Picture and dado rails

Picture rails and dado rails serve both functional and decorative roles in interiors. Builders commonly install them to define wall sections, protect plaster from furniture knocks, and provide mounting points for hanging items without damaging walls. While once essential in period properties, these timber mouldings are now often specified for heritage-style finishes in residential refurbishments and commercial interiors. Contemporary applications include aligning with panelling, matching chair rail moulding, or incorporating into bespoke joinery.

You’ll find a range of profiles, materials, and dimensions suitable for timber frame projects, wall panelling schemes, or drylining upgrades. Picture rail systems are also used to discreetly support artwork in galleries and high-end interiors. Dado rails, also known as chair rails, are still used to reduce wall damage in high-traffic areas, especially in hospitality or healthcare settings.

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