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Wooden dado rail can be ornate and there are different and specific styles to suit architectural periods. Such as Vicorian or Regency dado rails. Choices of Dado Rails

Modern dado rail are often square or simple. But period dado rails could be Ogee dado rail, Georgian, Edwardian or Victorian dado rails. We also offer solutionsn in Tulipwood, plus torus dado rail, dado with ovolo moul, rebated dado rail and rebated with bullnose. So, before you start planning the height of your rail, you’ll need to measure the length of your wall from floor to ceiling. Once you’ve done that, the best height for your dado rail is to place it a third of this length up the wall from the floor. An easy way for you to calculate this is to simply divide the measurement you took of the entire wall from floor to ceiling by three, and you have your answer.When purchasing either of these as dado panels, the top and bottom of the design will usually feature an area with a small repeat pattern. This enables the paper to be trimmed down to the correct height to fit between the skirting and the dado without interrupting the main pattern.

A dado rail, also known as a chair rail, is a type of moulding that is installed along the lower part of a wall. It is typically placed between 1/3 and 2/3 of the way up the wall and can be used to create a visual break between different sections of the wall. The ogee dado rail is a more decorative and ornate option, featuring a curved or "S" shaped profile. It is often used in more formal or traditional settings. Contemporary Dado Rail Dado rail colour schemes will vary from house to house however usually dado is painted the same colour as all of the interior woodwork which is usually either white or a few shades darker than the walls. Using dado with wall panelling or Wainscot It’s often said that in Gregorian design, dado rails were installed to protect walls and expensive wall hangings from furniture bumping against and damaging them. They were placed at the height where the top of the chair would collide with the wall. This is why you’ll also hear them referred to as ‘chair rails.’We can help you source; extra wide dado rail, astragal dado rail and any made to measure dado rail. Replica or copy mouldings are our speciality so if you need to match a dado rail profile, try our made to match service. Ideal for restoration projects, historical buildings or just making dado to a design. Bespoke dado can be created if you require only a small amount to match existing dado. This is by no means a beginners diy job and you’ll need specialist tools such as a router to undertake this task. However it will definitely be a rewarding job if you are successful in creating your own bespoke dado profile. In this guide, we will explore the different types of dado rails available, and explain why they are the perfect way to bring character and charm to your home or building. What is a Dado Rail?