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Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

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The Victorian farmhouse chair railing is up! I decided to combine 3 pieces of moulding to create a more custom chair railing that mimics the architectural details found throughout the house. I LOVE how it turned out!

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Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Chair Railing

I combined a 1 x 3 primed board that sits against the wall, a 1 x 2 inch primed board that sits on top of that, and a 1 inch concave moulding piece that rests underneath the top piece. It creates a bit of a ledge for picture frames, decor, etc. but also keeps a clean simple look that mirrors the window header mouldings throughout the house.

 

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Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Tools and Materials Needed for Chair Railing

To install the chair railing I used

And I used the following lumber/moulding pieces

 

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

How to Install the Chair Railing

I start by making my 45′ angle cut on the 1 x 3 board that will sit flush against the wall. Then I measure the wall for the length, but I also hold the board up to the wall and mark it. I have found that this method of measuring twice eliminates errors. After I cut the board to length I nailed it in place.

Then I moved on to the 1×2 top board, and followed the same procedure. I nailed it through the top into the 1 x 3. Then I added the concave piece below it.

I did this until I had worked my way around the whole room.

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

Victorian Farmhouse Chair Railing

I’m so happy with how it turned out! I love that it’s simple but adds a little something 🙂 Next up is the crown moulding. I’ll needs Ed’s help for that since the pieces are so long. These finishing details make all the difference! Oh and the gorgeous reclaimed flooring should be here soon!! Eeek!

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