How Do You Fix A Picture Rail?
Chair rail molding is not only functional, it’s an attractive feature for a wall. Hanging pictures with attractive picture hooks is easier than nailing hooks directly into the wall. Pictures can be rearranged or removed by simply lifting the picture off the rail hook. Adding more pictures is just as easy: Slide the hooks from side to side until you find the proper distance between the pictures. A picture rail also eliminates the need to patch nail holes. Step 1 Measure the perimeter of the wall and purchase railing according to that measurement. Buy a few feet of extra railing in anticipation of cutting errors. Step 2 Measure and mark the entire wall 12 to 18 inches below the ceiling. The distance for the railing height will depend on personal preference. Step 3 Use a stud finder to mark the studs on the wall. Studs are spaced 16 inches apart, from center to center. Step 4 Cut the first length of molding for the wall. Use a miter box and a hand saw to cut a 45-degree angle for the corn
