Ornate Interior Finishes Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get started with Ornate Interior Finishes?
Begin by gathering vanilla stone materials like sandstone, diorite, prismarine, or nether bricks—these are the base materials for crafting arches and decorative blocks. Once you have materials, you can craft arch blocks at a crafting table; check your recipe book for the specific arch types available in your stone variant.
What's the difference between the different arch span sizes?
The mod provides arches in 1x, 2x, and 3x span widths, allowing you to match the width of your doorways and corridors. Larger spans (2x and 3x) create grander openings and vaulted ceilings, while 1x arches work for tighter spaces and smaller decorative details.
Can I make arches from any stone block?
The mod includes arch variants for vanilla stone types like Purpur, Prismarine, Nether Bricks, Sandstone, and Diorite. Not every stone in the game has arch variants, so check the recipe book to see which materials support arches in your version.
How do pillar capitals work and when should I use them?
Pillar capitals are decorative blocks that sit on top of vertical columns to give them a finished, architectural appearance. Place them at the top of your stone pillars or columns to add polish and prevent them from looking plain or unfinished.
What is Limestone and how do I use it?
Limestone is a fresh masonry material added by the mod that works as both a building block and a complement to arches and capitals. You can use it for walls, floors, and structural elements, or combine it with glazed terracotta for decorative patterns.
Does this mod work with Create mod materials?
Yes—the mod is designed to pair with Create mod materials, so you can build factory halls and industrial structures that match your decorative masonry. This lets you blend functional machinery with ornate architectural details.
Can I use these blocks in survival mode?
Yes, all arches, capitals, limestone, and glazed terracotta patterns are craftable in survival mode. Gather the required materials and craft them at a crafting table like any other block.
What's the best way to combine limestone and glazed terracotta?
Use limestone as your primary flooring or wall base, then accent it with glazed terracotta patterns for visual interest and color variation. The mod's new glazed terracotta patterns are designed to complement limestone's neutral tone.
Do arches need support underneath while building?
Arches are solid blocks, so they follow normal Minecraft physics—you'll need to build scaffolding or temporary support blocks underneath while constructing, then remove them once the arch is complete, just like with any other building project.
Will this mod cause performance issues?
The mod adds decorative and structural blocks without complex mechanics, so it should have minimal performance impact. If you experience lag, it's more likely due to the number of blocks in your world rather than the mod itself.