Dado Picture Rails
Dado picture rails are a timeless way to add both style and function to your interior walls. Common in period properties and traditional-style homes, dado picture rails are wall mounted mouldings that serve different purposes depending on placement. A dado rail sits lower on the wall and is designed to protect surfaces from furniture scuffs and chair backs. A picture rail, usually fitted higher, allows you to hang artwork cleanly and securely without drilling into the wall.
Whether you're restoring a classic interior or adding charm to a modern space, our collection of dado picture rail mouldings comes in a variety of sizes and wood finishes. Add a sophisticated detail that completes your room – with the practicality and heritage appeal that only dado picture rails can offer.
Whether you're restoring a period house or adding vintage features to a modern space, these picture rail profiles are a beautifully understated finishing touch:
• Four profiles inspired by period design from Georgian, through Victorian and Edwardian to Modern.
• Pair with our picture rail hooks, chandelier chain and Perlon suspenders for a flexible picture hanging system.
Dado rails are decorative mouldings fitted horizontally along interior walls, offering both style and protection. They break up wall space to create a classic visual effect while helping to prevent scuffs and marks from furniture. Our picture and dado rails are crafted from premium Grade AA Radiata Pine – a high-quality, durable softwood with a smooth grain ideal for painting and finishing.
Picture rails, typically installed nearer to the ceiling, were originally used to hang artwork without damaging walls. Today, they’re equally valued for their elegant, traditional charm. With picture rails, you can easily display and rearrange artwork using hooks and cords — no nails required. All of our dado and picture rails are supplied with two coats of primer, ready for your chosen topcoat.
