How to Set Up Chair Rails

A chair rail can be used to protect the back of your chair. You do not need to hire a professional service to install one. You can do it on your own if you follow these simple steps.

First, you want to choose a molding that you will like to use for your chair rail. The molding could be wide or narrow; it depends on how you want to style your room. Whatever you choose should look nice in the center of the wall.

The next step is to measure the height of your chair rail. To measure the height of it, you can put some masking tape on the space where you will want it to be in order to get a better picture of the size. Most are between 30 and 36 inches high, yet it could be higher if that is your style.

In order to determine the height of your rail you should figure out the height of your chair. You can compare the height of each chair to the other furnishings in the room. This will give you a good sense of how high they should be.

If there are corners in the room, you will need to use a measuring device that can measure angles to determine the size of your rail. After you measure the angles, cut each side of it on the chair to half of the angle measurement that you got.

It is important to measure the length of the rail in a very precise way. First measure the inner corners and then measure where it will be placed. Keep in mind that curves and designs might impact the measurement.

After you have the proper measurements, you can choose a color to paint it. It is recommended to paint the molding before it is placed on the wall. Be careful while you are painting and make sure it is completely dry before it is put in its spot.

The place that it will be put should be painted or paneled. This should also be done before it is put in its place. It is recommended to paint the back a different color. You can choose to paint the background of the chair rail a darker color or lighter color, it is up to you.

These are the steps to setting one up. It is very simple to do as long as you have the right tools. Enjoy your chair rail.

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