ProfessionalArchway Drywall Repair

An open archway between two rooms takes a different kind of abuse than a flat wall — bags, furniture corners, and shoulders brush past the curve constantly, and the rounded corner bead underneath is thinner than a standard straight one. When it cracks, dents, or separates from the curve, a flat patch won't follow the shape. We repair it to match the actual curve of the opening, not just the wall around it.

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Assessment of whether the curved corner bead itself is cracked, bent, or separated from the drywall
Removal of damaged flexible corner bead along the curve, where needed
New flexible corner bead set to match the exact radius of the arch
Compound built up in thin coats along the curve, which takes more passes than a straight corner
Sanding to keep the curve smooth and even, not flat-sided
Texture and paint match carried around the full opening

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How it works

Check the curve, not just the damage

We look at whether the visible chip or crack is just surface damage or whether the flexible corner bead underneath the curve has cracked or pulled away.

Repair or replace the corner bead

Damaged bead is cut out and a new piece bent to match the arch's radius is set in its place, since a straight corner bead won't sit right on a curve.

Build and blend the curve

Compound is applied in more, thinner passes than a flat wall needs to keep the curve smooth, then sanded, textured, and painted to match the rest of the opening.

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Problems we fix

A chip or gouge at the point of an archway where foot traffic brushes past
Cracking along the curve where the corner bead has separated from the drywall
A dent or crack at the base of an arch from furniture moved through the opening
An old repair on the curve that looks flat or uneven instead of following the arch
Cracking where the curved opening meets the straight wall on either side

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Archway Drywall Repair — FAQ

Why is an archway repair different from a regular corner repair?

A rounded opening uses flexible corner bead bent to the curve instead of a rigid straight strip. If that curved piece is damaged, a standard flat patch won't follow the shape, so the repair has to match the arch's actual radius.

Can you match the curve so it doesn't look flattened?

Yes, that's the main challenge with this repair. Compound is built up in more, thinner layers along the curve than a flat wall needs, so the finished shape stays smooth and round instead of looking pieced-together.

My archway keeps cracking in the same spot — why?

That's usually the transition point where the curve meets the straight wall, which flexes more than the rest of the opening. If it keeps recracking after a proper repair, the corner bead itself may need to be replaced rather than remudded again.

Do you work on rounded openings in older homes, not just newer builds?

Yes. Arched openings show up in homes of many ages and styles, and the approach is the same — match the existing curve and corner bead type rather than assuming every arch is built the same way.

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