We're 70% through renovating our 1920's semi and the latest room to be done is the living room. Like most properties this age, the house had picture rails throughout. Also, like most properties this age, they've been removed over the years and everytime we've stripped the wall paper, there's been a clear line where the picture rail once lived.
Anyway, I've decided I'd like to re-introduce the picture rail to this room. I've measured up and bought the rail. I've also gone around the walls with a long spirit level and marked out where it should hang. Problem is, on closer inspection I've realised that neither the distance to the floor, nor the distance to the original coving from my line is equal on any wall.
This leaves me with the question - how should I proceed? Should I use the level? Or should I measure down from the coving or up from the floor?
Finally, what is the best way of hanging the rail? It's a 2inch "lambs tongue" style rail. I was thinking of using Pink adhesive with a screw here and there depending on how uneven the walls are..
Many Thanks...
Anyway, I've decided I'd like to re-introduce the picture rail to this room. I've measured up and bought the rail. I've also gone around the walls with a long spirit level and marked out where it should hang. Problem is, on closer inspection I've realised that neither the distance to the floor, nor the distance to the original coving from my line is equal on any wall.
This leaves me with the question - how should I proceed? Should I use the level? Or should I measure down from the coving or up from the floor?
Finally, what is the best way of hanging the rail? It's a 2inch "lambs tongue" style rail. I was thinking of using Pink adhesive with a screw here and there depending on how uneven the walls are..
Many Thanks...
