WALLS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS 3(1+2)

Lesson 7 : Exterior And Interior Wall Ornamentation

Dado rail & Baseboard

Dado rail: A dado rail, also known as a chair rail, is a type of moulding fixed horizontally to the wall around the perimeter of a room. Traditionally, the height of the dado rail is around 36" or 900 mm, which was a suitable height to protect the wall from the backs of chairs. Dado rails are also sometimes applied to a wall without the full dado treatment. The purpose of the rail in these cases may still be protective, and it is common in environments where walls are subject to a lot of wear and tear, such as shopping centers and hospitals. Typically the bolder designs are most effective as dado rails and chair rails. Use them as a break between contrasting décor. Create striking effects with dark colours or wallpapers below the moulding and lighter tones above

Baseboard: In architecture, baseboard a (also called skirting board, skirting, mopboard, floor molding, as well as base molding) is a (generally wooden) board, covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface (usually plaster or drywall) and the floor. It covers the inevitable uneven edge as flooring meets the wall. As a secondary function, it protects the wall from kicks and abrasion and sometimes prevents furniture from being pushed right against the wall. As a tertiary function, it can serve as a decorative molding.