The World of Westloft Architecture

Picture Rail

A wall moulding used for hanging art without damaging plaster.

The definition

What is Picture Rail?

A picture rail is a horizontal moulding fixed near the top of a wall, traditionally used with hooks and cords to hang framed pictures.

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

For Westloft, the picture rail is a civilised invention: practical, decorative and quietly perfect for people who change their walls as often as their mind.

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All Art Prints
All Art Prints

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Gallery Wall Framed Prints Cornicing

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