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1.       Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  screw gun w  1   or greater  deck screws  DlYers   install your  90   inside and or outside corners  right angle  to align to your  top and bottom ledgers      Pu       fn   m       e    4    IN A REMODEL  WITH    NOREVEAL    With existing drywall       At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 15 1   4    Measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 15 14      Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line  on the wall and on the  ceiling around the entire perimeter of the room     Using a utility knife wallboard saw  cut along the snap line and remove the drywall     At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 11 1   4     inches  Measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 11 1   4      Block in between the wall studs and or ceiling  if necessary  to sufficiently attach  the cove pieces  If building code requires you to fire block  reference Step 11  In this  case  combining steps 2 and 11 can save time     Snap a line at the marks on the wall and along the ceiling around the entire  perimeter of the room using your chalk line                    10     11     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or screw gun w  1      or greater  deck screws  DlYers  install your 90   inside and or outside corners  right  angle  to align to your snap lines        90   INSIDE CORNER 90   OUTSIDE CORNER    The 6 90
2.      NEW CONSTRUCTION IN A REMODEL  NO REVEAL TOP REVEAL NO REVEAL TOP REVEAL    drywall up a few inches at a time     1  Once the corners are in place  use a screw gun and drywall screws to fasten in place           8  After all the corners have been drywalled  Measure the correct lengths  then cut  wet   curve and mold all areas in between the corners      CITI      gt   2  If you have chosen to extend the drywall 4  past the end of the cove  you need to 3  TA fee ns wn inis en e Le  testue a  a pt  Wani tO gue fene  extend the template on the appropriate side  depending upon your cove style  Add a little gold leaf to make it pop     Helpful Tip  This can be a tad confusing  so visit www archkit com drywall cove and xis e Uc To ge estes Giu Ioue eo GEI  jen ores est ug  dic  aet etis uiu    watch our  How To  video to learn how to properly lay out drywall corners  finishing  gold leaf  etc      visit www archkit com cove ceilings and be inspired                        ARCHWAYS a AMALIA Y    ARCHWAYS  ME COVE KIP ZE RODUCTS  6 zs  A FEW CREATIVE IDEAS TO UTILIZE LEFTOVER COVE PIECES    Round out your tray ceiling  Install a cove piece flush to the top and bottom of each corner  of your tray ceiling  You can even get fancy and include a reveal to one side or both     AJ  gt  l   y         N O             r kr  t i  p          if       a  e         y         mus  PIC PW   aa inp m        Just as if you were coving your ceiling  you can also cove a 90  inside wall   You can eve
3.    With existing drywall       At each corner of the room measure and mark the wall down for the ceiling 15 1   4            plus the thickness of your top reveal  e g  If you used a single 2x4  then you would  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 15 4    1 15    16 34       Snap a line at the marks on the wall around the entire perimeter of the room using  your chalk line     Using a utility knife wallboard saw cut along the snap line on your wall and remove the  drywall between the snap line and the ceiling     At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 11 4   plus the thickness of your top reveal  e g  If you used a single 2x4  then you would  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 11  4    1 V     12 34    Measure  and mark the ceiling out from the wall 11 4       Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line  on the wall and on  the ceiling around the entire perimeter of the room     Since you ll need to fasten the top ledger securely to the ceiling  use a stud finder   or check in the attic if you have access  to determine if there are joists trusses in the  position and orientation where you ll need to securely fasten the top ledger     More than likely  you ll probably have two parallel walls where you ll NOT   have joists trusses to securely fasten your top ledger  In these cases  use   1 8  x 3  Steel Mushroom Head Toggle Bolts with 1 8  x 1  washers to securely  fasten your top ledger to your dry
4.    corners are reversible to fit both inside and outside  corners  If you have an inside 90   corner  then the top halves  will flare outward like the fletchings of an arrow  If you have  an outside 90   corner  then the top halves will come to a point  like the head of an arrow        If applicable  install your 45   inside corners by using 4 of the 40 cove pieces that have  already been modified to be used as a cove piece as well as 45   inside corner        If you have a 45   outside corner   a template on the side panel   of the box has been provided   Trace your 45   outside corner on  to a piece of Y    plywood OSB        cut it out and then install     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or Screw Gun w  1     or  greater  deck screws  DlYers  attach a cove piece butted to each side of each corner   either touching the top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner      Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between the butted cove  pieces on each corner no more than 16  O C     Helpful Tip  To space your cove pieces evenly between each corner visit www archkit  is             Ee  gr y  ORO re     EPA  e E  prada SEO Pee ae      com cove spacing to watch our    How To    video along with the mathematical formula     If necessary and or according to code requirements  fire block your Universal Cove Kit in  between the studs along the perimeter          YOU RE NO              m    bc    IN A REMODEL  WITH    TOP REVEAL 
5.   drywall   your city   your state province      v4 inch drywall suppliers   your city   your state province 4  Wet the back of the drywall with a sponge and lean your corners against the wall at a      Y4  drywall suppliers   your city   your state province 45    angle so that the back of the drywall faces the wall   Drywall can also be called wallboard  sheetrock  gypsum Helpful Tip  We have always been proponents of wetting the back of the drywall to help    board or plaster board  So  if you don t have any luck with it bend easier  as opposed to scoring the back with a utility knife  Scoring the back of the    the search terms above  try replacing the word drywall with drywall could potentially weaken the drywall and lead to hairline cracks in your finish        one of its synonyms     5  After letting the moisture soak into the back of drywall a few minutes  gently apply  Using the drywall corner templates on the bottom of the box  first trace the arc of the pressure and begin to create a curve   appropriate type of corners on to the back of your  4  drywall and note the top and    bottom as shown on the template        6  Using the cove pieces as a form  mold each corner into place by slowly working the  For a Smoother Finish  Whether in new construction or in a remodel  if you don t have a reveal  extend the drywall 4    past the end of the    cove   If you are in a remodel  the installation instructions have already accounted for the 4    when you removed the drywall 
6.  or screw How To  video and see the mathematical formula   gun w  3     or greater  deck screws  fasten the bottom ledger    securely to the wall around the entire perimeter of the room     If necessary  and or according to code requirements  fire block    your Universal Cove Kit in between the studs along the perimeter        Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  screw gun w  1     or greater  deck screws   DIYers  install your       90   inside and or outside corners  right angle  to align to your  snap lines and bottom ledgers         Z      A    For drywall instructions  go to page 19          page    90    OUTSIDE CORNER    T  IP  its MAA RE  AE  Dn  UR Y i        ue    90   INSIDE CORNER    NEW CONSTRUCTION EIER uu  BOTTOM REVEAL i T    Framed room with no drywall              If applicable  install your 45  inside corners by using 4 of the   40 cove pieces that have already been modified to be used as  At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down from a cove piece as well as 45  inside corner   the ceiling 11 1   4    plus the thickness of your top reveal  example    below   Measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 11 1   4    plus       the thickness of your bottom reveal  Example  If you want a 1 Y       top reveal and a 3  bottom reveal  you would measure and mark the If you have a 45  outside corner     wall down from the ceiling 12 34   11 4    1 V2   1234   and measure a template on the side panel    of the box has b
7.  perimeter of the room        Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or screw gun w  1     or  greater  deck screws  DlYers   install your 90   inside and or outside corners  right    m    1  At each corner of the room  measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 15 1   4      angle  to align with your snap lines and bottom ledgers     plus the thickness of your top reveal  e g  If you used a single 2x4  then you would  measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 15 1   4      1 V     16 34       The 6 90   corners are reversible to fit both inside and outside    2  Use your chalk line to snap a line at the marks on the ceiling around the entire corners  If you have an inside 90   corner  then the top halves    perimeter of the room  will flare outward like the fletchings of an arrow  If you have    an outside 90   corner  then the top halves will come to a point  like the head of an arrow     3  Using a utility knife wallboard saw  cut along the snap line on your ceiling and remove 10    ifapplicable  install your 45   inside corners by using 4 of the 40 cove pieces that have    the drywall between the snap line and the wall  already been modified to be used as a cove piece as well as 45   inside corner     If you have a 45   outside corner     4 At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down from the ceiling 11 1   4   a template on the side panel    Measure and mark the ceiling out from the wall 11  4  inches plus the thickness of eu
8.  vile wont sem Mie       Trace your 45   outside corner on  your bottom reveal  e g  If you used a single 2x4  then you would measure and mark    the ceiling out from the wall 11  4    1       12 34       to a piece of Y    plywood OSB        cut it out and then install     Usi tapl  d ter  staples brads  PRO S G r  5  Block in between the ceiling  if necessary  to sufficiently attach the cove pieces  U1  SIG SEA eI el MOONE 2 Ia SUNNY ele   greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove piece butted to each side of each corner     either touching the top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner        E Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between the butted cove pieces  6  Using your chalk line  snap a line at the marks on the wall and along the ceiling 12  P P  on each corner no more than 16  O C   around the entire perimeter of the room     Helpful Tip  For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between each corner visit       www archkit com cove spacing to watch our  How To  video and see the mathematical formula     1  Since you will need to fasten the bottom ledger securely to your wall  use a stud  finder to locate your studs        9    MAN yaaa yall For drywall instructions  go to page 19       page   page       page    IN A REMODEL  WITH TOP AND    BOTTOM REVEAL    With existing drywall    At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down for the ceiling 11 Y    plus       the thickness of your top reveal  example below   Measu
9. ARCHWAYS  CEILINGS    MADE EASY       FOR PROS 2  DO 1T YOURSELFERS    www ArchKit com          page    ARCHWAYS    CEILINGS    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 for each of the four different cove styles in formats for both new construction and remodels  You re  simply going to choose your construction setting  and then choose your cove style and use those select pages  We ve  included drywall instructions with a few tips and tricks to help simplify this process  and  as a bonus  we have included   a few creative ideas to use any leftover cove pieces you may have  some installations won t have any extras  and that s  okay  too   We ve got you covered     Measuring Tape Staple Gun w  1     or greater  Staples Brads  PROs  or  Pencil Screw Gun w  1     or greater  deck screws  DlYers   Square Nail Gun w  16D  PROs  or   Simple Calculator Screw Gun w  3     or greater  deck screws  DlYers   Chalk Line 2x4s   Circular Saw Hard Hat  amp  Safety Glasses       Top reveal  bottom reveal and top  amp  bottom reveal in a remodel    You may also need some    3 8    drill bit  Sire ee ing  re SS 1 8  x 3  Steel Mushroom Head Toggle Bolts  and tools depending upon  or any hardware capable of fastening a 2x4 to drywall   your cove style and whether 1 8  x 1  Steel Fender Washers  you ll be installing to new Stud Finder  co
10. E A A  the top halves will come to a point like the head of an arrow  CORNER  gt        If you have a 45   outside corner  a    If applicable  install your 45   inside    corners by using 4 of the 40 cove a a pelis souls  t ens LN box has been provided  Trace your  pleces that have already been 45  outside corner on to a piece of  Y  plywood OSB  cut it out and    then install     modified to be used as a cove  piece as well as 45  inside corner        Block in between the wall studs  if needed  to sufficiently attach the cove pieces in           the next step     Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROs  or Screw Gun w  1   or  greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove piece butted to each side of each corner   either touching the top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner      Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between the butted cove pieces  on each corner no more than 16  O C     Helpful Tip  For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between each corner visit  www archkit com cove spacing to watch our  How To  video and see the mathematical formula            IN A 0 EM 0 D El   F    z 5 8  Line up the sides of your bottom ledger to the snap line on your wall and use a            A   ww nail gun w  16d nails  PROs  or screw gun w  3   or greater  deck screws to fasten    W   TH         p   the bottom ledger securely through the drywall into your studs around the entire    BOTTOM REVEAL    With existing drywall     9   
11. and or according to code requirements  fire block  your Universal Cove Kit in between the studs along  the perimeter      2    For drywall instructions  go to page 19       If you have a 45  outside corner              a template on the side panel   of the box has been provided   Trace your 45  outside corner on  to a piece of Y    plywood OSB   cut it out and then install             page    page    NEW CONSTRUCTION  WITH    TOP REVEAL    Framed room with no drywall       At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down  from the ceiling 11 1   4    plus the thickness of your top reveal  e g   If you used a single 2x4  then you would measure and mark the  wall down from the ceiling 11 14    1  2     12 34      Measure and  mark the ceiling out from the wall 11 1   4      Block in between the wall studs and or ceiling  if necessary  to  sufficiently attach the cove pieces and top ledgers  If building  code requires you to fire block  reference Step 9  In this case   combining steps 2 and 9 can save time     Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line   on the wall and on the ceiling around the entire perimeter of  the room     Line up the sides of your top ledger to the snap line on your  ceiling and  using a nail gun w  16d nails  PROs  or screw gun  w  3   or greater  deck screws  fasten the ledger securely to  the ceiling around the entire perimeter of the room     Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  screw gun w  1   
12. e 1 of the 4 cove styles and then continue to the  the correct page for your installation instructions  correct page for your installation instructions         Ei SE   JI   1   If you ve removed all the    a E EA ATA UA MEA E E E drywall in the room where    A dd you plan to install your  A ON LEON vf ted Read 2 pp Universal Cove Kit  then    AE ASE E E A og i use the New Construction MEAT    3 3k Aa i Fs  72 ER EN EE  E REA   instructions     Lm pee        REVEAL        REVEAL   REVEAL     REVEAL              Gone on to for the Come on to for the Continue on to for the Continue on to for the    installation instructions for new installation instructions for new installation instructions for a installation instructions for a  construction with no reveal  construction with top reveal  remodel with no reveal  remodel with top reveal        SUL  SEHE Lilli  SEHE eL  REVEAL TOP 8  BOTTOM REVEAL       Continue on to for the Continue on to for the Continue on to for the Continue on to for the    installation instructions for new installation instructions for new installation instructions for a installation instructions for a  construction with bottom reveal  construction with top bottom reveal  remodel with bottom reveal  remodel with top and bottom reveal     What if   have extra cove  pieces left over after I   m  done installing     Continue on to page 21 for  a few creative ideas on how  to utilize left over cove pieces        NEW CONSTRUCTION  WITH    NO REVEAL    Framed room 
13. easure and mark the wall down a cove piece as well as 45   inside corner   from the ceiling 11 4     Measure and mark the ceiling out from    the wall 11 1   4    plus the thickness of your bottom reveal  e g  If       you used a single 2x4  then you would measure and mark the    ceiling out from the wall 11 V4     1 2  12 34    If you have a 45  outside corner     a template on the side panel       of the box has been provided   Trace your 45  outside corner  on to a piece of Y    plywood   OSB  cut it out and then install     Block in between the ceiling  if necessary  to sufficiently  attach the cove pieces  If building code requires you to fire       block  reference Step 9  In this case  combining steps 2 and 9    can save time   Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or    Screw Gun w  1     or greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove  piece butted to each side of each corner  either touching the    top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner    Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line     on the wall and on the ceiling around the entire perimeter of  the room     Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between  the butted cove pieces on each corner no more than 16    O C        For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between  Line up the sides of your bottom ledger to the snap line on each corner visit www archkit com co acing to watch our  your wall and  using a nail gun w  16d nails  PROs 
14. een provided   and mark the ceiling out from the wall 14 4   11 4    3    14 Ya         Trace your 45  outside corner  on to a piece of Y    plywood       T     OSB  cut it out and then install   Block in between the ceiling  if needed  to sufficiently attach       the top and bottom ledgers  If building code requires you to fire  block  SIS  Step 9  In this case  combining steps 2 and 9 Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  US  Screw Gun w  1     or greater  deck screws  DIYers  attach a cove  piece butted to each side of each corner  either touching the    top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner      Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line   on the wall and on the ceiling around the entire perimeter of    SSH  Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between    the butted cove pieces on each corner no more than 16  O C     For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between  each corner visit www archkit com cove spacing to watch our    Line up the sides of your top and bottom ledgers to the snap How To  video and see with the mathematical formula     lines on your wall and ceiling  Using a nail gun w  16d nails    PR   s k 1 f h i l  A IS aee etes aste Mul If necessary  and or according to code requirements  fire block your    top and bottom ledgers securely to the wall and ceiling around   m  P J y 3 Universal Cove Kit in between the studs along the perimeter   the entire perimeter of the room  
15. ly through the drywall    and into the joists trusses        Where you do NOT have joist trusses  use 1 8  x 3  Steel Mushroom Head Toggle Bolts with    1 8  x 1  washers to securely fasten your top ledger to your existing drywall ceiling  or any hardware capable of fastening a 2x4 to drywall      Video  For more clarification  visit www archkit com toggle bolts to watch our  How To  video which shows you how to securely    fasten your top ledger to your drywall ceiling using toggle bolts        Since you will need to fasten the bottom ledger securely to your wall  use a stud finder  to locate your studs        10     10     Line up the sides of your bottom ledger to the snap line on your wall and use  a nail gun w  16d nails  PROs  or screw gun w  3     or greater  deck screws to  fasten the bottom ledger securely through the drywall into your studs around  the entire perimeter of the room     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or screw gun w  1      or greater  deck screws  DlYers   install your 90   inside and or outside corners   right angle  to align to your top and bottom ledgers        The 6 90   corners are reversible to fit both inside and outside       90   INSIDE CORNER                   corners  If you have an inside 90   corner  then the top halves  will flare outward like the fletchings of an arrow  If you have  an outside 90   corner  then the top halves will come to a point       like the head of an arrow     If applicable  install yo
16. n get fancy and include a reveal to one side or both          E  L           The Universal Products are the flagship products for each of our  different archway and ceiling kits  They re the most popular sizes  and style  neatly packed and ready to go  But  don t forget that we  can also make archway and ceiling kits to your measurements        e o A m Chances are if you can think it  then we can make it       yw     Our  Picture This   3D computer aided design       pem       n  mmc z l t  service allows you to picture it before you buy it  www Archkit com  page    by ARCHWAYS  CEILINGS    i Shanta foryour interestin our product     If along the way you have any questions  regarding the installation of your Universal  Cove Kit please feel free to contact us     WATCH OUR  HOW TO VIDEO    ONLINE      ae    Archways  amp  Ceilings   Universal Cove Kit   Support ArchKit com     MADEINTHE        855 ARCHPR     wwwArchkKit com       
17. nstruction or in a remodel  No reveal  top reveal and bottom reveal in a remodel    Utility Knife Wallboard Saw    WARNING  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 8 different installation instructions included in this booklet  Choose the one that suits your needs based on your  installation  Is it new construction or a remodel  Which of the 4 different cove styles will you be installing     NEW CONSTRUCTION IN AREMODEL    Now that you have chosen to install your Universal Cove Kit to new Now that you have chosen to install your Universal Cove Kit in a  construction  choose 1 of the 4 cove styles and then continue to remodel  choos
18. or greater  deck screws  DlYers   install your  90   inside and or outside corners  right angle  to align to your  top ledgers and snap lines                    If applicable  install your 45  inside corners by using 4 of the  40 cove pieces that have already been modified to be used as  a cove piece as well as 45  inside corner     Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  Screw Gun w  1   or greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove  piece butted to each side of each corner  either touching the  top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner      Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between  the butted cove pieces on each corner no more than 16  O C     For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between  each corner visit www archkit com co acing to watch our     How To    video and see the mathematical formula     If necessary  and or according to code requirements  fire block    your Universal Cove Kit in between the studs along the perimeter      Pu       If you have a 45  outside corner   a template on the side panel   of the box has been provided   Trace your 45  outside corner on  to a piece of Y    plywood OSB   cut it out and then install                 90    OUTSIDE CORNER    Pu r      Mei no d         BOTTOM REVEAL SS E    Framed room with no drywall       If applicable  install your 45  inside corners by using 4 of the   40 cove pieces that have already been modified to be used as  At each corner of the room  m
19. re and mark the ceiling out wv d   from the wall 11 1   4    plus the thickness of your bottom reveal  Example  If you want a     1 V   top reveal and a 3  bottom reveal  you would measure and mark the wall down      from the ceiling 12 34   11 4      1 V     12 34     and measure and mark the ceiling out   from the wall 14 4     11 4    3     14 Va      0    Using your chalk line  snap a line at the marks on the wall and along the ceiling  around the entire perimeter of the room        Since you ll need to fasten the top ledger securely to your ceiling  use a stud finder   or check in the attic if you have access  to determine if there are joists trusses in the  position and orientation where you ll need to securely fasten the top ledger     More than likely  you ll probably have two parallel walls where you ll NOT  have joists trusses to securely fasten your top ledger  In these cases  use  1 8  x 3  Steel Mushroom Head Toggle Bolts with 1 8  x 1  washers to securely  fasten your top ledger to your drywall ceiling  or any hardware capable of  fastening a 2x4 to drywall      Video  For more clarification  visit www archkit com top reveal to watch our   How To  video which shows you how to effectively locate your joists trusses     Where the joist trusses run perpendicular to your top ledger  line up the sides of your top  ledger to the snap line on your ceiling and use a nail gun w  16d nails  PROs  or screw  gun w  3   or greater  deck screws to fasten the top ledger secure
20. ur 45   inside corners by using 4 of the 40 cove pieces that have  already been modified to be used as a cove piece as well as 45   inside corner        If you have a 45   outside corner   a template on the side panel   of the box has been provided   Trace your 45   outside corner on  to a piece of Y    plywood OSB        cut it out and then install     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or Screw Gun w  1     or  greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove piece butted to each side of each corner   either touching the top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner         Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between the butted cove  pieces on each corner no more than 16  O C     Helpful Tip  For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between each corner   visit www archkit com cove spacing to watch our    How To    video and see the       mathematical formula          v  For drywall instructions  go to page 19    YOU RE NOW READY FOR DRYWALL       DRY WA a NG YQ U o COVE GEI LI NG 3  Using a utility knife  cut your corners to a length so that they span from the corner to    the middle of a cove piece   We recommend using two layers of 4  flexible drywall  Some big box stores stock 1   4    drywall  but in the event that your  local big box store doesn t  search Google using the following search terms       quarter inch drywall   your city   your state province    V4 inch drywall   your city   your state province      Ya  
21. wall ceiling  or any hardware capable of fastening  a 2x4 to drywall      Video  For more clarification  visit www archkit com top reveal and watch our   How To  video which shows you how to effectively locate your joists trusses     10     11     12     Where the joist trusses run perpendicular to your top ledger  line up the sides of your top  ledger to the snap line on your ceiling and use a nail gun w  16d nails  PROs  or screw gun  w  3   or greater  deck screws to fasten the top ledger securely through the drywall and  into the joists trusses        Where you do NOT have joist trusses  use 1 8    x 3    Steel Mushroom Head Toggle Bolts with 1 8     x 1    washers to securely fasten your top ledger to your existing drywall ceiling  or any hardware capable of fastening a 2x4 to drywall      Video  For more clarification  visit www archkit com toggle bolts to watch our    How To    video which shows you how to securely  fasten your top ledger to your drywall ceiling using toggle bolts     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or screw gun w  1      or greater  deck screws  DlYers   install your 90   inside and or outside corners   right angle  to align with your top ledgers and snap lines        The 6 90   corners are reversible to fit both inside and outside corners  i  Pt  UN f  If you have an inside 90   corner  then the top halves will flare outward INC T   M aV AN  like the fletchings of an arrow  If you have an outside 90   corner  then     TIM
22. with no drywall       At each corner of the room  measure and mark the wall down  from the ceiling 11  4    Measure and mark the ceiling out from  the wall 1114        Block in between the wall studs and or ceiling  if necessary   to sufficiently attach the cove pieces  If building code requires  you to fire block  reference Step 8  In this case  combining  steps 2 and 8 can save time            Using your marks as a guide  snap a line  with your chalk line   on the wall and on the ceiling around the entire perimeter of  the room     Using a staple gun w  1   or greater  staples brads  PROS  or a  screw gun w  1   or greater  deck screws  DIYers   install your  90   inside and or outside corners  right angle  to align with  your snap lines        If applicable  install your 45   inside corners by using 4 of the  40 cove pieces that have already been modified to be used as  a cove piece as well as 45    inside corner     Using a staple gun w  1     or greater  staples brads  PROs  or  Screw Gun w  1     or greater  deck screws  DlYers   attach a cove  piece butted to each side of each corner  either touching the  top of an inside corner or the bottom of an outside corner      Measure  mark and then attach all other cove pieces in between  the butted cove pieces on each corner no more than 16  O C       For help spacing your cove pieces evenly between  each corner  visit www archkit com  pacing to watch our     How To    video and see the mathematical formula     If necessary  
    
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