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rams home improvement
New to Angi

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

work alone or with 1 or 2 helpers.charge by the hour or the amount of work

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Window King
4.81(
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In business since 1999

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"Arranged sales call with Lisa. Mike came and measured then quoted me a very attractive price for ten windows and a sliding glass door. Wilson came and verified the measurements of the windows and sliding glass door. Wilson and another gentleman installed everything in a day and a half. The entire project from start to finish went very smoothly."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CUSTOM DOOR & MIRROR
2.50(
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In business since 1990

Free estimates

We are a Long Island based custom closet door & custom closet interior manufacturer. All our products are installed by our own factory trained personal, no sub contractors involved. We offer monthly specials, quantity discounts, in home estimates & accept all major credit cards.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Mister HighDef Inc.
4.76(
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve was punctual for both installation appointments of our Nest cameras—one indoor and one outdoor. He provided excellent advice and completed the job quickly and efficiently. The pricing was exactly as quoted, with no surprises. I’ll definitely be hiring them again in the future. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CHRONOS CONTRACTING
4.96(
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In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Exceptional job, as always. On time, on budget, cleanup completed (which should be a given in a construction job, but, unfortunately, not always the case). Knowledgeable and helpful."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Alma-Z Services Inc.
5.00(
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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"unbelievably nice worker came and worked non stop on difficult furniture in a small space. Fair price and worked longer than they priced so I left a nice tip because worker was great. 100% would recommend"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BeeOpen Locksmith
New to Angi

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Secure or open your house, business, car or safe. Simplify your life by making one key open all your home or business doors. Our master locksmith has over 20 years in the business fixing, installing and modifying locks, doors, keys and safes for businesses and households throughout New York and now brings his skills to Central New Jersey.

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Custom Closets A&G Designs
5.00(
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In business since 2006

"It was great. He was professional. He was very clean. He was quick."
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Brooklyn, NY

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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