Chair Rail

Now that the entryway case moulding is in place I can do the chair rail.

The bottom of the chair rail will be exactly 32" above the floor. I used a laser level to find this.

I then used a stud finder to locate where all the wall studs existed behind the drywall. As I found a stud I marked the wall with a pencil.

I placed the chair moulding against the wall and transferred te stud marks to the chair rail so I knew where I would be nailing.

When the chair rail boards meet in the corners of the room, the boards need to be cut at 45 degree angles.

Using the laser level, I nailed the chair rail to the wall.

Next comes the caulk. I caulk all the seams, nail holes, and put a bead down the edge.

Using my rubber tipped caulk tool, I smooth out the caulk.

Now the moulding is finished.

Next time I will do a coat of paint on all the trim.