ProfessionalChair Rail Installation

Chair rail adds a classic architectural detail that immediately makes a dining room, hallway, or entryway feel more finished. We set it perfectly level around the full room, cope every inside corner so joints stay tight as the wood moves with the seasons, and leave it caulked and primed for paint.

Also known as: chair rail installation, install chair rail, chair rail molding, chair rail trim, dining room chair rail, wall molding installation, chair railing, chair-rail molding

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What’s included

Snap a level layout line at the correct height for the room
Cut and install chair rail with coped inside corners and mitered outside corners
Fasten into studs at every crossing point
Fill nail holes and caulk the top and bottom edges
Confirm the rail reads level from every vantage point in the room

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How it works

Mark the height and layout

We snap a level chalk line at the chosen height and plan where each length starts and ends to minimize waste and awkward joints.

Cut and install

We cut each piece to fit, cope the inside corners, miter the outside corners, and nail into studs as we go.

Fill and caulk

We set all nails, fill the holes, and caulk the wall junction top and bottom for a perfectly crisp line when painted.

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Problems we fix

Rail that isn't level because the installer followed the floor instead of a level line
Butt joints at inside corners that open up seasonally as the wood moves
Nail holes left unfilled so the paint coat shows every fastener head
Rail that's too high or too low for the proportions of the room

Good to know

Chair Rail Installation — FAQ

What height should chair rail be installed?

Traditional height is 32 to 36 inches from the floor, roughly one-third of the wall height. In rooms with 9 or 10-foot ceilings, going up to 38 inches can look more proportional.

What profile works best for chair rail?

A classic ovolo or ogee profile pairs well with most trim styles. We can show you common options and recommend one that complements your existing door and window casings.

Do you paint the chair rail?

We deliver it primed and caulked, ready for your finish coat. We don't typically paint as part of a trim installation, but one coat of finish paint usually goes quickly on a rail.