dado rail

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chair rail

A horizontal strip usually of wood, affixed to a plaster wall at a height which prevents the backs of chairs from damaging the wall surface.

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STOCKIST DETAILS Dado rail and materials for staircase from Rowan Timber, Airdrie.

Hall things bright and beautiful; It's easy to create an entrance that will leave a lasting impression with the help of a little colour

It has a double glazed bay window out to the front, a decorative dado rail and a gas fire with feature surround.

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EVERY PICTURE ...: black and white photographs displayed in a range of different frames all within a dado rail surround

HOUSE: Picture perfect displays

This lovely area features a mahogany and ornate, cast iron staircase, dado rail, chequered, tiled floor, and deep moulded ceiling cornice with central ceiling rose.

Residential Property: Grade II listed Regency elegance

A dado rail is normally fixed three feet up from the floor, while a picture rail is usually six and a half feet high, or level with the top of the door surround

OUR GUY GARY; The bigger the job, the bigger the challenge for expert Gary McIntyre

IF you don't want stripes all the way up, add a dado rail and paint stripes below, keeping the area above plain.

How to.. Paint Stripes

The part panelled and glazed front door opens on to the hall, which boasts heating radiator, dado rail and corniced ceiling.

Renovations will impress; Hot Property

Put shelves above radiators - they look even better if they are a continuation of a dado rail.

10 tips to save some space

Other ground floor accommodation includes an entrance porch and large hallway with a dado rail and coving to ceiling, a WC and a useful, fitted utility room.

Versatile home in popular area

There's a study which measures a generous 19ft by 15ft and has a brick fireplace with coal effect gas fire and dado rail.

Stylish and substantial; Hot Property

In the right room, a picture rail or a dado rail can add a touch of elegance.

Interiors: Revive that worn-out room; Would you like to change the character of a room in your home? Jo Ind suggests ten ideas that will make a big difference

On the first floor, bedroom one (14' x 10'1") has a radiator, dado rail, built-in wardrobes over stairs and fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.