Dado (architecture)

The term Dado [ lã ' bri: ] (also paneling or Lambrie ) (from French " wall covering " ) refers to a restricted to the lower portion of a wall surface covering indoors. In English -speaking countries, this component is called Dado. In the interior it does not involve building; Dado can also be mounted in ships or aircraft.

The component may consist of various materials (wood, PVC, marble, stucco). The wainscoting is usually down by a baseboard ( skirting ) and top with a horizontal ( wood ) bar ( Dado rail) completed. With paneled versions as made ​​of wood or plastic panels are attached ( Dado panels ) between footer and bottom bar.

Dado historically served to conceal from moisture and mold stains due to rising damp in masonry, ie to increase the aesthetics. They are also used for protection against mechanical damage by the backs of chairs or kicks. They are found in public buildings such as schools and courthouses, but also to counters in pubs ( for example Ireland ) for the careful of the bar. Can be found at the turn of the 19th to 20th century wainscoting eg in corridors or stairwells Even in upscale private buildings.

For wood panels, the panels are not usually attached to the wall, but also nailed to a support structure. The individual wood boards can be provided in this horizontally or vertically. The marble tiles are bonded with mortar on the wall. The cladding with stucco is particularly complex, but has a good visual effect. Other hand, PVC is visually not high quality, but it is very easy to work with and is distinguished by its high resistance. For fastening a PVC sheet is adhered to the wall, similar to the laying of PVC flooring.