Dado - Revision history

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	= Dado rail in Georgian architecture =		= Dado rail in Georgian architecture =

−	The Georgian period (1714-1830) with 4 King Georges (and one King William if the period up to 1837 ~~gets~~ included), might be described as neo-classical, because it was heavily influenced by and borrowed from Roman features, one of which being the dado.	+	The Georgian period (1714-1830) with 4 King Georges (and one King William if the period up to 1837, the Regency period is also included), might be described as neo-classical, because it was heavily influenced by and borrowed from Roman features, one of which being the dado.

	The Dado rail was a practical solution as well as a Roman reference. Chairs in dining areas would have been positioned up against the walls when they were not in use, and as such the the dado rail was introduced as a practical device to protect those walls (often with delicate wall coverings) from the chair backs. This location a few feet off the ground also corresponded in terms of proportion approximately to the location of the dado pedestal section of the plinth of a column in reference to classical architecture.		The Dado rail was a practical solution as well as a Roman reference. Chairs in dining areas would have been positioned up against the walls when they were not in use, and as such the the dado rail was introduced as a practical device to protect those walls (often with delicate wall coverings) from the chair backs. This location a few feet off the ground also corresponded in terms of proportion approximately to the location of the dado pedestal section of the plinth of a column in reference to classical architecture.

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−	~~In the~~ Georgian ~~era~~ dining ~~chairs~~ would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls (often with delicate wall coverings) from the chair backs. ~~The~~ location of the ~~dado rail corresponding therefore~~ to the location ~~of the back of a chair (also sometimes called a chair rail) and approximately to that~~ of the dado pedestal section ~~proportionally~~ in classical architecture.	+	The Georgian period (1714-1830) with 4 King Georges (and one King William if the period up to 1837 gets included), might be described as neo-classical, because it was heavily influenced by and borrowed from Roman features, one of which being the dado.
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		+	The Dado rail was a practical solution as well as a Roman reference. Chairs in dining areas would have been positioned up against the walls when they were not in use, and as such the the dado rail was introduced as a practical device to protect those walls (often with delicate wall coverings) from the chair backs. This location a few feet off the ground also corresponded in terms of proportion approximately to the location of the dado pedestal section of the plinth of a column in reference to classical architecture.

	= Dado rail in Victorian architecture =		= Dado rail in Victorian architecture =

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	= Dado rail in Georgian architecture =		= Dado rail in Georgian architecture =

−	In the Georgian era dining chairs would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls, often with delicate wall coverings from the chair backs. The location of the dado rail corresponding therefore to the location of the back of a chair and approximately to that of the dado pedestal section proportionally in classical architecture.	+	In the Georgian era dining chairs would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls (often with delicate wall coverings) from the chair backs. The location of the dado rail corresponding therefore to the location of the back of a chair (also sometimes called a chair rail) and approximately to that of the dado pedestal section proportionally in classical architecture.

	= Dado rail in Victorian architecture =		= Dado rail in Victorian architecture =

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−	Dado is a term that has come to have different meanings depending on the context and the country it is being used.	+	Dado is a term that has come to have different meanings depending on the context and the country it is being used. It's origin is borrowed from the Italian for a die or cube, originally in Latin datum for the same.

−	= ~~Classical~~ architecture =	+	= Dado in classical architecture =

−	In the classical order or classical architecture, dado refers to the plain portion of the pedestal (on to which sits a column), it is the part between the base ~~of the pedestal~~, which is normally stepped and the cornice ~~of the pedestal~~ which may have a decorative trim.	+	In the classical order or classical architecture, dado refers to the plain portion of the pedestal or plinth (on to which sits a column), it is the part between the base, which is normally stepped and the cornice which may have a decorative trim.

−	= Georgian architecture =	+	= Dado rail in Georgian architecture =

−	In the Georgian era dining ~~chair~~ would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls, often with ~~delacate~~ wall coverings ~~friom~~ the chair.	+	In the Georgian era dining chairs would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls, often with delicate wall coverings from the chair backs. The location of the dado rail corresponding therefore to the location of the back of a chair and approximately to that of the dado pedestal section proportionally in classical architecture.

−	~~s drawn up to the walls and a dado~~ rail prevented the expensive wall covering from being damaged. By the begining of the Victorian era fashions had changed and dado rails became less widely used but towards the end of the era, the dado enjoying a resurgence as a purely decorative device. The Victorian period was also combined with an expanding middle class and increase in ~~house building (by 1911, 79% of the population lived in newly built towns) therfore most dado will be found originating from the Victorian era - although dado is not strictly~~ Victorian ~~it is the period most assocated with it.~~	+	= Dado rail in Victorian architecture =

−	~~pedestal of a column~~ in ~~later architecture~~, the ~~paneled, painted, or otherwise decorated lower part~~ of a ~~wall~~, up ~~to 2 or 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above~~ the ~~floor~~.	+	During the early Victorian period dado rails were less popular as dining chairs were generally positioned under the table when not in use, so were not practically needed. However towards the end of the period it grew in popularity merely as a decorative device, often with wood panelling beneath and accompanied by picture rails higher up on the walls.

−	~~Through dado joint~~	+	= Dado rail in Edwardian architecture =

−	Stopped dado joint	+	The popularity of the decorative dado rail continued into the Edwardian period and most Edwardian entrance areas would have dado rails on the walls, either with or without wood panelling below. The device in both late Victorian and Edwardian homes may also be seen recreated in ceramic and located in bathrooms and kitchens as a border to the tiling, slughtly higher up than they would have been in the original Georgian period.
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		+	= Dado cuts in Joinery =
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		+	In the US and Canada, dado normally refers to a cut or slot placed a right angles within the length of a timber to aid the location of another adjoining piece of timber, such as a shelf. In the UK the same cut is referred to as a housing and in European English a trench, the key characteristic being that the cut is at right angles to the timbers grain unlike a groove which runs with the grain, or a rebate (rabbet in the US) which is cut at the end or a timber length. The tool used to make the cut might be referred to as a dado set or dado blade and the slight variations of the cut described as;
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		+	== Through dado joint ==
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		+	Through dado joint runs from one edge to the other opening the sides to the cut.
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		+	== Stopped dado ==
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		+	Stopped dado joint runs through one egde but stops before the second edge.
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		+	== Blind dado joint ==
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		+	Blind dado joint is a cut or grove only in the centre of the board not meeting either edge.
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		+	== Half dado joint ==
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		+	Half dado joint is similar, though on one side the cut meets a rebated cut (or rabbet) along the edge.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
		+
		+	* Architrave.
		+	* Architectural styles.
		+	* Balustrade.
		+	* Bas-relief.
		+	* Classical orders in architecture.
		+	* Corbel.
		+	* Cornice.
		+	* Dogtooth.
		+	* Elements of classical columns.
		+	* Entablature.
		+	* Fillet.
		+	* Fluting.
		+	* Fret.
		+	* Frieze.
		+	* Greek Classical orders in architecture.
		+	* Hood moulding.
		+	* Keel moulding.
		+	* Moulding.
		+	* Pedestal.
		+	* Pediment.
		+	* Pilaster.
		+	* Rinceau.
		+	* Roman Classical orders in architecture.
		+	* Running dog pattern.
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	In the classical order or classical architecture, dado refers to the plain portion of the pedestal (on to which sits a column), it is the part between the base of the pedestal, which is normally stepped and the cornice of the pedestal which may have a decorative trim.		In the classical order or classical architecture, dado refers to the plain portion of the pedestal (on to which sits a column), it is the part between the base of the pedestal, which is normally stepped and the cornice of the pedestal which may have a decorative trim.

−	In ~~GeorIn~~ the Georgian era it was ~~usual~~ to ~~leave dining chairs~~ drawn up to the walls and a dado rail prevented the expensive wall covering from being damaged. By the begining of the Victorian era fashions had changed and dado rails became less widely used but towards the end of the era, the dado enjoying a resurgence as a purely decorative device. The Victorian period was also combined with an expanding middle class and increase in house building (by 1911, 79% of the population lived in newly built towns) therfore most dado will be found originating from the Victorian era - although dado is not strictly Victorian it is the period most assocated with it.	+	= Georgian architecture =
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		+	In the Georgian era dining chair would have been positioned against walls when not in use, the dado rail was practical device to protect those walls, often with delacate wall coverings friom the chair.
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		+	s drawn up to the walls and a dado rail prevented the expensive wall covering from being damaged. By the begining of the Victorian era fashions had changed and dado rails became less widely used but towards the end of the era, the dado enjoying a resurgence as a purely decorative device. The Victorian period was also combined with an expanding middle class and increase in house building (by 1911, 79% of the population lived in newly built towns) therfore most dado will be found originating from the Victorian era - although dado is not strictly Victorian it is the period most assocated with it.

	pedestal of a column in later architecture, the paneled, painted, or otherwise decorated lower part of a wall, up to 2 or 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the floor.		pedestal of a column in later architecture, the paneled, painted, or otherwise decorated lower part of a wall, up to 2 or 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the floor.

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Dado is a term that has come to have different meanings depending on the context and the country it is being used.

= Classical architecture =

In the classical order or classical architecture, dado refers to the plain portion of the pedestal (on to which sits a column), it is the part between the base of the pedestal, which is normally stepped and the cornice of the pedestal which may have a decorative trim.

In GeorIn the Georgian era it was usual to leave dining chairs drawn up to the walls and a dado rail prevented the expensive wall covering from being damaged. By the begining of the Victorian era fashions had changed and dado rails became less widely used but towards the end of the era, the dado enjoying a resurgence as a purely decorative device. The Victorian period was also combined with an expanding middle class and increase in house building (by 1911, 79% of the population lived in newly built towns) therfore most dado will be found originating from the Victorian era - although dado is not strictly Victorian it is the period most assocated with it.

pedestal of a column in later architecture, the paneled, painted, or otherwise decorated lower part of a wall, up to 2 or 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the floor.

Through dado joint

Stopped dado joint