Fixing a picture rail

[andy2306]

Hi,

Im after some advice on fixing a picture rail

Im in the process of renovating a victorian terrace property and want to replace original features, Ive sourced a very nice picture rail but dont know what method of fixing to use

1. Do i just use a spirit level to determine the level of the picture rail or should i take into acount floors and ceilings?

2. When fixing should i start with the longest wall, or in a corner, or at the start of the run by the bay window?

3. Should i use no more nails? or would i be better screwing or both? its into masonary walls could i use nails or would that not work?

Thanks in advance for the help, feel free to add any other considerations you think i should have made

Andy

 

[big-all]

not advisable to use a spirit level

aim for a point roughly 1/5th the height of the room possibly lining up with the door or window frame top

now assuming the floors and ceilings are equaly uneven and parralell measure parralel lines to either
if yor window or door frames are uneven and not parralell you may have to make small adjustments in height to keep things looking right

no nails with temporary pinning will be fine if its only decorative

nails /screws /filler or plugs if its load bearing screws and plugs for varnished finnish

get your picture rail from a wood yard better quality longer lengths [around 5.2m]

when fitting start from the longest cut length and work down then any mistakes you can use on the next longest length required