’s power, since there are many instructions. However, assembling the frame and sheathing it is only half the battle; you need to achieve a perfect fusion of the wall surface and the structure made in the opening, as well as ensure clear lines of corners. This is why putty is used in combination with special profiles. Let's look at the entire sequence of work.

Finishing an interior arch - step-by-step diagram

Step 1: Profile Installation

First of all, after priming, we take a pre-purchased perforated profile in sufficient quantities; its total length should correspond to at least twice the length of the arch arc. Sometimes, in cases where the opening is made in a partition made of plasterboard, it is necessary to make overlays on the sides. Having determined in advance the area that requires strengthening the edges, we apply perforated corner and secure it along its entire length at equal intervals with screws.

We repeat this operation on the other side of the arch.

Step 2: Fixing the profile with a solution

We take a small portion of putty from a container with a ready-made composition, or prepare a limited amount from a dry mixture. Using a spatula, apply thick strokes between the screws and smooth them, carefully pressing the solution into the perforation holes to ensure sufficient adhesion to the base. In this case, the mixture should also lie on top of the corner, grabbing it to the surface of the drywall.

Step 3: Removing Fasteners

We are waiting for the putty applied to the corner to dry completely, this will not take much time, due to the fact that small portions were used. As soon as no traces of moisture are visible on the surface of the hardening solution, you can carefully unscrew the screws - the profile will be securely held due to the hardened mixture. Next, using a spatula, carefully, without applying much effort, remove excess solution, frozen drops, and too obvious protrusions. You can carefully go over the putty strokes with a float and sanding paper to smooth out the surface. At the same time, try not to remove too much of the frozen mixture so that the fixation of the profile does not weaken.

Step 4: Finishing the Arch

When all preparatory work completed, and all that remains is to putty the plasterboard arch, you will need a wide spatula, length work surface which must exceed the thickness of the arched portal.

In small portions we take the solution, ready-made or mixed with our own hands. It's best to put it right away finishing plaster, the flat surface of drywall allows this.

If the structure is built into an opening between two plastered walls, the connection line will need to be smoothed. In this case, it is recommended to first use starting putty, and only then, after the two layers have dried, apply the finishing mixture.

How to properly putty a plasterboard arch

Today, many homeowners who have started renovations and improved their doorways with dry plaster have a question about how to properly putty a plasterboard arch, and why to do it. It would seem that all that is needed is to hide it under economical strokes, and also to cover up the cracks between the sheets. However, this is fundamentally incorrect, since if the final, decorative finish is applied directly to the drywall, next renovation he will be skinned. To avoid unnecessary expenses, it is better to spend money once and use putty.

So we have an arch. It can be part of the partition, or a structure inside the opening; the amount of work depends on how it is made. In the first case, we will finish the arch portal together with the wall cladding, in the second, we need to perform an invisible merger plasterboard construction and regular brick wall, which may have already disappeared under layers of plaster. The scope of work determines what materials we will need. For the first option, finishing putty is enough; for the second, starting putty is also needed. However, in both cases a universal mixture is quite suitable.

In the event that we have an arch in a regular opening, and we need to combine it with the wall, we use either a wide spatula or a short rule, since we will apply the solution in copious portions. In this case, the layer of putty should not exceed 0.5 centimeters, so try to make the arched structure flush with the wall. If necessary, it is allowed to apply up to 3-4 layers, including the finishing layer, after completion of each of which you need to wait at least 12 hours. When starting work, make sure that the spatula does not catch on the screws; if this happens, it means that they were not screwed in well enough.

We seal the joints of the sheets with sickle tape, all defects on the surface of the drywall are covered at the very beginning, before laying the first layer. We start finishing with putty from the top, gradually going down, treating the inner, curved part of the arched portal with sweeping longitudinal movements. Particular attention should be paid to the seams, literally pressing the mixture into them; you can apply a little more putty on top than on the surface, since when the solution dries, it sags and a recess may form. It’s better to leave a convex seam; it can always be sanded. Upon completion of the work, the arches in the house can be finished with decorative plaster.

The arch in the interior serves both as decoration and determines the quality of the apartment’s renovation. Its shape and finish highlight the style. The location in a high traffic area requires protection of the protruding elements of the opening. Decorative corners for wallpaper will help to beautifully emphasize the shape and strengthen the arch; decorative corners for wallpaper will help create a holistic image. They can also be used on painted surfaces.

Clear lines and protection from destruction are obtained thanks to the edging

Wallpapered and painted outer corners are the first to begin to deteriorate. As people pass by, they cling with their shoulders and legs, and hit the protruding elements with various objects. I advised my friend, who was finishing his renovation, to stick up a corner for wallpaper. In his house figured arches They separate the kitchen and dining room, zone a large living room, and separate the hallway from the corridor.

Finishing the arch with corners

The pasted edges of the arch without additional finishing are visually blurred and merge with the background. The easiest way to make a line clear and turn it into interior decoration is with the help of a decorative profile. It is flexible, made from:

plastic;
metal;
laminated cork.

Decorative plastic profiles are used more often than others. It is painted during manufacture. Has a uniform cut tonality. It bends easily and hides surface defects and irregularities.

Metal corners are used for edging arches in modern styles techno, hi-tech, art deco, avant-garde. They are made of aluminum strip 0.3 - 0.8 mm thick with a decorative coating:

spraying;
chrome plating;
lamination.

The surface can have any color. The most popular ones are steel, black metal and mirror ones.

Cork wallpaper corners are rarely used. It is mounted on arches with a large arch radius. They are used in interiors with wallpaper and panels made of similar material. A profile made from natural bark is more expensive than plastic and metal materials.

Arched profiles are divided according to purpose:

perforated plaster;
decorative.

For corners whose rotation is greater or less than 90 0, special flexible corners are produced from laminated cardboard and plastic.

Perforated profile for arches

Arch and corners for it under wallpaper

The corner of the arch can be finished if it is smooth, without changes and does not go to the side. To do this, special perforated corners are installed during putty:

plastic;
metal;
cardboard.

One side of the profile consists of segments. When bent, they easily fan out or compress, taking the required form, and are adjacent to the surface of the arch and figured multi-level ceiling. When putting putty they serve as beacons. Attach them:

construction stapler;
nails;
adhesive composition.

When renovating indoors, plastic corners are mainly used. Outside the house it is more practical to use metal ones. Cardboard is rare, on sharp and obtuse angles under wallpaper in the interior.

The use of a plaster profile makes the lines of the arches correct and the transitions of the planes clear. The trellises and paint lie flat. At the same time, perforated profiles strengthen the corners and protect the finishing material from destruction and chipping.

Variety of decorative corners

Corners for wallpaper for arches

You can choose corners for wallpaper that match or contrast. It all depends on the style and desire to emphasize the arch line. Plastic corners created for arches have different sides:

9 x 16 mm;
10 x 20 mm;
13 x 16 mm;
15 x 30 mm.

There is no specific standard regulating the size of the sides. Each manufacturer produces a wallpaper corner in a width ratio that it considers convenient. In addition, the profile length ranges from 2700 mm to 3000 mm. Equilateral corners are also used to decorate the arch. They start from a side size of 10 mm and end with 50 mm. Their thickness is 1 – 1.4 mm. Wider trims are custom made for a specific arch.

Thickness plastic profile for finishing arches, usually one millimeter. This is enough so that the wallpaper corner can hide unevenness and remain flexible. In addition to plain colored ones, they can be painted to match various types of wood, metal, and stone.

Attention! When purchasing, pay attention to the bending radius. His minimum size, which can be bent decorative corner without destroying it and creating extreme stresses.

What size and color to choose for a certain style

Arch in the interior of the apartment

You can make the corners neat without highlighting the arches in the interior using a narrow profile matched to the background color of the wallpaper. A contrasting dark edging will emphasize the shape of the opening and concentrate attention on it. For folk and natural styles, decorative plastic wood-look corners are used.

How smaller room and the arch, the narrower and more inconspicuous the corner should be. Contrasting bright finishes make the interior expressive and visually reduce the space.

The tone profile should match one of the three colors most often used in wallpaper designs.

Installation of decorative arched corners

Corners for the arch to the room

The decorative arched corner is installed last during renovation, when the wallpaper is glued and dry. It can be attached in various ways:

self-tapping screws into holes with a cone for the heads;
carnations with cut off heads;
adhesive composition for plastic;
liquid Nails.

I use self-tapping screws when decorating interiors in loft and industrial styles. In this case, they are elements of thematic design.

I never use nails. If they become clogged, the plastic may crack. Even if the caps are cut off, traces of the fasteners are visible. It is difficult to match the mastic exactly to the tone of the finish and to disguise the nails.

Attention! Remove strips of wallpaper half the width of the profile and glue the corners directly to the putty.

Arch and corners for wallpaper

I install the corners for the arch with glue mainly on painted surfaces and thick washable wallpaper.

I cut the wallpaper on both sides of the corner with a sharp knife.
I cut and check the fit of the dry profile. I mark the middle of the corner and arch.
I adjust the joints. I'm rechecking their alignment.
I apply a small amount of glue to the middle of the profile.
I start gluing from the middle. I press the corner and secure it with tape to the wall.
After the glue dries, I remove the tape.

Advice! If the length of the profile is not enough to completely cover the arch, add it symmetrically on both sides. This will look more aesthetically pleasing than the usual “sharpening” in one place.

The arch, as a detail of interior design, is increasingly becoming fashionable, which means our recommendations will help you, for example, how to decorate an arch with decorative stone. But no matter what material your arch is made of, it can decorate the room only after decorative finishing.

Interior wooden arch.

You will see that the procedure is simple and, if desired, you can easily finish the arch with your own hands.

Nowadays arches are made not only to indicate doorways, but also to give uniqueness to the windows, and to decorate niches in the walls. At the same time, different requirements are imposed on decorative finishing in each specific case.

We will focus on arches for interior doors, because their decoration should be more reliable than for other arches.

Materials

In addition to the fact that arches should separate rooms, they can also form a single space, conventionally divided into zones.

Most often, arches are used to connect hallways and kitchens, as well as kitchens with a dining room or living room. Arches will be used not only in new buildings, but also when remodeling old buildings.

Modern manufacturers produce:

ready-made wooden arches;
MDF arches;
polyurethane baguettes;
all kinds of components for arches made of natural and artificial stone.

Stylish and unusual arch in the interior of the living room.

If you make an arch yourself, then drywall will help you. Moreover, when it comes to finishing, drywall has many options. The simplest of them is to level the surface well and cover it with wallpaper or paint it.

But if you want to do something more unique, then the following arch finishing materials will suit you:

decorative rock(brick);
ceramic (tile) tiles;
mosaic;
mirrors;
cork;
textile.

If you choose wallpaper, then keep in mind that the most vulnerable place in an arched opening is its corners. You will have to use a special adhesive if you choose not to install hard trim on the corners of the arch. Otherwise, over time, the joints will begin to peel off, and the arch will take on an untidy appearance.

It is best to cover the arch with the same wallpaper that you chose for the walls, so that there is no unnecessary dissonance.

When wallpapering an arch, glue the wallpaper panel so that it partially covers the wall and forms an overhanging part. Then turn up the edge on the edge, make cuts every 25 mm with scissors.

It is better to prepare the glue thicker so that it dries more slowly and does not harden in drops. This will allow you to move the wallpaper along the surface of the arch, achieving a complete match of the pattern.

Cut out a strip of wallpaper, the width of which is equal to the depth of the niche, and glue it from the inside to the slope.

If you decide to use plastic corners for arches, then the shelf width of 10 by 20 mm will suit you best. Moreover, the wide part of the corner is glued to the inside of the arch, and the narrow part to the facade. You can glue the corners with liquid nails or special glue with strong fixation.

To ensure that the corner is well attached to the arch, do not rush to immediately release it after applying it to the arch. Some experts advise fixing the corner for 12-17 hours using masking tape.

If you don’t want to bother too much, you can purchase ready-made arches made of wood or MDF for interior doors. In this case, the opening in the plasterboard wall will have to be accurately correlated with the dimensions of the finish. This type of finishing is in great demand among craftsmen because it visually looks like finishing an arch opening with platbands. In addition, it well protects all structural parts of the arch from dirt and mechanical damage.

You can try polyurethane arches. It perfectly smooths out small irregularities, bends easily and can be painted in any color.

Or buy separately all the necessary elements (locks, decorative panels, pillars, arches) and finish the arch with them yourself.

Cork finish

If you want to decorate the arch with your own hands using natural material, then cork is suitable for you. In addition to arches, it is used to decorate floors and even walls.

Produce cork panels, rolls and cork wallpaper. All of the above types are used when finishing an arched opening.

Cork wallpaper.

It is better to work with cork wallpaper, which has a self-adhesive base. If you were unable to buy them, then acrylic or contact glue will come in handy.

The surface of arched openings must be ideal. Pre-putty, level the surface of the walls and dry them.

Apply glue to the back of the roll plug and to the wall. Wait until the glue sets, then start gluing.
The wallpaper is glued end to end. Make sure there are no gaps, cracks or air bubbles.

It is advisable to immediately glue it correctly, without moving the cork wallpaper. But if you still need to fix something, then you can move them until the glue dries.

If your arch is located in the kitchen and will be affected by high humidity, then it is recommended to buy wax-coated cork wallpaper. Or, after gluing, coat the cork wallpaper with varnish.

Stone finishing (tiles)

Finishing the arch with decorative stone will add zest to your room. Especially if you line not only the opening itself with stone, but also part of the wall around it.

An arch decorated with decorative stone looks very impressive.

The stone can be positioned either symmetrically or asymmetrically. Still, it will add originality to the room and will not spoil appearance arches.

How to decorate an arch with decorative stone (tiles) with your own hands:

Plaster the surface of the arch, prime it and make notches.
Do cement mortar, according to instructions. It includes: cement, glue, sand and lime.
In order not to close up external corners, glue the slab with an overlap: in the first row from the floor, you glue one tile close to the opening, and in the second, move it inward by the thickness of the tile. Therefore, in odd rows you combine the border of the arched opening with the edge of the tile, and in even rows you overlap.
Where the arch begins to curve, place a dry tile against the opening and use a pencil to mark a cut line from the back of the ceramic.
Run a construction knife along the drawn line a couple of times. Then, using pliers, break off the unnecessary part. If there are any unevenness, smooth them out with a file.
Having finished with the wall cladding, proceed to covering the opening with decorative stone. Remember that the stone is also overlapped. If necessary, you can cut the tile to length: the base of the tile is gypsum - use a simple hacksaw, cement - a circular saw.
You will seal the seams only after a day, using a special solution. It is important not to break or damage the stone.

Scheme for laying decorative stone.

If you are finishing an arch ceramic tiles, then you will have to cut the edges of the tiles at an angle of 45 degrees. Since not everyone can do this on their own, it is better to seek help from specialists.

It is not advisable to use plastic corner when finishing the corners of the arch, because your arch will have a cheap and unpretentious look.

Other options

More difficulties arise when decorating the vaulted part of the arch with decorative materials.

You will need all your patience if you decide to finish the arch with small and narrow parts. This applies, for example, to mosaics. Or use more flexible materials.

You can make an arch not only for the floor round shape, but in the form of a broken figure or, for example, a trapezoid. So you can use any materials:

parquet board;
plastic lining;
cork panels;
laminated board;
wooden lining.

If you decide to cover the arch with decorative plaster, then first you will need to plaster the drywall to level the surface and prevent seams from appearing between the drywall and the massive part of the arched opening. In this case, there is no need to be overzealous; it is enough to cover strong irregularities.

Then treat the surface with a primer, apply plaster, and until it dries, use a grater or spatula to form a relief. When the plaster is dry, paint with special paints.

Application of decorative plaster.

Finally, we note that if you ordered an arch project from a construction company, then their specialists should also consider options for its decorative finishing. But if you decide to make an arch with your own hands, then everything depends on you. To avoid mistakes, first make a drawing of what your arch should look like.

We all strive to make our home unique, original, and stylish. Special attention doorways deserve in the interior. In standard city apartments - small-sized and familiar Khrushchev-era apartments - instead of ordinary interior doors, folding or sliding doors are often installed, but recent years 5-10 Interior arches remain trendy: plastic, plasterboard, aluminum profile, natural stone, wood, brick, MDF boards.

Decorating the interior with arches is a popular design technique. By installing such a structure instead of a door, it is possible to significantly visually expand the space when every corner of the room can be seen from every point without any problems.

Arches are often decorated decorative elements: overlays, cornices, lamps, slats, banquettes, the design of which is in tune with the chosen style. In addition to the decorative function, designs can also have practical use: increase the size of the arches, hide seams and other defects.

An interior arch will be appropriate everywhere: between the kitchen and the corridor, the hallway and the living room. All this is possible thanks to the variety of forms, color solutions, sizes of arched openings and styles of execution. In the photos presented, evaluate the design of the arches and the harmony of the interiors with them.

When thinking about the layout of the premises in the apartment, decide immediately how the transition between adjacent rooms will be designed. If it is necessary to maintain a certain style in the interior of an apartment, to combine adjacent rooms, in the absence of sufficient area and with a minimum of free space, interior arches of various shapes and sizes are increasingly being used.

This trend remains at the peak of popularity today due to the wide possibilities for decoration: you can easily find arches of any design and color, and if necessary, build similar structures with your own hands without the involvement of specialists.

We suggest starting with the main thing: choosing the appearance of the future arch, and photos with options will help you with this interior arches in interiors different rooms and interior spaces.

Rectangular interior arches, photo

Materials

When choosing the material for interior arches from which the entire structure will be constructed, it is important to take into account the durability of the coating, strength, as well as its resistance to special conditions some rooms: for example, arches in the kitchen should not be deformed by steam, and arched openings that are located under straight lines sun rays, should not fade, maintaining their original color.

Note! Some materials are flammable: you should always remember safety, especially if you are decorating the interior of a children's room.

Interior arches made of plasterboard in an apartment, photo

What types of interior arches are there depending on the materials used?

For home you can choose different designs from the given list:

drywall- the most common option for arches. It easily takes the desired shape: if necessary, plasterboard sheet can be bent or, having outlined the outline, cut along the right sizes. This material can have different thicknesses, so you don’t have to worry about the strength of the structure. In addition, steam, moisture, sunlight and other factors will not affect the appearance of an interior plasterboard arch;

wooden Interior arches are the next most popular option. Give such designs unusual shape not easy: ready-made interior arches made of wood do not differ in special design and color variety, except for the relief cut on the surface. But you can make an interior arch out of wood with your own hands, giving it the desired look and providing additional decorative finishing that would correspond to the overall picture of the design and decoration of the room. Experts advise installing wooden arches in spacious rooms - due to the fact that wood always looks quite massive;

interior arches made of plaster They are separate curved structures, decorated with columns along the edges. When installing these elements near the walls using special glue, you will only have to putty the connecting area or cover it with a mixture of plaster. After all these manipulations, the arch is repainted in the chosen color and treated with varnish for protection;

made of foam you can create an imitation of columns with an upper transition in the interior. Such arches are popular due to their low cost, although they also have a major drawback: low resistance to mechanical damage and fragility. Foam arches are fixed with glue, after drying they are puttied and painted to obtain the required decorative effect. In addition, it is not necessary to paint them: a white interior arch is considered a classic and will suit any design;
arches made of plastic today they are not as popular as before, but in some interiors you can see such options. These are designs of simple shape, often they are devoid of decorative details and are more suitable for minimalism than for those styles where it is necessary to emphasize certain features and character traits stylistic directions;

arches from chipboard and fibreboard- a budget and quite successful option for an apartment. Such materials allow the use of a variety of decorative coverings, they are flexible, bend well, undergo shape correction, and do not lose their appearance over time.

Important! A more competent solution would be if you choose interior arches with a door connecting the room being decorated with the adjacent one, since all existing transitions should be decorated in the same or similar color scheme.

Arched interior doors, photo

Shapes of interior arches, their types and features

If you are seriously wondering how to assemble interior arches, you should definitely understand the varieties of their shapes.

Planning and choosing the appearance and ideal dimensions of each individual interior arch is necessary, taking into account architectural features and room layout.

Important! The use of certain forms of arches (primarily curvilinear forms) is an excellent technique that allows for zoning of space.

Arches for interior doors are divided into several groups, the division occurs depending on the appearance of the vault: arches with a vault in the form of an ellipse, Florentine (having the shape of a semicircle), segmental arches, parabolic arches, three-centered, arches with a horseshoe vault, arches with shoulders , arches with a round vault and others.

A specialist consultant will tell you which option is best to choose when purchasing: keep in mind that such arches should not overload the interior design and contradict the chosen style direction in general design interior

We invite you to find out more details about existing types interior arches.

Florentine- one of the varieties of semicircular arched structures, with an elongated profile, traced stone finishing not in the doorway itself, but beyond it. This method of designing transitions between rooms is ideal for classic, Mediterranean style, Provence.

Popular in modern styles semicircular arches. Simple, but smooth and refined geometry will make the interior lighter and fit perfectly into living rooms.

Advice: Do you want to visually raise the ceiling level? Choose an arch with a semicircular arch extended upward.

Arches segment type– these are curved structures in which the radius of the semicircle exceeds half the width of the doorway being processed. If it is not possible to stretch the opening upward, the arch will have to be done exclusively by rounding the corners.

When designing segmental arches, consult with specialists, since such a design must have the correct proportions.

Arches three-center type- a simple option for residential premises. They can be lowered: similar designs are common in the transitions between the kitchen and living areas.

Also distinguished pseudo-three-centred arched openings with a flat top level and slightly rounded corners. Such arches will become a worthy analogue to rectangular structures, which are not always able to emphasize sophistication home design. Three-center arches are suitable for country, classic and Provence interiors.

DIY interior arch, photo

Arches parabolic shape, unlike three-center ones, are more elongated upward - and compressed as the height of the structure increases. Popular in Moroccan and Arabic styles.

Advice: structures with a clear elongated top should not be installed in rooms where the ceilings are low.

Elliptical arches will be appropriate in art deco, art nouveau, as well as classic designs. They allow you to divide a room into two zones and create a harmonious opening between interiors, even where there was no transition before.

Non-standard interior arches - horseshoe-shaped or round - are suitable for decorating a loggia connected to the living room. The need to create such structures is explained by the fact that it is impossible to completely demolish the window sill area. This will ensure a sufficient level of durability load-bearing walls and at the same time highlight the new design of the room.

Arched structures round shape suitable for modern trends in design, and horseshoe-shaped types are more appropriate in Mediterranean style, in Provence and other destinations. If desired, they can be made asymmetrical or equipped with additional decorative elements. Among these varieties are arches with shoulders: in them the width of the opening exceeds the dimensions of the arch.

You can also give preference to arches in Venetian style with a semi-circular design and carvings or go for trefoil-shaped designs.

In home interiors, you can also install interior arches of new styles: give them any shape at your discretion, even the most delicate or ornate, using the services of specialists or creating the design yourself.

If you are not yet ready for experiments, rectangular interior arches, as well as interior arches square shape will become the best solution. In addition, at any time you can choose a door that matches the style and shape.

Square interior arches, photo

Decor and design of interior arches

There are several popular methods for decorating interior arches. Using curtains is the simplest and most a budget option. For example, in this way you can decorate the arch between the corridor and the kitchen in order to partially isolate the room and prevent the spread of steam throughout the apartment.

When using decorative columns, beautiful interior arches are obtained. It is enough to install them on the sides of the structure to give your room a completely different, updated look.

Remember! Even small columns can visually change the proportions of a room: there are not many interior design styles in which antique columns are appropriate.

Depending on the size, finished interior arches are decorated with niches or additional shelves, which will add functionality to such an opening design.

Interior arches with shelves, photo

To decorate an interior arch with your own hands, you can use additional finishing and decorative materials. Choose how to decorate the interior arch, taking into account the style of the interior: if these are more traditional directions, select elements made of wood or use thematic stucco molding, for modern design It is recommended to use finishing materials that imitate brick, masonry and other surfaces.

Interior arches made of stone, photo

Built-in lighting is also popular today: it can be mounted in two ways - from the sides or at the level of the arch. This design of interior arches will allow you to fill the interior with new bright shades.

Interior arches made of plasterboard with lighting, photo The difficulty of caring for arches in an apartment will depend on the material chosen, and the conditions in the rooms in which they are installed will also affect. For example, it can be difficult to clean the arches between the kitchen and the hallway from dirt: dust and dirt brought from the street will accumulate on the hallway side, and grease on the kitchen area.

Arch between the kitchen and hallway, photo

At the same time, wet cleaning and application detergents withstands most materials. There are some care nuances when caring for natural wood:

for the cleaning wooden surfaces Do not use a cloth that is too wet: excessive moisture can cause the material to deteriorate even with protective treatment varnish;
use polish to keep the wooden arch clean for a long time;
wood should not be subjected to additional staining. In the factory, such arches are painted in several layers using a spray gun. Therefore, the coloring is even and uniform over the entire surface. It is impossible to achieve this effect with a brush.

Read about how to choose and which one is suitable with examples and modern models will help you decide on the selection and ideal sizes for your room.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself in advance with how to install interior arches different types: Wooden structures should not be subjected to impacts. On such material, even scratches will be difficult to disguise (even if you choose an arch made of durable rocks - at a minimum, you will scratch the varnish coating).

Interior arches for the kitchen, photo

Advice: If the arches are damaged, use a stationery marker of a similar shade, spot-touching the damaged areas after using it, carefully remove excess strokes with a damp cloth. Treat deep scratches with special sealants, and after drying, paint the sealed areas to match.

Video

Several design options for interior arches in rooms can be seen in the video below:

Now you are ready to install the arch in your home. All you have to do is choose a design, decide on the desired shape and material. Therefore, we advise you to look again at the pictures of interior arches, look through the photos in the photo gallery and think about which design will best emphasize the style of your room.

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When designing rooms, the question often arises of what to do with the doorway. Classic version. An alternative method is to install drywall or wood. Other design options are less common. Consumers try to decorate with plaster or wallpaper. However, few people know how to decorate an arch in an apartment with their own hands.

Arch installation

If the owner of the apartment has decided, then initially you need to make a sketch of the arch and clear the doorway. If necessary, you can increase its area, but the final decision will depend on the shape and size of the arch. If the product is made of plasterboard, then you need to purchase the appropriate building materials (dowel, screws, drywall, self-tapping screws). Then the owner needs to take measurements according to the sketch. Based on the obtained dimensions, a frame is made. The necessary pieces are cut out using metal scissors. After this, you need to secure the profile around the perimeter of the arched opening with special dowel screws.

Next, a sheet of plasterboard of the appropriate shape is prepared. It is advisable to cut the workpiece with a jigsaw. In this case, the drywall must be attached to metal profile on both sides of the arch. Self-tapping screws are used to secure the workpieces. The distance between them must be at least 15 cm. To seal the surface of the arch of the profile blank. For an arched arch, you need to make a cut on the profile so that it can be bent. It is advisable to make the distance between cuts no more than 12 cm. After this, the workpiece must be attached to drywall with inside using self-tapping screws. The profile blank is attached in a similar way to the other side of the arch. As a result, the workpiece should follow the contour of the previously cut sheet of drywall.

The final stage involves fixing the lower element. First you need to use a tape measure to measure the size of the required strip. Then a corresponding piece of drywall is cut out. To bend the workpiece you need to make cuts on the inside. The interval between them can be 7-10 cm. After this, you can screw the workpiece to a metal profile, which is screwed to the inside of the side strips of drywall. Now you can open the opening. To perform the work you need the following tool:

Mount;
Roulette;
Level;
Metal scissors;
Hammer;
Jigsaw;
Screwdriver.

Finishing the arch with plaster

After completing the rough work, it is necessary to cover the plasterboard arch with plaster or putty. This material allows you to fill in voids and level out the curvatures formed in the arch. Such work is carried out using a spatula. The mixture is applied to drywall and stretched in an even layer along the entire length of the arch. Usually plastering is carried out in several passes. Then you need to let the plaster dry. On the eve of applying the finishing putty, you can do a little cleaning of the previous layers. To do this, you need to use special abrasive mesh.

As for the side walls of the arch, they can be immediately finished with finishing putty. The exception is the joints of plasterboard with the wall. Here you need to apply plaster mesh, and then cover it with plaster to prevent cracks from forming in the future. To finish drywall corner joints, you can use an arched corner or reinforcing tape.

Before laying this material, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of finishing putty to the corner of the arch. The tape should be distributed evenly on both sides of the corner joint of the arch. To prevent the material from wrinkling, you can make cuts every 10 cm. The last layer of putty should be extremely thin. After it dries, final cleaning is done with a fine-grained abrasive mesh. When finishing an arched opening, you usually need tools different from those used when installing the structure. Here you only need a spatula and a utility knife.

Finishing the arch with decorative plaster

Another finishing option is decorative plaster. This material is applied exclusively to the prepared surface. To do this, you need to first plaster the arched opening and fill all the voids. How to do this is described in the previous section. Wherein finishing putty It is not necessary to apply to the arch. However, before applying decorative plaster, it is necessary to prime the previously plastered surface. The primer improves the adhesion of two different building materials. The drying period for the primer ranges from 4 hours to a day. To create a relief on the applied decorative plaster, you must use a grater, sponge or spatula. Once the applied material has dried, the arch will need to be painted. For this purpose special paints are used. But, before painting, you need to coat the area with primer again.

You can paint the surface of the arched opening with a roller or brush. It is advisable to apply paint in two layers. If necessary, you can use different shades. If the paint is applied with a short-haired roller, the owner can achieve a bark beetle-type effect. Because unpainted grooves create a specific pattern. To enhance the effect, you can add a special dye at the stage of applying plaster, and when painting the walls, change the original shade. After the paint has dried, you can cover the surface with beeswax. This will give the arched opening a peculiar matte shine.

Wallpapering the arch

Next, the owner needs to trim the arch. One of the options final finishing are wallpaper. It is advisable to match the color of the material to the color of the wallpaper on the wall. The framing technology is quite simple. Before decorating an arch in an apartment with your own hands, you need to prepare strips for finishing. Then you should prepare wallpaper glue. The consistency should be thicker than when wallpapering walls. This is necessary to increase the period so that you can move the wallpaper strips if they have a pattern. It is advisable to start gluing the strips on the wall near the arched opening. Then you need to lay a strip that will cover part of the arch opening. The protruding remains of the material should be cut off with a stationery knife, but taking into account that there is an allowance of about 25 mm. After this, you need to make cuts at intervals of 20–25 mm, bend the strips of wallpaper and glue them to the arched plane.

Similarly, you need to paste the second side of the arch. To complete the gluing of the arch, you should cut a strip equal to the width of the arched opening. However, the length of the workpiece must be longer so that the pattern can be adjusted. The cut strip of wallpaper needs to be pasted onto inner part arches. To avoid the appearance of bubbles under the wallpaper, you need to carefully smooth out the glued strips.

Painting an arched opening

You can make an arch with your own hands regular wallpaper or wallpaper for painting. If the owner of the premises has chosen the second option, then after the laid material has dried, it needs to be painted. To wallpaper an arch you will need the following tool:

Pencil, ruler;
Stationery knife;
Glue brush.

When painting wallpaper, you will additionally need a paint roller.

Decorating an arch with decorative stone

You can also decorate the arch using decorative stone.

This type of finishing is one of the labor-intensive ways to frame an arch.

The main burden falls on the decoration of the vault. At the same time, decorative stone is easy to install, as it does not require perfect flat surface. Therefore, there is no need to plaster the structure, with the exception of large holes. But, if you need to decorate a plasterboard arch, then the stone should not be too heavy so that deformation does not occur. Before laying the stone, the surface must be primed. Installation can be done using glue or liquid nails. The first stone must be laid from below in such a way that it covers the junction of the plaster and the wall. When laying stone along an arched arc, appropriate trimming should be done. The cut is polished using a stone file. To seal seams you need to use special solution. As you can see, framing arches with your own hands, although it requires certain skills, is, however, quite feasible.

You also need to make sure that you have the entire list necessary tools. The decoration of the arch depends on the capabilities and taste of the particular apartment owner. However the best option there will be decorative plaster. This material allows you to use different textures and experiment with shades of colors.