We recently had the opportunity to work with a team of professionals from Almar Building & Remodeling located in Hanover, MA. Their client wanted to incorporate a dome ceiling in the master bedroom and that’s when we teamed up with www.Almarbuilding.com. Take a look:
“When our client came to us with the idea of wanting to install a flat ceiling with a Dome in their Master Bedroom ceiling that was already vaulted 15′ we were not sure what was the best way to frame the structure. I had talked with people who had used a ‘hanging plaster’ system, but were very unhappy with it and as the home settled the plaster cracked. After doing some research on the internet, we found Archways and Ceilings. The online videos and instructions were a great help and we decided to use them for this project. We sized up and ordered the kit with the help of their sales staff. They helped us design and make sure that everything would fit into the room perfectly.
Our carpenters thought that the kit was great and easy to use. And the Dome Kit was very affordable and got our homeowner the awesome Master Bedroom ceiling they wanted without breaking the bank. The ceiling Dome kit with a light ring was great and with the LED lighting and Flexible crown molding it was a great looking finished ceiling!”
~CraigGuido Almar Building and Remodeling
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Many of our customers wonder how we ship our products throughout the United States / Canada, the answer is simple. We ship all of our products through FedEx or a LTL carrier. The main thing to remember, all of our products are sold as kits. What this means is all products are easily bundled together and can either be placed into a box or crate and are ready to be assembled once they reach the jobsite. Because we ship so much, we are able to reduce the shipping costs for our customers and make it easy to order from anywhere in North America. For more about Shipping Click Here: We Can Make It, We Can Ship It!
All of our crates leaving with one of our LTL Carriers is designed to get the product to its destination safely & securely. We get each of our crates custom made through Crate Outlet. For more information on our crates visit: www.CrateOutlet.com
All you need to know about Archways and Ceilings Made Easy in 60 Seconds! Learn about our different products from Groin vaults, Dome Ceilings, Barrel Vaults, Cove Ceilings and Archways. Once you have figured which ceiling or arch kit best fits your needs, get an instant quote at the click of the mouse. Place orders online or over the phone, it is that easy! The product will ship directly from our warehouse in 3 to 5 days directly to the job site! That’s it!! You will have a beautiful archway in no time!
Take a look at how beautiful this archway finished out. We love how it is sitting between 2 beautiful decorative columns.
I recently purchased and installed an arch using your great system. However, I noticed that your photo gallery on your web site does not show any arches like the one I installed. All of your arches span from wall to wall; mine doesn’t. So I have attached some photos for you.
Thanks for a great product at a great price!
Happy Customer
West Granby, CT
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So how did we get the “Made Easy” in Archways & Ceilings Made Easy? Simple! We are Easy on your wallet, Easy to quote and order, Easy to Ship, and Easy to Install. Now that’s a lot of Easy!!
How are we easy on the wallet?
All of our products from groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways are priced competitively. We can manufacture a perfect archway or arched ceiling more affordably compared to you building it onsite. We are able to do this because of our technology and ability to bend wood. Don’t believe me? Here are a few examples. You can get a 3’ archway for less then $20, a 6’ dome for less then $330, a 6’ groin vault for less then $410 and your average size dining room with a cove ceiling for less then $220. Now you do the math! Building these archways or arched ceilings onsite would have cost considerably more (not to mention you may not get the perfect finished product we guarantee).
Why are we easy to quote and order?
We offer 4 methods to quote and order your project. 1st- Simply input the measurements online and receive an instant quote at your fingertips. 2nd- Fax your dimensions to us. 3rd Email us your dimensions. 4th – Call our customer service line (877-303-2263) to get a quote within a few minutes.
From there it is as easy as clicking your mouse or making a simple phone call to place your order. Not to mention, the best part about ordering is that our products are custom made to fit your exact measurements. That’s right, your measurements! No need to frame to specific standard size, simply measure your framing dimensions, get us the measurements and we will handle the rest.
How are we easy to ship?
All of our products on average are shipped within 5 business days from receiving your order. Our products are either shipped FedEx or LTL depending on the size of the order and customers can track their shipments online to see when there product will arrive. Yep! That’s it. We make shipping easy.
How easy are our products to install?
If you can hold a nail gun and use a measuring tape then you are experienced enough to install our framing kits. All of our products such as groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways have full colored step by step instructions enclosed with each product. Also, our “How To” videos can be watched on our website: (www.archwaysandceilings.com) Still don’t think it’s easy to install? Well, on average a 3’ archway can be installed in less then 2 minutes, a 6’ dome will install in less then 30 minutes, a 6’ groin will install in less the 45 minutes and your typical cove ceiling in a dining room installs in less then 45 minutes! Now that’s easy and fast! Usually installed in a tenth of the time compared to building onsite. For example, if you were to build a typical dome ceiling, not only would the materials be more expensive then our kit, but expect to give your average framer a day or two to frame. Not to mention, there is no guarantee that onsite framing will be anywhere near as perfect as our archway and ceiling kits!
All of our products are affordable and guaranteed to be perfect every time!
Now that’s why we got the MADE EASY in Archways & Ceilings Made Easy.
A dome ceiling is simply an arch that spins around a central axis at its apex to create a hollow upper sphere. It is a beautiful addition to any home that can easily, affordably and with a little planning bring the “WOW” factor. As we begin to discuss the dome ceiling, we will begin by considering where to locate it, lighting, how to build, how to drywall, how to finish, how to paint, and then close by discussing how to trim a dome ceiling.
Location
First thing to think about when planning for a dome ceiling is location. When thinking about the best location remember you will need adequate room above your ceiling to build your dome ceiling. A dome ceiling pops up in your attic space so keep an eye out for any interference with your roof and 2nd floor living areas.
Most Popular Areas For A Dome Ceiling:
Foyer
Master Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Kitchen
Lighting
Before you begin to build your dome ceiling ask yourself about lighting. You can light your dome ceiling 2 ways. The traditional method is to simply add a chandelier from the center of the dome. But by adding a little extra step you can give your dome ceiling an architectural detail by adding a light ring.
What is a light ring? Inner light rings are an easy way to add indirect lighting to your dome ceiling. The inner light ring creates a 6” trough around the inside of your dome ceiling to add lighting too.
Popular indirect lighting options:
Rope Lighting: Pro- More Affordable. Con- Not as bright
LED Lights: Pro- Very bright. Con- Expensive
Build
Now that you figured out where your dome ceiling will be located and how you are going to light your dome ceiling you can now begin to build it. It’s simple! Get a dome ceiling kit from www.archwaysandceilings.com , follow simple instructions/videos on how to install and presto!! Your dome ceiling will be built perfectly and be ready to finish. Watch the “How To” video here: http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/blog/dome-ceiling
Finish
Now that you have your framed dome ceiling in place it is now time to think about what method you are going to apply to finish out your dome. Depending on what part of the country you are from may help you decide on which method works the best for you. We have learned that people in certain parts of the country are more used to using certain methods and these are the 3 most popular ways.
Stucco
Plaster
Drywall
Here in Texas and by far the most popular is drywall. When you drywall a dome ceiling you leave yourself a multitude of options on where you want to take your dome ceiling next. So how do you drywall a dome ceiling? Watch here:
Once you have finished drywalling your dome ceiling it is time to think about the particular finish to add.
Popular Finishes
Venetian plaster
Slick Finish
Spray texture
hand trowel textured finish
All of these will options will help create a custom finish giving your dome ceiling its own unique characteristic. Not to mention give you options on how much you want invest in finishing out your dome ceiling.
Paint
Painting your dome ceiling is just as important as picking its location, lighting and finish.
Popular Painting Methods
Solid Color
Faux Finish
Mural or Stenciled art
Trim
The last step in finishing your dome ceiling is deciding on whether or not you would like to add a custom feature like trim to your dome ceiling. Some of customers don’t add any trim at all to the dome ceiling because it looks great with out it but some do. So which is the best option for you? Thinking about your budget and the price level of your home will help decide the best solution. Adding custom features like trim can become expensive but there are several ways to add trim at different price levels.
3 ways:
Add a bendable rubber mold to the inside radius of the dome ceiling is the fastest and most affordable way to add trim.
Have access a good trim carpenter that can build it onsite for your dome ceiling
Call your local millwork shop and have them fabricate the molding to match the radius of your dome.
If you can make it through all of these steps then you can safely say that you will have a beautiful dome ceiling that will be the topic of conversation when prospective homebuyers or guest visit your home.
…..So Remember! We are Archways & Ceilings Made Easy and we make it easy every step of the way.
Check out the newest member of Archways & Ceilings Made Easy! ACE makes his comic debut in The Curve Appeal called, “How to frame a groin vault ceiling!” A little bit about ACE (Archways & Ceilings Expert): ACE is a happy go lucky framer that will help educate and share the lighter side of framing arched ceilings through his wild and crazy antics.
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Watch how to Install & Drywall the groin vault ceiling here:
Looking for a good design or idea to incorporate into your home. Well, take a look below and see different types of ceilings from groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways. Get ideas and see what works best where. Click photo book to enlarge.
We recently had the opportunity to work with a team of professionals from Almar Building & Remodeling located in Hanover, MA. Their client wanted to incorporate a dome ceiling in the master bedroom and that’s when we teamed up with www.Almarbuilding.com. Take a look:
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