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14 years ago

How do you do the casing for the arch? We have several arches like this in our home and would like to put the cased molding on them but not sure how to do it. Thanks

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lindaholder

14 years ago

last modified: 14 years ago

My contractor cut mine out of MDF. This comes in 4 X 8 sheets so you can get any size you want that way. The edges are a separate piece that has been routed which gives it a lot of depth. This is much cheaper than buying flexable moldings or ordering them custom. MDF is a remarkably smooth material when it is routed and painted.

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PRO
Spaceform Design Build Interiors
14 years ago
There are several ways to make curved moldings. If you plan on painting them, google "flexible moldings" to see different manufacturers.
PRO
Spaceform Design Build Interiors
14 years ago
Good point, that's absolutely true. In fact can be designed and routed using a CNC router and depending on the thickness of the MDF some profiles would not have to be a separate assembly.
H
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks! We'll look into that
PRO
UDI, INC.
14 years ago
This might be to late, but we provide prefabricated Arched Openings to do exactly what you are after. We have standard sizes and shapes, but can also make custom arches to cover existing sheetrock. Feel free to give us a call if you have questions. www.GrandOpenings1.com
Christopher Tyson
13 years ago
Great to see my question answered - well, mostly. More specifically, is there a cost difference with doing a framed archway as is displayed above versus an unframed archway? DId you consider simply leaving the drywall unframed? Great job, btw!!

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