Dado Rails, Chair Rail & Panel Mouldings
We have two collections of Dado Rails, Chair Rail & Panel Mouldings, Axxent (Standard) and Luxxus (Premium), benefits of each are detailed below. Click the image to view the appropriate collection.
Our Axxent Collection is the Number 1 choice for the DIY enthusiast. Each product is lightweight and easy to install, and can typically be fitted in half the time of fibrous cement alternatives. Our Axxent dado rail is made from a lightweight and durable material which already has a primer coat applied. Unlike traditional alternatives your paint will not be absorbed into the mouldings requiring several coats to be applied. You do not need the skills of a tradesman as the materials can easily be installed by one person. Typically the dado rails can be installed on one day, and finished the next. Uneven walls are usually no problem as our adhesive can also double as filler and hide any minor defects to the wall or ceiling. The Axxent Collection panel mouldings are ideal for 90% of applications where standard ceiling heights and straight lengths are required. Most items in this collection are in stock and available for delivery within 48 hours. View Axxent Standard Wall Dado, Chair Rail and Panel Mouldings |
Our Luxxus Collection offers a vast range of designs and options for the discerning home owner, and is often the preferred choice of the Hotel & Restaurant trades. The polyurethane panel mouldings and dado rails are produced in state of the art moulds which give incredible definition and detailing. Each product is primed and ready for one final finishing coat of paint. Unlike traditional alternatives your paint will not be absorbed into the mouldings requiring several coats to be applied. Our Luxxus Premium Collection wall dado is available in deep profiles which are particularly useful in rooms with high ceilings. All Luxxus Collection wall dado and panel mouldings are also available in a flexible material, which can be used to decorate circular towers, traditional bay windows or even arched doorways. Choose the Luxxus Collection when looking to achieve the ultimate traditional style. The majority of lines are in stock, but please allow up to 7 working days for flexi dado and panel mouldings. |
Advantages of Orac Decor Dado and Panel Mouldings
Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings are installed in many exclusive worldwide developments. Examples include The Savoy, Hilton and Intercontinental. 60% of
European continental builders now specify products which Orac Decor manufacturers and are increasingly being used in the UK.
Ready for immediate use: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings are available from stock for next day delivery. Plaster dado and panel mouldings
need to dry before installing; this can take up to two weeks. Wood dado and panel mouldings need to be primed and undercoated. The glues used with Orac Decor
cure quickly whereas plaster installation takes time to dry before finishing can commence.
Clean: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings only requires glue, perfect for refurbishment and new build projects. Plaster dado and panel mouldings
are dirty to install, creating considerable amounts of water and dust. Wood dado and panel mouldings normally require nailing, filling the head dent and smoothing
off. Refurbishments using plaster dado and panel mouldings can problematic and damage the existing infrastructure.
Easy to install dado and panel mouldings: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings due to their lightweight only require glue to
install. There is no need to pin as with plaster or wood dado and panel mouldings. Plaster dado and panel mouldings normally requires two people due to its weight,
whereas installation of Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings can be installed by just one person. Due to its lightweight Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings can be
installed on to any type of surface, including partitions and board.
Time saving: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings can be installed much faster and easier, whereas installing plaster dado and panel mouldings is
a heavy and difficult job which takes time and additional skills.
Fast finishing: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings are pre-primed ready for the top coat of paint. Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings have a
smooth surface which does not absorb paint, so only the final coat is required. Plaster dado and panel mouldings do not come primed and requires sealing. Plaster
dado and panel mouldings are difficult to paint as it does not have a smooth surface. Importantly plaster dado and panel mouldings absorbs paint and up to three
coats are required. Wood dado and panel mouldings need to be knotted, primed and undercoated first.
Detailed design features: Traditional plaster dado and panel moulds tend to produce rounded detail. The steel moulds used for Orac Decor dado and
panel mouldings are very detailed and precise. The repeated use of plaster dado and panel moulds rounds the detail whereas with Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings
the detailing is consistent. Wood dado and panel mouldings are limited in the designs that can be achieved.
Strong & shock resistant: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings are tough, hard and difficult to break. Plaster dado and panel mouldings are
easily broken and shattered. These issues are extremely relevant in both delivery and installation.
Developing cracks: Orac Decor 'Extra Fix' fuses the dado and panel moulding joints to produce strong joints. Plaster and wood dado and panel
moulding joints move through drying and aging resulting in cracks in the dado and panel moulding lengths and joints.
Suitable in humid environments: Orac Decor dado and panel mouldings are impervious to moisture. Plaster and wood dado and panel mouldings can
take in moisture and so is less suitable for humid and exterior environments.
'Flexi' Coving for curved walls: Orac Decor 'Flexi' dado and panel mouldings are a standard product, using the same moulds as the rigid range,
but with a rubberised material. Orac Decor Rigid and Flexible dado and panel mouldings can be used together providing an excellent solution to rooms with a
curved bay. Plaster and wood dado and panel mouldings require an onsite expert for installation of dado and panel mouldings on curved walls.
Cabling: The void behind some of the dado and panel moulding designs can hide unsightly cabling.
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