Do you have a project coming up and are wondering how you are going to frame some of the rounded or vaulted ceilings in your home? Well look no further, we are the missing piece of the puzzle. Archways & Ceilings Made Easy specializes in creating prefabricated wood framing kits to help create these beautiful ceiling treatments.
What is a prefabricated wood framing kit?
A prefabricated wood framing kit is simply a preformed arched ceiling that is assembled on the job-site. We manufacture each kit to the customers specifications and give them detailed instructions on how to assemble. If you can follow a simple step by step instruction sheet or follow our “How to” Videos then adding a rounded ceiling or vaulted ceiling will be easy! Our kits can be manufactured for Groin Vaults, Domed Ceilings, Barrel Vaults, and Coved Ceilings.
Are you tired of the boring boxed up ceilings? Are you dreaming of adding an architectural detail to the master bedroom? Well look no further, the groin vault ceiling kit is perfect for those boxy ceilings. With a little planning the groin vault ceiling can easily be added to any master bedroom. Archways & Ceilings groin vault kit will have you or your future home owners sleeping with a smile!
Bathe in style! The next time you go to take a bath imagine a groin vault ceiling above. Tell me that is not serenity! Groin vaults are great for any master bath room because they can easily be added over the tub, placed in the center of the room, or made to fit the entire bath room. So the next time your get ready for a night on the town, do it with some style with the Archways & Ceilings Made Easy groin vault kit.
Tired of long and boring hallways? Well now you can add a little design by simply creating a groin vault hallway with the Archways & Ceilings Made Easy groin vault kits. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face the next time you have to carry a load of laundry to the laundry room!
If you are looking for a great architectural detail for a dining room, then a groin vault from Archways and Ceilings Made Easy is a great way to achieve this beautiful feature. A groin vault can easily be added to most dining rooms because they are generally square or rectangle in shape. The groin vault will have you eating dinner in Awe!
Take a look at these finished Archways and Ceilings Made Easy projects. We are blessed to be able to participate with each of these wonderful builders. We completed groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, coved ceilings and more. So enjoy!
Looking to give your home an update or a new look? Well look no further. One of the most affordable ways to give your home an architectural update without breaking the bank is to use a Ceiling Kit from Archways and Ceilings Made Easy. One advantage in using our customized ceiling kits (i.e. Groin Vaults, Barrel Vaults, Domes and Cove Ceilings) is that they can be easily installed under the current ceiling without having to rip out the current drywall. The hardest part is figuring which ceiling to go with.
For example, I had a customer out in Keller, Texas do just that. This young couple recently bought a 20 year old home which had many flat & boring ceilings. They were looking to add a little flare to their dining room without having to spend a lot to achieve it. They went on-line and began looking for different types of ceilings or decorative ideas when they found Archways & Ceilings on the Web. One of the homeowners mentioned a light came on above their head and they instantly found what they were looking for. They fell in love with a Groin Vault. (Click here for definition of a groin vault http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/blog/what-is-a-groin-vault) With a few clicks of the mouse they were able to find pictures and a price for their groin vault remodel right there on our website. They then took the next step and ordered and Archways & Ceilings shipped them the groin vault along with several other archways they also ordered to help update the square openings in their home.
The Ceiling Remodel for the Groin Vault broken down into 6 Simple steps:
Step #1 The customers framed a cross brace out of 2×6’s and secured it to the original drywalled ceiling.
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Step #2 They assembled the groin vault by attaching it to the cross brace. The Groin Vault comes with a colorful detailed instruction page along with a CAD to help beginners as well as veterans install the groin vault.
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Step #3 Step Back and Admire the Groin Vault Ceiling.
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Step #4 Hired a local drywall company and drywalled the groin vault with ½” thick drywall.
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Step #6 The Local Drywall Company taped & mudded the groin vault ceiling and later applied a texture to the ceiling.
That’s it! All they need to do now is agree on what color of paint they plan on using. Now that can be the hardest part of the whole project.
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Watch the whole ceiling remodel including the archways here:
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!!
A dome ceiling is a beautiful architectural gem that quickly adds value to any home. However, the problem has been affordably adding these gems given the labor skills and time required along with the lumber needed to construct on site. Luckily, Archways & Ceilings has solved this problem with their quick, easy, and affordable dome kits. Let’s answer the following questions. How does a dome kit from Archways & Ceilings compare to building a dome on site? How much skill is required to install an Archways & Ceilings dome kit? How much time is required to install an Archways & Ceilings dome kit?
Dome ceilings historically have been very expensive to achieve given the extensive labor and material required. For example, if you were to build a 6 foot dome ceiling, you could safely wager that this would take two skilled carpenters eight hours to build at about $60 dollars an hour. So, labor alone would be just shy of $500. When you look at the lumber bill needed to build this 6 foot dome you would be close to $600 at a minimum. However, if you used a dome kit from Archways & Ceilings, the kit itself would run you $329.95. This is almost half the cost of just the materials. Secondly, our 6 foot dome kit would install in less than 30 minutes. Yes, we are not exaggerating. We have an you tube video of a local framer installing in less than 10 minutes. We have simplified the construction process so drastically that if you can pull the trigger on a nail gun and paint by color than chances are good that you could install our dome kits. Let’s recap. You can either build a dome ceiling on site at a minimum cost to you for $1,100, OR you can buy a dome kit from Archways & Ceilings and install for less than $400.
If saving nearly 70% isn’t enough, then keep this in mind that you have the ability to customize the size of your dome to the nearest 1/8” for the same low prices. All our dome kits are built to your measurements. Furthermore, our quality is unsurpassed. I think it is fair to say that we are living up to our “Made Easy” motto. We have made the choice easy for you easy to make. We will save you time, money, and improve your quality. Now that’s a dome ceiling made easy with an Archways & Ceilings Dome Kit.
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Watch How Quick & Easy Archways & Ceilings Dome Kits are:
For many individuals who hear the word “Groin Vault” for the first time often make a funny face and immediately ask for an explanation. For those of you who build groin ceilings or know of them, you know it is hard to explain this particular ceiling detail in words. The easiest way to explain these particular ceilings is by providing pictures, so here are some groin vault pictures to help put your mind at ease.
