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Redwood dado rail 25mm x 75mm (finished 20mm x 69mm) is a clean, well-machined moulding used to divide wall heights, add visual structure to a room, and protect plastered surfaces from everyday knocks. Machined from Scandinavian redwood, it accepts paint, stain, and varnish readily.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Scandinavian redwood (Pinus sylvestris) |
| Finish | Planed and moulded |
| Nominal Size | 25mm x 75mm |
| Finished Size | 20mm x 69mm (approx.) |
| Lengths available | 3.9m (13ft) and 4.2m (14ft) |
| Profile | Dado / chair rail moulding |
What it's used for
- Splitting wall height in hallways, dining rooms, and living rooms to create a distinct upper and lower wall zone for different paint colours or wallpaper
- Protecting plasterwork and wallcoverings from chair backs and furniture in dining rooms and kitchens
- Adding a traditional or period detail to staircase walls and landings
- Forming the top rail in tongue-and-groove or MDF panel wainscoting schemes
Fitting and handling
Allow the timber to acclimatise indoors for at least 48 hours before fixing, particularly in rooms with underfloor heating or low ambient humidity, to reduce any movement after installation. Fix with cut nails or a nail gun directly into the wall plugs and masonry behind the plaster, or bond to a dry-lined wall with a grab adhesive alongside pins for immediate support. Prime all faces, including the back face and cut ends, before painting to help the moulding resist moisture and movement over time.
FAQ
What is the standard height to fix a dado rail?
In most UK rooms, dado rails are fixed at between 900mm and 1000mm from the finished floor level, which corresponds roughly to the height of a chair back. In rooms with higher ceilings, fixing slightly higher at around 1100mm can look more proportionate.
Can I use redwood dado rail in a bathroom or kitchen?
Redwood is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms provided it is properly primed and painted with a moisture-resistant finish on all surfaces, including the back and cut ends. It is not recommended in areas of direct or prolonged water contact without additional sealing.
What is the difference between nominal and finished size?
Nominal size refers to the sawn dimension before machining. Once planed and moulded, the finished size is smaller. This 25mm x 75mm nominal dado rail measures approximately 20mm x 69mm once finished, which is the actual size you will be working with on site.
Nottage Timber Merchants supply this redwood dado rail direct from our Bridgend yard, with delivery available across South Wales. Browse our full range of pine mouldings for matching skirting boards, architraves, and panel mouldings to complete your project.
Description
Redwood dado rail 25mm x 75mm (finished 20mm x 69mm) is a clean, well-machined moulding used to divide wall heights, add visual structure to a room, and protect plastered surfaces from everyday knocks. Machined from Scandinavian redwood, it accepts paint, stain, and varnish readily.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Scandinavian redwood (Pinus sylvestris) |
| Finish | Planed and moulded |
| Nominal Size | 25mm x 75mm |
| Finished Size | 20mm x 69mm (approx.) |
| Lengths available | 3.9m (13ft) and 4.2m (14ft) |
| Profile | Dado / chair rail moulding |
What it's used for
- Splitting wall height in hallways, dining rooms, and living rooms to create a distinct upper and lower wall zone for different paint colours or wallpaper
- Protecting plasterwork and wallcoverings from chair backs and furniture in dining rooms and kitchens
- Adding a traditional or period detail to staircase walls and landings
- Forming the top rail in tongue-and-groove or MDF panel wainscoting schemes
Fitting and handling
Allow the timber to acclimatise indoors for at least 48 hours before fixing, particularly in rooms with underfloor heating or low ambient humidity, to reduce any movement after installation. Fix with cut nails or a nail gun directly into the wall plugs and masonry behind the plaster, or bond to a dry-lined wall with a grab adhesive alongside pins for immediate support. Prime all faces, including the back face and cut ends, before painting to help the moulding resist moisture and movement over time.
FAQ
What is the standard height to fix a dado rail?
In most UK rooms, dado rails are fixed at between 900mm and 1000mm from the finished floor level, which corresponds roughly to the height of a chair back. In rooms with higher ceilings, fixing slightly higher at around 1100mm can look more proportionate.
Can I use redwood dado rail in a bathroom or kitchen?
Redwood is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms provided it is properly primed and painted with a moisture-resistant finish on all surfaces, including the back and cut ends. It is not recommended in areas of direct or prolonged water contact without additional sealing.
What is the difference between nominal and finished size?
Nominal size refers to the sawn dimension before machining. Once planed and moulded, the finished size is smaller. This 25mm x 75mm nominal dado rail measures approximately 20mm x 69mm once finished, which is the actual size you will be working with on site.
Nottage Timber Merchants supply this redwood dado rail direct from our Bridgend yard, with delivery available across South Wales. Browse our full range of pine mouldings for matching skirting boards, architraves, and panel mouldings to complete your project.
