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UWC Inc

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UWC Inc

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CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

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NEFF of Chicago Custom Cabinetry and Design Studio

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NEFF of Chicago Custom Cabinetry and Design Studio

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17 years of experience

NEFF of Chicago is an independently owned design boutique and retail store, exclusively marketing the extraordinary cabinetry of NEFF Kitchens, Inc of Toronto, Canada. From our location in LUXEHOME, on the Main Floor of the prestigious Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL, we work with customers from anywhere in the world. NEFF of Chicago's talented designers help Architects, Designers, Builders and Homeowners to create uniquely customized Kitchens, Baths, Valet Closets, and other environments for Extraordinary Homes and Office Spaces. NEFF combines innovative design, old world mastery and the latest technologies to make the finest, most diverse cabinetry you can buy, which is why NEFF adorns some of the finest homes of distinction in the world

NEFF of Chicago is an independently owned design boutique and retail store, exclusively marketing the extraordinary cabinetry of NEFF Kitchens, Inc of Toronto, Canada. From our location in LUXEHOME, on the Main Floor of the prestigious Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL, we work with customers from anywhere in the world. NEFF of Chicago's talented designers help Architects, Designers, Builders and Homeowners to create uniquely customized Kitchens, Baths, Valet Closets, and other environments for Extraordinary Homes and Office Spaces. NEFF combines innovative design, old world mastery and the latest technologies to make the finest, most diverse cabinetry you can buy, which is why NEFF adorns some of the finest homes of distinction in the world

D & A Construction Inc

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D & A Construction Inc

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IWD Development Corp

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IWD Development Corp

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28 years of experience

Residential and commercial construction and remodeling, porch and deck builder.

Residential and commercial construction and remodeling, porch and deck builder.

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US Home Restoration Authority Inc

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US Home Restoration Authority Inc

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11 years of experience

We Specialize in siding, roofing, windows, gutters, fascia and soffit Renovations! We use only the highest quality material, we are proud to have the best workmanship in Illinois, we provide insulation at no cost to the homeowner.

We Specialize in siding, roofing, windows, gutters, fascia and soffit Renovations! We use only the highest quality material, we are proud to have the best workmanship in Illinois, we provide insulation at no cost to the homeowner.

THE WINDOW GUYS

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THE WINDOW GUYS

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69 years of experience

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

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Exterior Home Services

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Exterior Home Services

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Exterior Home Services is a tightknit family owned company. We offer many services at a competitive price. Our employees are certified and licensed professionals, devoted to getting the job done right. *FREE ESTIMATES* (via FaceTime, Text Message, or in person)

"Great company with excellent customer service. A team of two guys, Pete and Ron, came out within a day to clean and inspect the fireplace. Provided 2 quotes to either repair or replace wood burning with a gas log. Planning to make a decision and have them back"

Dante I on January 2022

Exterior Home Services is a tightknit family owned company. We offer many services at a competitive price. Our employees are certified and licensed professionals, devoted to getting the job done right. *FREE ESTIMATES* (via FaceTime, Text Message, or in person)

"Great company with excellent customer service. A team of two guys, Pete and Ron, came out within a day to clean and inspect the fireplace. Provided 2 quotes to either repair or replace wood burning with a gas log. Planning to make a decision and have them back"

Dante I on January 2022

Rostzorkvit Co.

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Rostzorkvit Co.

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24 years of experience

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"I recently had my windows replaced, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. The team worked efficiently, and treated my home with care. They explained each step clearly and made sure I understood all my options before beginning the installation. Highly recomended!"

DENIS A on December 2025

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"I recently had my windows replaced, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. The team worked efficiently, and treated my home with care. They explained each step clearly and made sure I understood all my options before beginning the installation. Highly recomended!"

DENIS A on December 2025

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Lewis & Williams Construction

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Lewis & Williams Construction

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18 years of experience

Lewis & Williams Construction is a home repair and remodeling company that repairs, replaces and upgrades kitchens, bathrooms, basements as well as other interior rooms within your home. Licensed, experienced and professional sub-contractors perform the work. At least 20 % of all costs are paid upfront by the client, 60% is paid before the drywall process and 20% is paid before completion of the job. Any problems experienced within 30 days of the job are corrected free of charge. Longer term warranties are available on some services.

Lewis & Williams Construction is a home repair and remodeling company that repairs, replaces and upgrades kitchens, bathrooms, basements as well as other interior rooms within your home. Licensed, experienced and professional sub-contractors perform the work. At least 20 % of all costs are paid upfront by the client, 60% is paid before the drywall process and 20% is paid before completion of the job. Any problems experienced within 30 days of the job are corrected free of charge. Longer term warranties are available on some services.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Chicago, IL

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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