chair rail

noun

1. a molding on an interior wall for preventing the backs of chairs from rubbing against plaster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chair rail¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

“I used peel-and-stick wallpaper, Tempaper & Co. paintable wallpaper and a faux flexible chair rail to transform this space. The floors are black-and-white checkered peel-and-stick vinyl. I wanted it to feel over the top.”

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A skimpy stained chair rail can look unsubstantial and dated.

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“It gives the effect of a faux chair rail.”

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There is a hallway off the kitchen that has navy blue under chair rail and khaki above the chair rail.

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Consider painting different wall colors above and below the chair rail.

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