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The Granite Factory

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The Granite Factory

4.44(
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Customers say: Super punctual
21 years of experience

Full service custom granite,quartz, and marble counter top fabrication and installation company.

Full service custom granite,quartz, and marble counter top fabrication and installation company.


Marshfield Home Improvements Inc.

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Marshfield Home Improvements Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.

We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.


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L&S maintenance

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L&S maintenance

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21 years of experience

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .


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US Home Restoration Authority Inc

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US Home Restoration Authority Inc

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
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

3.59(
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THE WINDOW GUYS

3.59(
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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

5.00(
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Exterior Home Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

4.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
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


LauterWerks, Inc

5.00(
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LauterWerks, Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family-owned business.

Family-owned business.


Ralph's Roofing & General Remodeling

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Ralph's Roofing & General Remodeling

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40 years of experience

Experienced roofer and general remodeler in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years with 100% customer satisfaction. We focus on providing the most cost effective and efficient service for all your needs. Able to customize repair plans, timelines and team numbers based on individual jobs. From rooftop to basement and everything in between!

Experienced roofer and general remodeler in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years with 100% customer satisfaction. We focus on providing the most cost effective and efficient service for all your needs. Able to customize repair plans, timelines and team numbers based on individual jobs. From rooftop to basement and everything in between!


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Affordable Services

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Affordable Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.

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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.

The Chicago, IL homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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