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How to make a curved architrave template

Step by step guide on making curved architrave template.

 

Creating curved architrave template

Step by step instructions for creating curved architrave template

1 Prepare Arch

Remove any extra plaster material so that template can sit closer against the curved edge.

2a Mark where the curve starts

Establish where the curve starts on both sides of the reveal. Mark with a pencil on the opening.

2b Do another mark 100mm below

Do another mark 100mm below on both sides.

3 Fix a nail

Fix a nail in at this point with a portion of the nail exposed to support the template material.

4 Measure the size of template material required

Measure the size of the template material required allowing excess material outside the arch area

5 Locate a piece of semi rigid material

Locate a piece of a semi-rigid material such as thin plywood or MDF, 3-9 mm thickness is suitable.

6 Cut the template material

Cut the template material to the required size.

7 Tape the template

Place the template on top of the two nails and tape into position.

8 Secure the template with extra fixings

You may have to secure the template in place with extra fixings.

9 Trace the curved edge

Trace around the curved edge on the inside face of the template with a sharp pencil.

10 Remove the template

Pull out the fixings and the tape and remove the template.

11 Label the template

Label the template including the location of the window arch and what face the line is drawn on. This demonstration represents the back face of the architrave.

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