Installation Guide

c. If you are beginning with an outside corner, cut the moulding at a 45 degree angle across the back
side of the moulding. This will make the face of the moulding longer than the back side that goes against
the wall.
d. It may be necessary to splice two pieces of chair rail together if you have a long wall. To do this, cut
opposing 30 degree angles across the moulding. Splice them together (preferably over a wall stud) and
nail into place.
6. Once your finishing cuts are made, nail your chair rail in place. Begin in the corner, nailing into a wall
stud at the top and bottom of the moulding. Use a stud finder to locate the studs before you nail. Using
a level to keep your chair rail straight across the wall, finish installing the piece by nailing into the wall
studs along the entire length of the moulding.
7. Continue with the next adjoining piece by making the appropriate cut and repeating until your job is
complete.
Tip: Make templates of inside and outside corner cuts before you begin. Each corner will have a left
hand and right cut. This will aid in setting the miter angle on your saw as you cut each piece. It will also
prevent you from making the wrong cut and saving you time as you go.