What Is the Height of a Chair Rail?
A chair rail generally is a length of molding attached to the wall. The height of a chair rail can typically range from 32 inches to 40 inches from the floor. The original purpose of a chair rail was to protect the plaster walls from scrapes and dings made by chairs set against them. Naturally, the molding then was placed to meet the height of the chairs in the home. Where you place your chair rail may be more dependent on aesthetics rather than protection.
