Decorative & hanging solutions: picture rails, cornices & mouldings

What is called a picture rail?

By definition, the picture rail is a molding positioned near the ceiling.

Historically, the dictionary describes the picture rail as a molding, generally made of wood, positioned halfway up a wall, having a dual function, decorative and protective.

Once raised near the ceiling, its profile allowed hooks to be hung there to hang pictures.

By analogy, the walls of a gallery are called picture rails.

Today, the name "picture rail" refers to the entire device used to hang pictures on a wall without drilling it with hooks or pegs.

The expressions "To have the honors of the picture rail", "To dress the picture rails", "To garnish the picture rails" have the meaning of Exhibiting.

However, the word "cimaise" is largely unknown to the general public. It is not uncommon to hear the words "rod", "rail", "bar", "profile", and "baguette" used to refer to it.

Even more confusing, there is very often confusion between the horizontal wall rail and the rod intended to hang from it.

Finally, there are those who know the cimaise but who write it simese or cymaise, funny! There you have it, you know everything about the little history of the cimaise!

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Discreetness of the picture rail : the transparency of the nylon and the design of the products ensure total discretion.

Elegance of the picture rail : the aluminum materials and the design of these products make them elegant.

Modularity of the picture rail : possibility of moving the frames at will in height and laterally.

Quality of the picture rail : the products we offer are subject to quality tests, from the development phase to the finished product.

Scalability of the picture rail : new features are added very regularly.

Advice on picture rails and hanging

Why hang your paintings on a picture rail?

Depending on your needs, what type of picture rail should you buy?

How high from the floor to the ceiling should you hang the picture rails? Should you install them flush with the ceiling or leave a gap?

What type of hanger should you choose? A question of style and need!

How to install picture rails in a stairwell?

Should you hang your painting on 1 or 2 wires?

Should you paint your picture rails?

How to define your picture rail footage?

Orac molding tips

What size should I choose for a cornice or a rosette?

Depending on your needs, what type of cornice should you buy? Why choose a cornice offering indirect lighting?

Why Orac Decor?

What are the different decorative elements offered?

What are the advantages of synthetic materials?

How to define your cornice footage?

How to get perfect joints?