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2nd June 2007, 08:10 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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How Do You Mount Architraves Around An Arch?
Hi,
In conjuction with thread
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=50119
I have attached an image of the arch way I am revamping.
Is it normal practice to put the sides up first then make the top piece to suit or vice versa?
I presume if it was a doorway, it would be done the same way?
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MH
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2nd June 2007, 08:15 PM #2Registered
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Taint an arch, an arch has a radius as the head.
Put on the side architraves then the top architrave.
Al
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2nd June 2007, 08:24 PM #3Cheers
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Square reveal, square opening?
I think square reveal is more the go.
Al
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2nd June 2007, 09:38 PM #6
Or I have heard it called a "Cased Opening" but Oz would also, of course, be correct
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following the other thread on fitting .....you can use screws if you want to, but normal practise would be bullet head nails ...they dont leave to much to cover up when you stain/paint the archs and they are only there to cover up the gap between the wall and door jam anyway.....oh and look nice and stuff .....tip here before you cut anything .....because houses DO move .....check the door frame with a square first ......and make adjustments if needed .....then apply the archs .....you dont want to be fitting doors later and find they are not square fitting......be a shame to have to pull it all apart and rectify it later...
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Hi Metal Head,
I would always fit up the head (top) and drop a tape from over the head to the floor (less a couple of mm's) on an unfinished surface to be tiled or carpeted. If you are working on a finished surface(tiled or polished boards), sit your sides down to the floor and mark your "short end of the mitre".After your sides are fitted up mark, cut and fit the head. Only ever use bullet head/ gun nails for your arch's and skirts.
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