A dado rail is a horizontal moulding installed along the wall, typically positioned at chair height or slightly higher. It serves both decorative and practical purposes, dividing walls into distinct sections and providing protection against furniture scuffs and marks while enhancing the overall aesthetic of a room.

Dado rails are decorative mouldings installed horizontally along the wall, serving both aesthetic and practical purposes. They add a visual interest, dividing walls into distinct sections, and they provide a protective barrier against furniture scuffs and marks. MDF picture rails are installed nearer to the ceiling of the room, traditionally serving as a practical and aesthetic solution for hanging artwork and photographs but now more used for decorative appeal. With picture rails, you can effortlessly display and rearrange pictures without damaging walls. They offer versatility in decorating, allowing for easy adjustment of displayed items. Our MDF dado rails are supplied with two coats of primer to provide a smooth surface for painting.

To hang pictures on a picture rail, first, choose picture rail hooks or cords. Attach picture wire or cord to the back of the frame and position the hooks evenly along the rail based on frame width and desired arrangement. Hang your pictures by placing wire or cord onto hooks, making sure you use a level to ensure straight alignment. Finally, secure hooks onto the rail to create a versatile and hole-free display.

Japan’s Polyplastics Group has launched a new electrically conductive grade of Duranex polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) for millimeter wave radar applications in the automotive industry. Duranex PBT 201EB provides the benefit of electromagnetic wave shielding as an added effect of electrical conductivity. As a result, the material contributes to reduced assembly work and cuts costs for OEMs seeking to enhance vehicle autonomy.

Duranex PBT 201EB has the same PBT resin base composition as materials used in radomes, and it also bonds extremely well due to its double-shot molding capability.

In today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), millimeter wave radar is a type of sensor that measures the distance, speed, and angle of objects, such as approaching cars, by sending and receiving radio waves (electromagnetic waves) in millimeter wave bands. The market for millimeter wave radar is rapidly expanding because of increased use for periphery monitoring of vehicles, including on the rear side, thanks to its ability to accurately recognize distances and other parameters in inclement weather and at night.

Previously, rubber electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials have been partially incorporated on the back side of radomes that transmit electromagnetic waves. Incorporating electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials has the effect of reducing millimeter wave reflection noise and inhibiting the occurrence of detection errors (increasing accuracy of detection). However, the process to attach conventional rubber electromagnetic wave absorbers to the back of radomes has been problematic.

Polyplastics has produced materials for millimeter wave radar applications through varied approaches. The use of electrically conductive grades like Duranex PBT 201EB in radio-wave absorbing materials can contribute to reduced processing costs for customers and enables greater design freedom.

The height of a dado rail is typically determined by personal preference and the specific requirements of the room's design. However, a common recommendation is to install dado rails at a height of around 1/3 of the wall's total height. This positioning helps to visually divide the wall into upper and lower sections while providing a balanced and proportionate appearance to the room.

Elevate the look of your walls with our range of dado and picture rails. Add a traditional feel to your home and shop the range to choose the right one for your space.