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Groin Vault Ceilings, Recessed Dome Ceilings, Cove Ceilings & Barrel Vault Jobsite Photographs

July 15th, 2010

Come take a look at what some of the Archways & Ceilings Made Easy customers are up to. From time to time our happy customers take a few pictures of the products we supply. Take a few seconds and see all the great pictures from different jobsites all around the United States. We have pictures of Groin Vault Ceilings, Recessed Dome Ceiling kits, Cove Ceilings, Barrel vaults and more. If you are a recent customer and have taken a few photographs of your Archways & Ceilings products, please send them in to sales@archwaysandceilings.com . We would love to share your project with our readers.

How to Frame & Drywall a Barrel Vault Affordably

July 5th, 2010

Barrel vault ceilings are a beautiful addition to any room or hallway.  However, they are usually very expensive and time consuming. Until now these beautiful barrel ceilings have been found in high-end custom homes.  But now with Archways & Ceilings, these beautiful ceilings are now found in first time homebuyer homes.  Archways & Ceilings has taken the once hefty price tag and cut it by more than half along with simplifying the construction process and eliminating the need for skilled labor.  Let’s see just how affordable and easy it truly is.

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How Affordable Are Archways & Ceilings’ Barrel Vault Ceiling Kits?

A 6ft long by 4ft wide half circle barrel vault ceiling kit costs $89.90 a 12ft long by 5ft wide soft arch barrel vault ceiling kit costs $184.80, or a 4ft long by 6ft wide elliptical barrel ceiling like the pictures in this email costs $134.28 and the elliptical barrel vault took less than 15 minutes to install. Let’s get a little crazy, how about a 20ft long by 6′ wide barrel vault? Well, it would only cost $356.66. The great thing about all these prices is that you can receive an instant quote by visiting Archways & Ceilings and simply input these measurements for instant prices. Furthermore, we build all barrel vault ceiling kits to your measurements within 3-5 days and then ship them directly to your jobsite.

How Easy Is It To Install An Archways & Ceilings’ Barrel Vault Ceiling Kit?

A barrel ceiling built on site has traditionally taken a few days to build along with requiring a great deal of plywood and lumber along with a very skilled carpenter.  However, a barrel ceiling kit by Archways & Ceilings installs on average in less than 30-40 minutes depending on the width and length.  We accomplish this by eliminating the prep work along with all the cutting time. It is now as simple as putting the preformed curved barrel vault pieces in place and then nailing.  If you can paint by numbers, then you can install a barrel vault ceiling. It is that easy! See for yourself; watch a barrel ceiling being installed on our YouTube channel.

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How Do You Drywall an Archways & Ceilings’ Barrel Vault Ceiling Kit?

Simple, with just a few easy steps it is as easy as cutting the drywall to length, pressing the board into place, and fastening with your standard drywall screws. Don’t believe me, take a look at How to Drywall a Barrel Vault Ceiling on our YouTube Channel.

A barrel ceiling could give you the competitive edge over your competition next door.  For a very minimal investment you can easily set yourself apart while adding value to your homes.  Remember, we have videos and instructions for you every step of the way.  We take to heart our “Made Easy” claim! And, if you should have any additional questions along the way, call us toll free.  We would love to hear from you.

Now that is a Barrel Vault Ceiling Made Easy!

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Do not forget to tune in next month to see how to drywall a dome ceiling!!

How to Drywall a Barrel Vault Ceiling with Archways & Ceilings Made Easy

June 28th, 2010

Every wonder how to sheetrock a barrel vault ceiling? or wonder how to get drywall to bend? Well take a look at this great video and get equipped with all the knowledge the professionals know about on “How to drywall a barrel ceiling.”
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June 15th, 2010

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Why is it important to brand yourself?

May 21st, 2010

Every day, we see hundreds of logos on the internet, billboards, businesses, automobiles, over the bathroom stalls, well basically everywhere. So what is so important about logos and branding?  Well, when I think of a name brand several things come to mind: identity, familiarity, & values.

Identity:

Take a look at these logos: What comes to mind?


Notice anything familiar about most of these logos?  Many of you who take a glance recognize logos like Subway, Home Depot, Lowes, NASCAR, etc. All this from just a glance! If you take a second look, you will notice I changed the logos to include the Archways & Ceilings name. This is how strong name brand identity is. Even though the Archways & Ceilings name was changed to match the logos of these other companies we have a tendency to associate these logos with the present companies. Not to mention, we can easily identify what products or services they supply. Logos are an important tool to transmit a key message to your customers about who you are, what you stand for and the value of your products. It is a unique way to tell the world what you do.

Familiarity:

As a consumer I find it very important to be familiar with brands. For example, when I am driving down the road looking for something to eat I immediately start evaluating the familiar restaurants and associate the type of food with that restaurant. Every once in awhile when I see a restaurant chain with which I am not very familiar, I find that I am less likely to visit this establishment because I am unfamiliar with the food, the service, and what the company is all about. I don’t know if they have a low restaurant score or if they use poor quality products to make their food. Instead, I am like a moth to a flame, I see the glowing golden arches in the distance and I find myself sitting in the drive thru of McDonalds. Why? Because I know what to expect! So more often than not when people are looking for a restaurant, want to go shopping, or want to visit a certain location, they are always going to gravitate to what is familiar

Values:

Looking at a few brands like Home Depot, Harley Davidson, Lowes, Wal-Mart and so forth I instantly grasp the core values of these companies. Their brand says it all; Great prices, quality products, customer service, etc. Having a brand that shouts out to the consumer the values of a company is very important because it allows them to connect and share with potential customers. Not to mention it holds them accountable for living up to these expectations.

So why is Branding important to Archways & Ceilings Made Easy?

Well, the next time you look at our logo, we want you to identify that we manufacture Archways & Ceilings. We make wood framing kits for Dome Ceilings, Groin Vaults, Cove Ceilings, Barrel vaults and Archways. Not only do we manufacture archway and ceiling framing products, but our product catch phrase, “Made Easy” is central to our message because our products make your job easy!  That’s right.  We take the “hard” out of the complex. We had the “Easy Button” before Staple’s did!   We are an established company with a trusted name with strong business values based on great quality products, customer service that is there every step of the way and great competitive prices. So the next time you see our logo- you will grasp all of this in a split second. Archways and Ceilings Made Easy – a great brand!

How to build a barrel vault ceiling?

May 10th, 2010

Every wonder how to build a barrel vault ceiling? Or just want to add some architectural flare to your home? Well now with the Archways and Ceilings Barrel Vault framing kit you can add this beautiful ceiling detail to any room of the house. Traditionally these ceilings are found in entry ways, hallways, dining rooms, master baths, niches, and media rooms. Let’s get started!

How easy is it to order?

It is as simple as measuring the length, width, and rise of your barrel ceiling. (Need more information on finding your measurements? Visit http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/videos_pdfs/bv_measure.pdf ) Once you have these 3 key measurements simply punch them in online at www.archwaysandceilings.com or call a sales associate at 877-303-ACME. Presto! Your barrel vault will now be manufactured and shipped to the jobsite.

How easy is the barrel ceiling to install?

Traditionally a barrel vault built on site would take several hours and require a great deal of plywood and lumber to construct. However the barrel ceiling kit from Archways and Ceilings Made Easy comes preformed and only takes a few nails to attach into place. It is as easy as hanging a picture frame. The reason a barrel vault ceiling kit is so easy is because you no longer have to cut or figure your dimensions. The prep work is gone! All you have to do is hang the pieces. (For more information on how to install a barrel ceiling, please visit: http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/videos_pdfs/bv_install.pdf)

How affordable are Archways and Ceilings Barrel Vault kits?

A 10ft long by 4ft wide barrel ceiling kit with a soft arch rise of 12 inches costs $148.32, a 10ft long by 6ft wide half circle barrel vault kit costs $226.62, a 10ft long by 8ft wide soft arch barrel would cost a mere $242.82 and all take less than 30 minutes to install.

Building a barrel vault ceiling kit is no longer labor intensive, expensive and for high end custom homes. Whether you are building a small spec house, remodeling a home, or building a custom home, Archways and Ceilings Made Easy has the barrel vault framing system for you. Remember from customer support, to detailed instructions and videos Archways and Ceilings Made Easy is there every step of the way!

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Watch “How to build a barrel vault” here:

Barrel Vault Ceiling Pictures

May 6th, 2010

One of the most popular and easiest ceiling to build with Archways & Ceilings Made Easy is the  barrel vault ceiling kit. Barrel ceilings are quickly installed and easily drywalled for fantastic finishes. Not to mention these particular ceilings may be added to any room or application. Take a look at some of these great barrel vault ceiling pictures!

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Watch The Barrel Vault Picture Gallery Here

How to Frame & Drywall a Cove Ceiling Affordably

April 14th, 2010

How to frame a cove ceiling affordably!

Cove Ceilings are a beautiful addition to any room or hallway.  However, they are usually very expensive and time consuming. Until now these beautiful cove ceilings have been found in high-end custom homes.  But now with Archways & Ceilings, these beautiful ceilings are now found in first time homebuyer homes.  Archways & Ceilings has taken the once hefty price tag and cut it by more than half along with simplifying the construction process and eliminating the need for skilled labor.  Let’s see just how affordable and easy it truly is.

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How affordable are Archways & Ceiling’s cove ceiling kits?

A 12ft by 12ft room with a 12in radius cove ceiling kit costs $206.50, a 15ft by 15 ft cove ceiling kit with a 12in radius costs $247.00, or a 20ft by 20ft cove ceiling kit with a 12in radius costs $314.00 and they all take less than 30 minutes to install. Furthermore, we build all cove ceiling kits to your measurements within 3-5 days and then ship them directly to your jobsite.

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How Easy Is It To Install An Archways & Ceiling’s Cove Ceiling Kit?

A cove ceiling built on site has traditionally taken a few days to build along with requiring a great deal of plywood and lumber along with a very skilled carpenter.  However, a cove ceiling kit by Archways & Ceilings installs in less than 30-40 minutes.  We accomplish this by eliminating the prep work along with all the cutting time. It is now as simple as putting the preformed curved cove in place and then nailing.  If you can paint by numbers, then you can install a cove ceiling. Just to further illustrate how easy it truly is, we have had several DIYers install a cove ceiling successfully in a home renovation project. See for yourself,watch a cove ceiling being installed on our YouTube channel.

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How Do You Drywall an Archways & Ceilings’ Cove Ceiling Kit?

Simple, with just a few easy steps it is as easy as cutting the drywall to length, pressing the board into place, and fastening with your standard drywall screws. Don’t believe me, take a look at How to Drywall a Cove Ceiling on our YouTube Channel.

A cove ceiling could give you the competitive edge over your competition next door.  For a very minimal investment you can easily set yourself apart while adding value to your homes.  Remember, we have videos and instructions for you every step of the way.  We take to heart our “Made Easy” claim! And, if you should have any additional questions along the way, call us toll free.  We would love to hear from you.

Now that is Cove Ceiling Made Easy!

Don’t forget to tune in next month to see how to drywall a barrel vault!

How to Drywall a Cove Ceiling

April 8th, 2010

Ever wonder how to drywall a cove ceiling? or wonder how the drywall bends to the radius of the cove? Well take a look at the video below and get all of your questions answered!

Archways & Ceilings Mission Statement

April 7th, 2010

We exist to provide custom built archway and ceiling kits to our customers that simplify the construction process quickly, easily, and affordably. To ensure the quality of our products and the on-time delivery of them to the jobsite. To exceed all customer expectations through excellent customer service. To create an environment of creativity and constant improvement by soliciting feedback and by being attentive to our customer’s needs.  To continue to lead our industry and live up to our title of curved framing experts! To be a proud USA manufacturer.

Our Mission Statement in more detail.

What do we mean by custom built?

We build every archway and ceiling kit to our customer’s measurements instead of supplying standard sizes that can be modified on site. Yes, we are different than the rest of our industry. We have spent considerable time, resources, and money to be efficient, remain cost effective, and to become an easy solution to the age old problem of out-of-round and crooked archways and ceilings.

By custom building archways and ceilings to our customer’s measurements, they do not have to worry about moving walls, lowering headers, furring down soffits, or any other headaches, to accommodate for a standardized archway or ceiling.  This ensures that the finished product will look natural and not like a last minute addition that doesn’t quite fit the style of the home.

Sending us your measurements so we can custom build your archway and ceiling kits is incredibly easy.  You can watch our “How to Measure” videos or print our “How to Measure” instructional sheets. Remember, we have made it easy.  All it takes is getting us a few pieces of information.  Don’t forget, you can always email us your plans or give us a call.

In order to make our products as affordable as they are, we take special care in developing our manufacturing technologies.  The key is that we construct our manufacturing equipment with the capabilities of making an arch or ceiling segment with any curvature, length or depth possible.  And by engineering the ability to quickly transition the equipment between these different custom sizes, we can produce completely custom sized products in a production time frame.  What does this mean to you? You get a completely custom built product for the price of a production made standard sized product.  Although if you’re going by the prices of our competitors, then our custom built archways and ceilings cost at least 35% less then their standard sized products.  It’s no wonder why we’ve been the most successful business in this industry since 1988.

What do we mean by quickly, easily, & affordably?

How quick?  All of our products on average save our customers about 10 times the amount of time they would have spent building them traditionally.  For example, if you were to frame a 3’-0” archway it would take you roughly 30 minutes to build, but with us it would take you less than 3 minutes.

How easy? All of our products come with easy to understand instructions.  We also have videos to help you every step of the way. The bottom line, very little construction experience is needed to install our products.  We have taken the once complicated groin vault ceiling and have simplified it to the point where if you can paint by number and work a nail gun, then chances are good that you could install.

How affordable? When you consider the time, skill, and the steps from start to finish for any curved archway or ceiling then you will be glad to know that we will save you a minimum of 35%.  Furthermore, you can be confident that you will get a high quality finish.

What do we mean by on-time delivery?

We understand that time is money, and we work to the best of our ability to keep our customers on their time schedule.  We state that it normally takes us 3 to 5 days to produce archway or ceiling kits.  However, more times often than not, we are much quicker.  If we have to put in a little overtime, then consider it done.

What do we mean by excellent customer service?

We are easy to get a hold of whether by phone, email, fax or web. We don’t have long drawn out phone trees and are prompt in replying to emails and faxes.  We treat each customer uniquely along with their project. We strive to be responsive, attentive, understanding, friendly, on time, polite, respectful, and unafraid to ask questions.  Since we have a strong belief in the products we sell, we don’t mind sharing information and ideas.  In fact we encourage feedback.  We would love to hear where we could improve.

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What do we mean by creativity and constant improvement?

We are creative to the point that we pride ourselves on being out in front when it comes to new creative ideas whether it be product development, operations, sales, or marketing. We strive for new ideas and ways to create a more successful business by attending weekly business meetings to monitor progress, to assign new tasks, bounce new ideas of each other, but most importantly to focus and make sure we are living up to our mission.