![]() Then I screwed the frame into the walls and ceiling.Īlways use treated structural pine MGP12 Blue H2 for framing inside a house He helped me carry the frame around the house and into position. With Brett’s help, I reinforced the framing with two pieces of treated pine where the door track would be positioned, as well as the new wall (which you’ll be able to see in the photos below). I pre-fabricated the frame on our driveway using the countersunk screws and a drill. I kept measuring, marking, cutting and checking until all the pieces were cut. ![]() With my measurements in hand, I marked and cut the treated pine using a hand saw, which I placed on top of two saw horses my friend Brett brought over. I cleaned up the floor a little bit and then made the final measurements for the framing. I needed to cut out some of the existing wall at the top of the stairs, so I did this using an angle grinder with a metal grinding disc, and then I used a hammer and chisel to remove the existing drywall and metal reinforcement corners. ![]() I started by laying Ramboard on the timber floors with Ramboard Joining Tape this floor protection is perfect for any form of construction as it prevents floors from getting dirty and scratched.įollowing this, I measured the wall (for the frame) using the spirit level, measuring tape and pencil. As always I have included the project details (time, cost, skill level and tools), materials with links and instructions with photos to help you every step of the way. Read on to learn how to make your own DIY Arched Wall Library and DIY Fluted Door. And if you have any questions, the team at Bunnings are always more than happy to help and so am I. Just remember your measurements will be different to mine, so take your time and enjoy the process. It’s without a doubt my biggest DIY project to date - even bigger than my DIY Arched Wall Library! But in saying that, it’s not as difficult as you may think and that’s because you’ll have my tutorial by your side. ![]() I hope you feel inspired to give this project a try. The Arched Doorway has totally transformed the way I use my studio, and we now have some privacy. I enlisted my friend Brett (who’s a builder) to show me the ropes in a few areas and I am so happy with the result! There were a lot of firsts and I learned how to make a wall frame, install plasterboard and create an arch, plaster a wall and an archway, build my own fluted door using an MDF panel and PVC conduit pipes (!), and install a door track and a door. Naturally I went to Bunnings to source all the materials and in the end it came down to 4 days of solid work. Over the last few months I have been collecting inspiration, creating a project mood board, designing and planning this epic DIY project. I am so excited to finally share my DIY Arched Doorway with you, but I am even more excited to be partnering with Bunnings for this project! If you’ve been following along over on Instagram since the beginning of the year, you may remember I had started thinking about building an arched doorway in our home to separate my studio and our master bedroom from the rest of the house. What do you do when you dream of having an arched doorway in your home? You grab your tools, paint brush and do it yourself!
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