A domed ceiling is a vaulted ceiling detail circular in shape (hemispherical or semispherical). Dome ceilings add beauty to any home and may be found in entry ways (foyers), dining rooms, media rooms, powder rooms, above circular staircases, master bedrooms, master baths and study’s.
Domes ceilings are easily created in just a few steps.
1st- Frame a squared opening into the ceiling
2nd- Use a simple Dome Kit from Archways & Ceilings Made Easy
3rd- Finish with drywall
That’s it! A beautiful architectural detail in just a few simple steps!
The Groin Vault is created when 2 barrel vaults intersect with one another. A groin vault is also known as a cross vault or a double barrel vault.
This Architectural marvel is very common in European countries, especially Rome. In America, the groin vault has become a popular and beautiful ceiling found in many homes. So much so, the groin vault is Archways & Ceilings most popular ceiling kit!
The Groin Ceiling Kit, allows anyone to add an elegant architectural feature to their home!
Michael “Bullo” Montgomery, an Architect/Builder, who specializes in Authentic Italian Design masterfully took what could have been a run of the mill hallway and made it a beautiful piece of artwork. This one of a kind elliptical barrel vault ceiling is sure to delight his clients for years to come.
Michael approached us with an elliptical barrel vault that he was wanting to add to his client’s hallway. He provided us with his specifications and then sat back as we affordably built his barrel vault to specs. Three days later we shipped his barrel vault kit directly to his jobsite . From start to finish the whole process took about one week.
Here is Michael’s testimony, “Dealing with Archways and Ceilings on this project was a pleasure. Having a barrel vault that changes direction in the Master Suite might have been a framing issue. Archways & Ceilings support staff’s solution made the barrel vault easy to assemble and saved me about 65% of the cost on standard framing. Accurate measurements will insure a tight fit. I highly recommend them for any of you’re framing needs.”
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We at Archways & Ceilings are always looking to showcase builders who exhibit exceptional workmanship and creativity with our products. If you think your project is worthy to be noted on our “Builder Spotlight” then email your pictures and your story to Sales@ArchwaysAndCeilings.com.
Michael “Bullo” Montgomery definitely wins the award in our books for Best Barrel Vault!
A coved ceiling is a rounded curved framing detail located where your wall and ceiling join together. This particular ceiling will eliminate those hard 90 degree angles by creating a soft, smooth and rounded finish. Not to mention, coved ceilings often replace the need for expensive crown moulding or can be used together to create a more elegant finish. Well let you decide!
A barrel vault is the simplest form of a vault created from a single continuous archway. These beautiful curved ceilings are comprised of 3 basic measurements: Length, Width, and Rise.
Length:The distance from one end of the barrel vault to the other end. Width: The span of the barrel vault Rise: The drop of the arch as measured from the apex of the arch to the lowest point it encounters.
Note: The rise is very important because this will ultimately dictate the style of your barrel vault. Archways and Ceilings Made Easy offers 3 types of styles:
1. Soft Arch
2. Half Circle
3. Elliptical
Each style has its own unique design element so visit the Archways and Ceilings Made Easy Website to view photo galleries of the different styles of barrel vault ceilings to see which one best suits your application!
Dome Ceilings are a beautiful addition to any entryway, master bathroom, or dinning room. However, they are usually very expensive and time consuming. Up till now these beautiful dome ceiling 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.
How affordable are Archways & Ceilings’ dome kits? A 4ft dome ceiling kit cost $249.95, a 6ft dome ceiling kit cost $329.95, or an 8ft dome ceiling kit cost $409.95 and all take less than 30 minutes to install. Furthermore, we build all dome 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’ dome kit? Adome 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 dome ceiling kit by Archways & Ceilings installs in less than 30 minutes. We accomplish this by eliminating the prep work along with the time to cut the rafters and outer ring. It is now as simple as putting the correct preformed curved rafter in place and then fastening together. If you can paint by numbers, then you can install a dome ceiling. Just to further illustrate how easy it truly is, we have had several DIYers install a dome ceiling successfully in a home renovation project.
How does an Archways & Ceilings’ Dome Kit compare to a preformed foam or plaster dome ceiling? Preformed foam and/or plaster dome ceilings are just as expensive as traditionally building them on site if not more expensive. Furthermore, you have to build your homes around their measurements as they are unable to easily customize. In addition, they are usually in one piece and are therefore very expensive to ship and to install. With an Archways & Ceiling Dome Kits, they are very affordable, flat packed for low cost shipping, easy to install, and made to your measurements.
A dome ceiling could give you the competitive edge over your competition next store. 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 your “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.
A groin vault ceiling is one of the most popular and beautiful ceilings found in today’s custom homes. However, the traditional construction method required to construct this type of ceiling called for a great deal of skill, time, and material. Furthermore, even those carpenters who have the skills necessary to frame this ceiling either refuse or charge such an outlandish price that it becomes impractical to entertain. Thus, this type of ceiling has been left to the upper echelon of homes. However, this is no longer the case. Groin vault ceiling kits from Archways & Ceilings now allow a builder / contractor to add these to their homes quickly, easily, and affordably.
How quick is it to construct a groin vault ceiling kit from Archways & Ceilings? A groin vault constructed traditionally on site takes 10 times longer than using an Archway & Ceiling’s groin vault kit. For example, an 8’-0” by 6’-0” groin vault would normally take two experienced carpenters two full days to construct when you include the prep work, laying it out, scribing the hips, cutting the blocks, and assembling. However, when using an Archways & Ceilings groin vault kit, the construction process is simplified tremendously, and all that is needed is two framers one hour to install.
How easy is it to install a groin vault ceiling kit from Archways & Ceilings? The need for high end skilled framers is not required. As long as the framers can paint by number, read a plan drawing, and use a nail gun, then construction will be a breeze. In fact, we have had several handy DIYers successfully install our groin vault ceiling kits. It is really that easy! See for yourself. Watch the following installation video.
How affordable is it to construct a groin vault ceiling kit from Archways & Ceilings? In our example above, an 8’-0” by 6’-0” groin vault ceiling kit from Archways & Ceilings costs $494.95. If this ceiling was to be built traditionally, then the cost would consist of $250.00 of material and a minimum of $500 dollars in labor. You do the math!
With Archways & Ceilings it is now possible Mr. Builder or Mr. Contractor to add these beautiful groin vault ceilings to your homes. This could be your next competitive advantage. As more and more homeowners are expecting more and more from their builder, what are you doing to set yourself apart? A beautiful groin vault made quickly, easily, and affordably could be your next meal ticket.
A domed ceiling is a vaulted ceiling detail circular in shape (hemispherical or semispherical). Dome ceilings add beauty to any home and may be found in entry ways (foyers), dining rooms, media rooms, powder rooms, above circular staircases, master bedrooms, master baths and study’s.
