Dado Rail

Dado rails are the perfect moulding for seperating colours, textures or finishes, creating balanced proportions on walls. The standard choice for British residential properties. Constructed from a 100% softwood fibre & resin composite, our MDF formulation offers moisture-resistant performance. Choose from our best-selling 324 Dado with smooth curves and deep grooves. Or add subtle design detail with our classic bullnose moulding.

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What Are Dado Rails?

Dado rails were originally created to protect wall finishes from chairs (chairs would lean against walls, causing damage from the backrest), today they are mostly used for aesthetic purposes, but our dado rails offer the best of both worlds with their dense construction. Dado rails can be installed in every room, from hallways to living rooms, bedrooms and even up the stairs.

For complete wall panelling with dado rails, we created wall panelling kits. Everything you need for a stylish accent wall in one package including dado rails.

Choosing The Height Of Your Dado Rail

Use our handy dado rail height calculator to find out the optimal height range and ideal height for installing your dado rails

Paint Finishes

By standard we offer primed, undercoated and matt grey finishes on all dado rails. Primed finishes will require another layer of undercoating, undercoated finishes will be ready for your final coat and matt grey finishes offer a ready to fit lengths on arrival.

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Dado rail
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  • Creates distinct design zones with architectural presence
  • Traditional placement at chair rail height (90-100cm)
  • Enables dual colour schemes for visual interest
  • Adds period character to contemporary spaces