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Welcome to the Archways & Ceilings Made Easy frequently asked questions page. If you have question that needs to be answered see below. If your question is still not answered contact us at 877-303-2263 or sales@archwaysandceilings.com
Yes. All Archways & Ceilings products are designed to be easily assembled as framing kits. Each product comes with detailed instructions showing you how to properly install your kit.
Archways and ceiling kits vary. Most archways under 8 feet are 1 inch thick. Arches bigger then 8 feet are 1 ½ inches thick. Groin vault ceilings and barrel vault ceilings are always 1 ½ inches thick. Dome ceilings vary based on size and shape. All half circle dome ceiling rafters are 1 ½ inches thick while soft dome rafters vary from 1 inch to 1 ½ inches depending on size. Cove ceilings are generally ½ inch thick but will increase in thickness once the cove ceiling piece exceeds a 24 inch radius.
No, every order is considered to be made custom for the customer. Our technology and “know how” on bending wood makes it just as easy to make a custom order as it is to make stock sizes. The best part is, there is no extra charge.
No worries! Our products have been delivered to jobsites over the last 20 years and we have never had a problem with water. If water gets on the arch you may get a mild discoloration and slight swelling but the arch or ceiling kit will be fine. *Like any wood product, don’t just leave it in a puddle of water for an extended period of time*
Depth = the net thickness of the wall. It is also considered length when referring to a barrel vault ceiling. Length= the distance from one end to the other end.
Rise = the drop of the arch as measured from the apex of the underside of the arch to the lowest point it encounters the trimmer. *This is not the radius.
Simple, when you input your measurement, our formula will let us know if you need more then one arch for a particular opening. For example, if you have a 7” deep opening you will receive 2 archways. One archway will be placed in the front of your opening and the second one to be placed in the back of your opening. See the how to install instructions on www.archwaysandceilings.com for more information. Instructions will be found under the Archways section of the site.
Our online website only handles widths up to 16 feet. Anything wider we prefer to handle directly over the phone so we can better understand all the variables and ensure proper pricing, shipping costs, and enclose proper installation instructions. *The error code doesn’t mean we can’t do it. We just feel more comfortable confirming such a large size archway or ceiling kit*
You can nail or screw into our products. We suggest using the method you are most familiar with. Traditionally all of our products are nailed in because it is faster.
You should contact Archways & Ceilings by phone 877-303-ACME (2263) or email Sales@ArchwaysAndCeilings.com and a Sales Representative will help you with your quote/order. *Remember, we can make any custom sized archway or ceiling kit to fit your desired measurements*
We offer 4 methods to quote your project. 1st- Simply input the measurements yourself 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 at 877-303-2263 to get a quote over the phone in minutes.
Watch our “How To” videos or download full colored PDF instructions online to figure out how to measure for a quote. Watch videos by click here: Videos
Make sure you fill out the entire form and that you are inputting all of your measurements in inches. If your archway or ceiling kit is larger then 16 foot then contact Sales@archwaysandceilings.com or call Customer Service (877-303-2263) for accurate quoting /shipping information.
Yes, we offer an additional service called 2D / 3D CADME. For $34.95 we can supply you with a full color CAD of what your archway or ceiling kit will look like.
You can pay with a check. Simply fax us a copy of the check and we will begin production of your order. However we will not ship your order until we receive the check. All checks should be mailed to 2441 Houston Street,Grand Prairie,TX75050
You can contact Orders@ArchwaysAndCeilings.com , however you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information once your order has shipped. You can also call Customer Service (877-303-2263).
Immediately contact Orders@ArchwaysAndCeilings.com or call Customer Service (877-303-2263) and we will get it squared away. *Supplying pictures of the damaged product always helps not to mention pictures will help us determine which products may be missing*
Every product comes with a full colored instruction sheet that will show you step by step on how to install your product. You can also watch “How To” videos on each product by clicking here http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/videos.php
Simple, send us pictures of your projects including pictures of our archways and/or ceiling kits being used and email us your experience to Sales@ArchwaysAndCeilings.com Optional: attach your company logo and website url so we can post it to our site.
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!
Looking to save on your next project? Well, send us pictures of our products being used on your previous project; before or after and receive a 10% discount on your order. We are looking for pictures of groin vaults, domed ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways from you! Once we get your pictures, we will apply a discount to your next order and feature your company in our “Builder Spotlight” article. Not to mention, we will list your company and website on ours to help boost traffic to yours.
*Let us bid your plans now and receive a 10% discount. Whether your project is in a week or a year from now, the discount will be applied when you place your order. All bids for your project must be completed between 09/15/11 – 10/31/11. Must mention the AD to receive the discount. Offer is not valid in Canada.*
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
*We love to hear from our customers and we encourage feedback. Not to mention, we encourage our customers to send us before and after pictures. We love to see the finished result!*
Step by step instructions illustrating how to properly install a barrel vault ceiling from Archways & Ceilings Made Easy or simply watch the “How to” video here!
Step 1- Using traditional framing construction to meet code requirements, frame a brace centered down the length of your barrel vault.
Step 2- Snap a center line to the underside of the center brace. Note: The center line must be centered down the length of the barrel vault within ¼”.
Step 3- Measure and mark down from the bottom of the center brace along each wall and at each end ______ inches (rise). Note: The rise does not include the thickness of the center brace.
Step 4- Snap a horizontal line at the rise mark on each wall down the length of your barrel vault.
Step 5- Starting at one end of your barrel vault, align the pre-cut mitered half of the arch to the rise mark on the stud. Using a nail gun (or screw gun), attach the half to the stud. Tip: if using screws predrill pilot holes.
Step 6- Align the square cut half to the center line of the center brace and nail (screw) in place.
Step 7- Repeat steps 5 and 6 to complete the whole strut.
Step 8- While spacing the barrel vault struts 16” O.C., continue installing the struts down the length of the barrel vault until finished.
Step 9- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, install strongbacks atop the barrel vault struts.
Step 10- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, fire block the barrel vault along the perimeter of the outer struts.
Step 11- That’s it! You are now ready for electric and drywall!
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