Dado Rails

Dado rails are an important feature in the interior design of your period house and are usually used at a height of around 1m. The original purpose of dado rails was to prevent the back of chairs from damaging wall coverings hence their height at around the height of the top of a chair back.
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Choosing your dado rail

A dado should be chosen to complement all of your other mouldings both in terms of size and type of design. A dado that is too large may provide difficulties in taking items up and down your stairs and through your hallway due to a restricted access width. Therefore the dado chosen must be in proportion to your house and width of thoroughfares.

Dado rails are fixed in place with wood adhesive and screws and are available in softwood (redwood) and a choice of hardwoods. They are most commonly painted in eggshell or gloss paint to match the rest of your wooden mouldings but can be left unpainted and waxed or varnished.

Important Delivery Information for Long-Length Wood Products

Before placing your order for wooden mouldings over 2 meters in length, please review the following delivery details carefully:

Delivery Service:

  • Orders containing wooden mouldings over 2 meters will be delivered exclusively via DX courier, as they can handle lengths up to 5.7 meters.
  • Delivery Timing: While 90% of orders arrive the day after dispatch, DX does not guarantee punctual deliveries. Please plan accordingly.

Access and Acceptance:

  • If your delivery location has restricted access, notify us at the time of ordering to avoid complications.
  • Ensure that no labour is scheduled until the goods have arrived safely and been thoroughly checked.

Dispatch and Timelines:

  • Orders are typically dispatched within 1-12 working days from the order date, with most dispatches occurring within approximately 2 working days.
  • If stock is insufficient and manufacturing is required, dispatch may take up to 12 working days. You will receive an email notification on the day of dispatch.
  • Please note, orders cannot ‘queue jump’ or be expedited beyond the indicated timescale.

Delivery Duration:

  • Non-guaranteed deliveries can take up to 3 working days after dispatch to arrive.
  • Tracking information and delivery time slots are not available for these shipments.

Failed Deliveries:

  • If delivery cannot be completed due to restricted access or unavailability to accept the shipment, a redelivery cost will be charged. This fee must be paid before arranging a second delivery.

Final Recommendation:

If the delivery terms outlined above do not align with your requirements, we kindly suggest refraining from ordering these products from us.