Chair rail

Chair rail

A moulding installed on a wall at a height that will protect the wall from damage due to the backs of chairs coming in contact with it. In modern times, used more for decoration than function.

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chair rail

Building materials; Lumber

A molding installed on a wall at a height that will protect the wall from damage due to the backs of chairs coming in contact with it. In modern times, used more for decoration ...

chair rail

Construction; Carpentry

Interior molding strip installed along an interior wall to prevent chairs from scraping the wall finish.

chair rail

Construction; Home remodeling

Wooden molding on a wall around a room at the level of a chair back.

chair rail

Construction; General

Interior trim material installed about 3 to 4 feet up the wall, horizontally.

chair rail

Design; Interior design

A molding that normally falls at a height of three to four feet and bands an entire room. Originally incorporated for wall protection, chair rails are now used primarily for ...

chair-rail molding

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A wooden molding placed along the lower part of the wall to prevent chairs, when pushed back, from damaging the wall. Also used as decoration.

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