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Do you have a bland wall in your home crying out for some attention? Love the classic look of chair rail, wainscoting, or picture frame molding… but aren’t keen on the price of professional installation? Let’s add some instant character into your space with a DIY solution using pre-formed frames! Click for this beginner-friendly tutorial.

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Historically, chair rails were installed in homes to protect walls from the backs of moving chairs in small dining rooms. Because of this, you'll notice chair rails in older homes are almost always installed at around 30 inches from the floor, the height of a chair.

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Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial for a nursery makeover. In this guide, I'll take you through the process of painting, adding wallpaper, and creating a chair rail picture frame molding.

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Watch this video to find out how to install chair rail molding in your home, including the proper height and how to cut joints and return profiles.

a living room filled with furniture and pictures on the wall next to a doorway that says, you're not going to want to hear this, but

Lauren Syrowik on Instagram: "You want to argue with me? The truth is, there is no standard dimension. That said, historically speaking, the chair rail, or wainscot cap started much lower. Why? It was based off of the human form, and had NOTHING to do with chairs. Chairs were rare and expensive. Ever wonder why you go into old homes (pre-industrial revolution), and they just feel… good? It’s because the proportions were meant to compliment the human form! The overall purpose of millwork…

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a box moulding in the corner of a room with white walls and wood floors

Michelle Phillips on Instagram: "Let’s install some Box Trim and Chair Rail! You know my love for @wearewoodgrain and all of their molding options. #gifted So many styles to choose from and you can find them at your local Home Depot! Stay tuned for paint, I cannot wait! #wearewoodgrain"

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