Drywall - Filling in a opening on an interior arched wall
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07-25-10, 07:50 PM
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Drywall - Filling in a opening on an interior arched wall
I have a room will a wall facing another room. On that wall is a finished opening, straight on the left and right, flat on the bottom and arched on the top. Maybe 4 feet by 4 feet in rough size.
I want to fill in this hole to give the room privacy. I guess I have a couple of questions...
1. Are there any other options I should consider that would still provide privacy but also allow the option of future removal to keep the opening?
2. The opening is finished... so there is already drywall on the inside of the opening - I would then assume I have to peel the back so as to expose the beams so I can nail additional beams in place...
3. How are the arches usually made - this arch does not seem that steep of a curve... I am curious if I will have to cut the wall higher then the curve to make it an even rectangle before putting the new drywall inplace
I want to fill in this hole to give the room privacy. I guess I have a couple of questions...
1. Are there any other options I should consider that would still provide privacy but also allow the option of future removal to keep the opening?
2. The opening is finished... so there is already drywall on the inside of the opening - I would then assume I have to peel the back so as to expose the beams so I can nail additional beams in place...
3. How are the arches usually made - this arch does not seem that steep of a curve... I am curious if I will have to cut the wall higher then the curve to make it an even rectangle before putting the new drywall inplace
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07-26-10, 04:31 AM
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#1 - one of those privacy screens?
#2 - you need to atleast remove the corner bead and the drywall between the 2 rooms [the 4"-5" strip]
#3 - Usually the arch part is framed out of plywood although sometimes a series of short of 2x4s is used. I'd leave the arch framing in place if you think you might ever open it back up. Framing below it and then letting the drywall span to the arch framing should be ok - it won't be over 24", right?
#1 - one of those privacy screens?
#2 - you need to atleast remove the corner bead and the drywall between the 2 rooms [the 4"-5" strip]
#3 - Usually the arch part is framed out of plywood although sometimes a series of short of 2x4s is used. I'd leave the arch framing in place if you think you might ever open it back up. Framing below it and then letting the drywall span to the arch framing should be ok - it won't be over 24", right?
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07-26-10, 05:20 PM
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Ok - thanks - that info is helpful...
I actually don't have exact measurements - it is a house we are in contract with to purchase and I am trying to guestimate all of the work we will be doing.
I actually don't have exact measurements - it is a house we are in contract with to purchase and I am trying to guestimate all of the work we will be doing.
