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Verona Designs
5.0(
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In business since 2004

Free estimates

We replace white wood spindles with wrought iron balusters. We replace carpet staircase with hardwood.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carolina Home Repairs
New to Angi

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Since forming in 2001, Carolina Home Repairs has been serving the people of the Triangle and surrounding areas with quality construction, timely completion, and competitive pricing that's second to none! Providing over 20 years experience, it is our mission to keep our community looking it's best, while turning the repair woes of home owners into a thing of the past. We are the first name in residential repairs and there is no job too tough to handle, big or small. If you or someone you know needs maintence on a home, our estimates are always free. Did you talk to another company, but want the comfort of knowing you are getting the highest quality repair possible? Bring us a competitors price quote and we will BEAT it, everytime, GUARANTEED! So If you want your house looking nice, but too scared to pay the price remember, at Carolina Home Repairs, "One call does it all!"

Stephens Drywall & Construction
New to Angi

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Stephens Drywall and Construction has been doing business for 40 yrs. \nI do mostly patch and repair work being the owner of the business. I mostly do the work myself to insure its done right the first time.

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kens hardwood
New to Angi

In business since 2019

We do it all , from the demolition work, subflooring needs and installation .

Bennett Electrical Maintenance and Construction
3.7(
6
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In business since 1995

B.E.M.A.C has been providing electrical repair and service in North Carolina for over 25 years.\n\nAs a licensed and insured North Carolina Electrical Contractor they are able to handle any job large or small including:\n\nNew Construction\nRenovations\nRoom Additions\nMaintenance & Repair\nService Upgrades\nPools & Hot Tubs\nRewires\nGenerator Installation\n\n23 hour Emergency service available for all residential, commercial and light industrial jobs.\n\nCall today for a free estimate.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ottos Watch and Clock Shop
New to Angi

Clock Repair / Watch Repair , Specializing in Antique / Vintage Clock and Watch repair . nd generation Certified in both clocks and watches , All work is done here in our shop

RHC CONSTRUCTION
4.5(
2
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In business since 2000

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holmes Welding and Radiator
4.3(
6
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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Serving NC for over 100 years, SAPPS is located just a few miles outside of downtown Raleigh at 1501 mechanical blvd in beautiful Garner. We have 12 employees that are highly trained to performe there job duties with the latest technology offered in our field. Although 80% of our business is commercial and industrial related we still make room for the walk in customer and consider these jobs equally as important as the bigger jobs. We understand at SAPPs that our customers have options, there fore out employees, there families, and myself are very grateful for every opportunity to serve out customers that we are giving.

Recommended by83%of homeowners
Martin's Construction Services
New to Angi

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I am a sole proprietor that has been in business for 7 years. I have over 25 years of experience in the building industry both residential and commmercial environments. I have built my business by word of mouth and quality projects. I specialize in the homeowners needs and requiorements. From the simple handyman repairs to building an entertainment center. I can repair the exterior of your home or do what ever interior home improvement you may want or need. Customer satisfaction is my utimate goal because that is how I grow my customer base and business. I use very few subcontractors and those that I do use have been with me for over 5 years.

Jesco Sub Contracting
4.9(
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"Jimmy Smith does the best work of anyone in the triangle. With that being said .he often takes time to respond to your needs. His crew is fabulous and their work IMHO, IS METICULOUS !"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Cary, NC

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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