Custom Arch

How to Install Custom Arches

Since we’ll be making you a one-of-a-kind custom archway, we’ll be sure to give you an installation drawing that will allow you to quickly and easily install your custom arch kit.

How to Drywall a Custom Arch Kit

Drywalling a custom arch kit will entail the same steps you’d use in drywalling any other style or archway. The process is comprised of measuring the curvature of the arch, cutting the drywall to the curvature and depth, forming and fastening in place.

Quick Tips:

• Wetting the back of the drywall will make the drywall easier to bend.
• For tighter radius custom arches, consider using a double layer of either ¼” or ¼” flex drywall.

Custom Archways Specifications

Finding Your Custom Arch Total Height

The total height of your custom arch is the total amount of height you’ll need in-the-clear, which includes the thickness of the arch. So with this in mind, how much height would you comfortably forgo to achieve your custom arch design?  An easy way to determine this, is to make a mark on the side of the opening at the lowest point you’d still be comfortable. The distance from the header to the mark would be your total height. Since the design from your picture, drawing or sketch will ultimately determine the total height, this will temporarily act as the maximum height limitation when designing your custom arch kit.