Picture rail fitting in Exeter
Professional picture rail fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£15-25/m
Typical Duration
Per metre
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional picture rail fitting - decorative moulding installed level around your rooms with clean mitre joints at corners. Period feature that's also practical.
Period Character, Practical Function
Picture rails add character to rooms - and they're genuinely useful for hanging art without drilling holes in your walls. A period feature that earns its keep.
🖼️ Form and function. Looks traditional, works practically. Change pictures without touching the walls.
What Good Fitting Achieves
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Poor Installation |
|---|---|
| Level all round | Follows uneven ceiling |
| Clean mitre joints | Open gaps at corners |
| Solid fixing | Pulls away from wall |
| Ready for painting | Needs more work |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Mark | Level line around room |
| Mitre | Corners cut to fit |
| Fix | Rail secured to wall |
| Fill | Joints and gaps filled |
| Ready | For painting in 24 hrs |
📦 Profile Options
- Traditional ogee
- Simple rounded
- Square edge
- Period reproductions
Pricing Guide
| Room Size | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Per metre of picture rail | £15-25/m |
Price depends on rail complexity. Typical room (12-15m perimeter) = £180-£375.
Perfect For...
✅ Period properties - Restore original features
✅ New builds - Add character
✅ Renters' landlords - Tenant-friendly hanging
✅ Art lovers - Easy picture changes
Why Choose Us for Picture rail fitting in Exeter?
Level fitting throughout
Clean corner joints
Ready for painting
Functional and decorative
What to Expect
Step 1: Prepare
Level line marked around room, any obstacles noted.
Step 2: Fit
Rails cut and mitred, fixed to wall, corners adjusted.
Step 3: Finish
Joints filled, caulked where needed, ready for painting.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spirit level
- Mitre saw or box
- Caulk gun
- Drill for fixings
- Filler
📐 Key steps
- Mark level line around room (don't follow ceiling)
- Start at most visible corner
- Cut mitres for corners
- Fix rail to wall at regular intervals
- Fill all joints and gaps
- Caulk top and bottom edges
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Following uneven ceiling (looks wrong)
- Wrong mitre angles (corners rarely 90°)
- Not enough fixings (sags over time)
- Painting before filler dries
💡 Pro trick: Old houses rarely have 90° corners. Cut test pieces from offcuts to find the actual angle before cutting good lengths. Saves waste and frustration.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📐 Level beats parallel - if your ceiling is uneven, the rail should still be level. A level line looks right even if the gap to ceiling varies.
Buying picture rail:
- Measure room perimeter
- Add 15% for waste
- Match style to period
- Buy corner blocks if preferred
Using picture rail:
- S-hooks and wire for hanging
- Can take reasonable weight
- Adjust heights easily
- No wall damage
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between picture rail and dado rail?
Picture rail goes near the top of the wall (to hang pictures from). Dado rail goes about waist height (originally to protect walls from chair backs). Both are decorative mouldings.
Is picture rail just decorative or actually useful?
Both. It looks good and divides the wall visually. But it's also functional - you can hang pictures from it without drilling holes in the wall. Great for renters or those who change art frequently.
What height should picture rail go?
Traditionally about 300-450mm below the ceiling, roughly at door frame height. The exact height depends on room proportions and ceiling height. We'll advise on what looks right.
Can it be fitted to any wall?
Most walls yes. Solid walls and stud walls just need different fixing methods. Very uneven walls may need some prep work.
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