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Setting: three dado rail profiles, in pale wood, dark wood and cream paint

Dado Rails & Friezes

Customisable Dado Rail

A carved base design you can customise by wood species, finish and length.

Wood species
Finish
Desired dimensions

The workshop will confirm feasibility in its reply.

Estimatefrom€169.00per linear metre

Choose species, finish and dimensions; the workshop replies within 48 working hours.

For a large-quantity order, get in touch with the workshop.

Read: wooden dado rail · decorative wood mouldings

The piece in detail

Dado Rails & Friezes

A piece shaped with care,
from log to finish.

Historically used to structure reception rooms or protect walls, dado rails and friezes now bring unique relief and three-dimensional depth to contemporary and classic interiors alike.

Dado rails and friezes structure the wall, emphasise a ceiling height and give rhythm to a run of rooms. Sold by the linear metre, they join with mitre cuts to run unbroken around the whole room.

  1. I

    The profile

    The profile is designed in 3D from the classical repertoire (spirals, Greek keys, egg-and-dart), or drawn to match an existing moulding.

  2. II

    Carving by the metre

    Lengths are carved so that the motif carries on from one length to the next.

  3. III

    The finish

    Raw for painting on site, or a workshop finish (wax, stain, gilding) depending on the effect you want.

  4. IV

    The setting-out

    On request, the workshop provides a setting-out plan of lengths and angles to make fitting easier for your joiner.

Available wood species

4 species

Poplar

Included

Fine, pale grain

A soft, even-grained wood, ideal for fine carving and pieces meant to be painted or gilded. Light and stable, it is the workshop's reference species.

Oak

+15%

Bold, golden figure

The quintessential noble French wood. Hard, durable, with its recognisable figure, it lends prestige and patina to reception-room panelling.

Walnut

+25%

Pale to dark brown

The most prestigious of our woods: from pale to dark brown, grain most often straight, silky patina. Reserved for exceptional pieces and varnished or waxed finishes.

Black locust

+20%

Dense, coarse grain

Very dense and naturally rot-proof. Reserved for exposed pieces or projects demanding exceptional longevity.

Workshop finishes

RawIncluded
Sanded wood with no finish. A natural look, ready to take a finish of your choice or to keep its original character.
Varnish+8%
A clear protective film that preserves the natural look of the wood. Available in a matt, satin or gloss finish.
Wood stain+10%
A transparent finish that protects the wood while keeping its grain visible. Available in several shades.
Wax+12%
A wax finish with a soft feel and a warm appearance. It brings out the wood while giving it light protection.
Paint+15%
Finished in the colour of your choice. An even appearance and stronger protection.
Gold leaf+45%
Gold or copper leaf, applied by hand using traditional techniques.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length and finish of your choice
Sold
per linear metre
Indicative lead time
3 to 5 weeks
Made in
Cornebarrieu workshop (31)
Finish
From raw to gold leaf
Manufacturer
AC Boiseries, Florian Camciuc (EI), 5 bis chemin de l'Autan, 31700 Cornebarrieu, France. contact@acboiseries.com

Care

Once fitted, dado rails are dusted with a feather duster or a dry cloth. Inner corners are cleaned with a soft brush.

On a painted finish, a local touch-up with a brush is enough after a knock; the workshop can give you the reference of the products used.

The workshop's commitments

  • Made in France, Cornebarrieu workshop (31)
  • Solid French timber, hand finishing
  • Species and finish confirmed at the quote stage
  • Batch number on every package, for traceability
  • Tracked shipping

A question about this piece, a particular species, a deadline? The workshop replies within 48 working hours.