Chair Rails & Backers Molding Profile Knives

• Typically, a narrow, horizontal profile with a gently curved or beveled face.
• Features various designs, from simple flat profiles to more decorative, curved, or beaded options.
• Can range in height, usually installed 32 to 36 inches above the floor, depending on ceiling height and style preference.

• Chair Rail: Protects walls from chair backs and other furniture, preventing scuffs and dents in high-traffic areas like dining rooms.
• Backers: Enhances the visual impact of the chair rail, making the Molding look more detailed and decorative.
• Both add architectural interest to a room by breaking up large wall spaces and creating a natural horizontal division, often between different wall treatments or paint colors.

Dining Rooms: Often used to prevent chair backs from damaging walls and to add a formal, elegant appearance.

Hallways and Foyers: Commonly applied in hallways or foyers to add visual interest and protect walls in areas with heavy foot traffic.

Living Rooms: Installed to separate wainscoting or paneling on the lower wall from paint or wallpaper on the upper portion of the wall.

Stairways: Used along stairway walls to create a continuous line that follows the angle of the stairs, adding a decorative touch.

Office Spaces: Provides a traditional and professional look, often paired with wainscoting or paneled walls for a more sophisticated finish.