Carpentry and Woodworking - Archway
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Irish Ayes
05-10-02, 06:11 AM
I have a 12' X 7' archway between my living room and dining room that I want to trim out. Is poplar a good choice for the jam part? It will be painted. Also what thickness can I get by with 1/4" 1/2" or 3/4". Another problem is that it's not very square or plum, so is shimming the jam the way to go?
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
P.S.
I would like to have the 12' header one piece, no joints. I didn't mention the width is 7 1/4"
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
P.S.
I would like to have the 12' header one piece, no joints. I didn't mention the width is 7 1/4"
Trent Bridley
05-12-02, 08:35 AM
Hi,
How about a little info.
is this a curve arch or just squared off.
do you want to completely cover the complete arch plus
the wall faces?
thanks,
Trent
How about a little info.
is this a curve arch or just squared off.
do you want to completely cover the complete arch plus
the wall faces?
thanks,
Trent
Irish Ayes
05-12-02, 12:24 PM
It's a square arch.
I want it completly covered with wall trim that matches the other doorways.
Thanks
Ken
I want it completly covered with wall trim that matches the other doorways.
Thanks
Ken
Trent Bridley
05-13-02, 08:10 AM
Hi,
Poplar will work fine for a jamb board. A nice piece will even stain nicely, though you said you are going to paint it. Poplar will also take paint well. I would prime the stock, cut it to fit and then give it a 1st coat before attaching it to the archway. If you are going to put up casing, do the same, and give it a reveal of 1/8 to 1/4". You can also use some of the man made moldings that are out (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) straight casing with square blocks instead of the mitered joints. Same with these, primer, cut, 1st coat of paint and then install. Fill in nail hole, cracks, and give a 2nd coat of paint.
good luck,
Trent
Poplar will work fine for a jamb board. A nice piece will even stain nicely, though you said you are going to paint it. Poplar will also take paint well. I would prime the stock, cut it to fit and then give it a 1st coat before attaching it to the archway. If you are going to put up casing, do the same, and give it a reveal of 1/8 to 1/4". You can also use some of the man made moldings that are out (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) straight casing with square blocks instead of the mitered joints. Same with these, primer, cut, 1st coat of paint and then install. Fill in nail hole, cracks, and give a 2nd coat of paint.
good luck,
Trent
Irish Ayes
05-13-02, 08:19 AM
Thanks
One more question.
3/4" or 1/2" thickness.
One more question.
3/4" or 1/2" thickness.
Trent Bridley
05-13-02, 07:33 PM
Hi,
I personally would use the 3/4" stock right from the rack and use what everyou want for the casings, the 3/4 giving you a little more to nail into. and I would use a cut off the head of a brad and put it into a drill to make a pilot hole before nailing , to eliminate the chance of spliting the wood.
good luck,
trent
I personally would use the 3/4" stock right from the rack and use what everyou want for the casings, the 3/4 giving you a little more to nail into. and I would use a cut off the head of a brad and put it into a drill to make a pilot hole before nailing , to eliminate the chance of spliting the wood.
good luck,
trent