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A QUICK NOTE REGARDING THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Don't be overwhelmed by the size of these installation instructions. You'll only be using a
few pages, as this booklet includes instructions in both a new construction and in a remodel
setting. Plus, we've included drywall instructions with a few tips and tricks to help simplify
this process. We've got you covered!
Measuring Tape Mail Gun w/ 16D (PROs) or
Pencil Screw Gun w/ 37 (or greater) deck screws (DIYers)
Square 2%4s
Simple Calculator Hard Hat & Safety Glasses
Chalk Line
Circular Saw
Standard safety precautions should be taken when installing Arch-Rite® archways and ceilings. Installer should be familiar
with safe operating procedures for power tools, wood working tools and ANY ladders necessary for installation. The installer should
follow published installation instructions and wear proper head and eye protection (i.e. hard hat and safety glasses). Arch-Rite” and
its Licensees assume no liability for any injury or accident as a result of installing any Arch-Rite® products. All Arch-Rite® products
are designed to bear only the weight of drywall, drywall products, paint, trim and/or finishing items. Arch-Rite® products are NOT
designed to bear and CANNOT bear the weight and forces of any building or structure. All Arch-Rite® products are to be used ONLY
FOR AESTHETIC PURPOSES and are NOT LOAD-BEARING.
FINDING YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
There are 4 different installation instructions included in this booklet depending upon whether you'll be
installing to new construction or in a remodel and whether you'll be installing below your joists/trusses
or up into your attic, Before you can begin installing your Universal Dome Kit, first choose whether you'll
be installing In a new construction or in a remodel setting.
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Mow that you've chosen to install your Universal Dome Kit to Mow that you've chosen to install your Universal Dome Kit in
new construction, choose whether you'll install your dome a remodel, choose whether you'll install your dome ceiling
ceiling below your joists/trusses or up into your attic and then below your joists/trusses or up into your attic and then
continue to the correct page for your installation instructions. continue to the correct page for your installation instructions,
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installation instructions for installation instructions for installation instructions for a installation instructions for a
new construction below your new construction up into vour remodel below your joists / remodel up into your attic.
JoIsts/trusses. attic. trusses.
DRYWALLING YOUR UNIVERSAL DOME KIT и
With the aid of the rafter drywall template found on -
the bottom of your box, drywalling your Universal ©
Dome Kit is a breeze. Simply cut out the pie-shaped
rafter template using a utility knife, trace it onto
your drywall and then fasten the drywall pie-shaped
pieces to your dome rafters.
Continue on to page 11 for step-by-step drywall instructions.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
BELOW YOUR
JOISTS/TRUSSES
At each corner of the room, measure and mark the
studs down from your joists/trusses 18"
Using your marks as a guide, snap a line (with your
chalk line) on the studs around the entire perimeter
of the room.
Using suitable lumber to meet code requirements to
carry the weight of lighting and finish materials, frame
a 5-0" square box aligning the bottom of your box to
your snap lines.
Using a tape measure and square, measure and mark
center lines on all four sides of your 5-0” square box
(2-67 or 30" in from each corner).
Using a nail gun w/ 16d nails (PROs) or screw gun w/ 3"
wood screws (DiYers), fasten each of the 4 dome ring
quarter sections with rafter holsters facing up, flush
with the bottom or your 5-0" box while aligning them
to your center lines. If necessary, the dome ring quarter
sections can be flexed to meet the center lines.
Nail or screw the square cut end of 2 dome rafters to
the opposite ends of your dome tie using 2 nails or
screws per dome rafter,
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Slide the mitered ends of the 2 dome rafters into the
rafter holsters.
Nail or screw the miter ends of the 2 dome rafters into
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws per dome rafter.
Nail or screw 2 dome rafters perpendicular to the first 2
dome rafters to both the dome tie and dome ring using
2 nails or screws per dome rafter for each end. This will
keep the dome tie rigid when installing the remaining
dome rafters.
Install the remaining dome rafters by first butting the
square cut ends to the dome tie and then sliding the
miter cut ends up the dome ring unit they “snap” into
the rafter holsters.
Nail or screw the dome rafters to the dome tie and to
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws for each end.
If you'll be hanging a heavy chandelier from the apex
of your dome, nail or screw the dome tie into the
joists/trusses.
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Using suitable lumber to meet code requirements to
carry the weight of lighting and finish materials, frame
a 5-0" square box.
Using a tape measure and square, measure and mark
center lines on all four sides of your 5-0" square box
(2-6 or 30" in from each corner).
Using a nail gun w/ 16d nails (PROs) or screw gun w/ 3"
wood screws (DIYers), fasten each of the 4 dome ring
quarter sections with rafter holsters facing up, flush
with the bottom or your 5-0" square box while aligning
them to your center lines. If necessary, the dome ring
quarter sections can be flexed to meet the center lines.
Nail or screw the square cut end of 2 dome rafters to
the opposite ends of your dome tie using 2 nails or
screws per dome rafter.
Slide the mitered ends of the 2 dome rafters into the
rafter holsters.
Mail or screw the miter ends of the 2 dome rafters into
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws per dome rafter.
Nail or screw 2 dome rafters perpendicular to the first 2
dome rafters to both the dome tie and dome ring using
2 nails or screws per dome rafter for each end. This will
keep the dome tie rigid when installing the remaining
dome rafters.
Install the remaining dome rafters by first butting the
square cut ends to the dome tie and then sliding the
miter cut ends up the dome ring unit they “snap”into
the rafter holsters.
Nail or screw the dome rafters to the dome tie and to
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws for each end.
If you'll be hanging a heavy chandelier from the apex of
“ vour dome, add a beam over the center of the dome tie
and then nail or screw the dome tie into the beam.
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BELOW YOUR
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At each corner of the room, measure and mark the wall
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down from your drywall ceiling 18”.
2 Using your marks as a guide, snap a line (with your
"chalk line) on the walls around the entire perimeter
of the room.
Using a stud finder, find and mark the studs around the
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4. Using suitable lumber to meet code requirements to
carry the weight of lighting and finish materials, frame
a 5-0" square box aligning the bottom of your box to
your snap lines.
5 Using a tape measure and square, measure and mark
"center lines on all four sides of your 5-0" square box
(2-6 or 30" in from each corner).
6 Using a nail gun w/ 16d nails (PROs) or screw gun w/
3"wood screws (DIYers), fasten each of the 4 dome ring
quarter sections with rafter holsters facing up, flush with
the bottom or your 5-0" square box while aligning them
sage to your center lines. If necessary, the dome ring quarter
ED sections can be flexed to meet the center lines.
7. Nail or screw the square cut end of 2 dome rafters to the
opposite ends of your dome tie using 2 nails or screws
per dome rafter.
8 Slide the mitered ends of the 2 dome rafters into the
"rafter holsters.
g Nail or screw the miter ends of the 2 dome rafters into
“the dome ring using 2 nails or screws per dome rafter.
10. Nail or screw 2 dome rafters perpendicular to the first 2
dome rafters to both the dome tie and dome ring using
2 nails or screws per dome rafter for each end, This will
keep the dome tie rigid when installing the remaining
dome rafters.
11 Install the remaining dome rafters by first butting the
"square cut ends to the dome tie and then sliding the
miter cut ends up the dome ring unit they “snap” into
the rafter holsters.
12 Mail or screw the dome rafters to the dome tie and to
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws for each end.
13. If you'll be hanging a heavy chandelier from the apex of
"your dome, nail or screw the dome tie through your
drywall ceiling into the joists/trusses.
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Remove the drywall ceiling where you plan to install
your dome ceiling.
Using suitable lumber to meet code requirements to
carry the weight of lighting and finish materials, frame
a 5-0" square box.
Using a tape measure and square, measure and mark
center lines on all four sides of your 5-0" square box
(2-6" or 30" in from each corner).
4. Using a nail gun w/ 16d nails (PROs) or screw gun w/
3" wood screws (DIYers), fasten each of the 4 dome ring
quarter sections with rafter holsters facing up, flush
with the bottom or your 5-0" square box while aligning
them to your center lines. If necessary, the dome ring
quarter sections can be flexed to meet the center lines.
Nail or screw the square cut end of 2 dome rafters to
the opposite ends of your dome tie using 2 nails or
screws per dome rafter.
Slide the mitered ends of the 2 dome rafters into the
rafter holsters.s.
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Mail or screw the miter ends of the 2 dome rafters into
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws per dome rafter.
Mail or screw 2 dome rafters perpendicular to the first 2
dome rafters to both the dome tie and dome ring using
2 nails or screws per dome rafter for each end. This will
keep the dome tie rigid when installing the remaining
dome rafters.
Install the remaining dome rafters by first butting the
square cut ends to the dome tie and then sliding the
miter cut ends up the dome ring unit they “snap” into
the rafter holsters.
Nail or screw the dome rafters to the dome tie and to
the dome ring using 2 nails or screws for each end.
If you'll be hanging a heavy chandelier from the apex of
your dome, add a beam over the center of the dome tie
and then nail or screw the dome tie into the beam.
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DRYWALLING YOUR
UNIVERSAL DOME KIT
HUILE TIP We recommend using two layers of 4" flexible drywall. Some big box stores stock %a" drywall,
but in the event your local big box store does not, search Google using the following search
terms:
® Quarter inch drywall, your city, your state/province
® Ya inch drywall, your city, your state/province
e "drywall, your city, your state/province
® Ya inch drywall suppliers, your city, your state/province
e 12" drywall suppliers, your city, your state/province
Drywall can also be called wallboard, sheetrock, gypsum board, blue board or plaster board.
|, Using the rafter drywall template on the bottom of the
“box, first trace the pie-shape on the back of your drywall.
2 Using a utility knife, cut out your pie-shaped pieces.
3 Wetthe back of your drywall pie-shaped pieces with a
sponge and lean against the wall at a 45 angle so that
the back of the drywall faces the wall.
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Helpful Tip: We have always peen proponents of wetting the back
of the drywall to help it bend easier, as opposed to scoring the
back with a utility knife. Scoring the back of the drywall could
potentially weaken the drywall and lead to hairline cracks in your
finish.
4 Measure and mark a line down the center of each
"dome rafter.
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5 Using the dome rafters as a form, mold each pie-shape
"piece into place by slowly applying pressure a few
inches at a time.
6. Once the pie-shaped pieces are in place, use a screw
gun and drywall screws to fasten in place.
7, If necessary, trim off the excess drywall with a utility
knife that overlaps the center line on both dome rafters.
8. After all the dome rafters have been drywalled; finish
by drywalling the dome ring.
YOU'RE NOW READY FOR TAPE. MUD, TEXTURE AND THEN PAINT.
NIVERSAL PRODUCTS
THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR YOU! FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 27 REMODELS
If you've ever admired the elegance of an archway or Whether you're working on a new construction project
been awed by an arched ceiling, but weren't sure if or a remodel, our archway and ceiling kits come with
such a project would fall within your budget - you've robust installation instructions tailored to your
found your solution, Archways and arched ceilings construction setting. Plus, several of our kits have a
have historically been skill dependent, costly, and number of different installation styles that give you the
very time consuming. We've got some good news flexibility to further customize your design. With a little
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UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS vs CUSTOM ARCHWAY <~ CEILING KITS
The Universal Products are the flagship products for each of our different archway and
ceiling kits. They're the most popular sizes and styles, neatly packed and ready to go! But,
don't forget that we can also make archway and ceiling kits to your measurements.
Chances are if you can think it, then we can make it.
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WHY USE OUR ARCHWAY = CEILINGKITS?
We all know the importance of a home's "curb appeal.” Or what about a Universal Barrel Kit over your bath tub?
Its the make it or break it moment when potential How about a Universal Cove Kit in the master bedroom?
buyers drive up to your home and either decide to drive We're willing to bet they'll say, “WOW!”
on and keep looking or check out what's inside. Once
inside, what's going to “WOW” your potential buyers? This dome kit is only the beginning. Visit us online
They've already come to expect granite counter tops, at www.archkit.com to learn more, get ideas and get
open floor plans and lots of storage. How about your inspired, watch videos, download PDF instructions and
homes ‘curve appeal?” What would a Universal Dome much more. Your “curve appeal” is Just around the bend,
Kit in the entry tell your potential customers?
ARCHWAYS & CEILINGS MADE EASY
We give our customers access to detailed, step-by-step
instructions for our Universal and Custom Products
via printed booklets or downloadable sheets at
www.archkit.com. We live up to our company’s name!
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If along the way you have any questions
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