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Buckeye Door Sales
4.76(
82
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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. Great price. Friendly service."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
920
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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
The Sworts
New to Angi

Free estimates

My husband is a handyman. He is very skilled laying tile but has many other talents. He has been painting for 13 years commercial/residential property. He can also do some plumbing work, drywall, roofing, etc. He is currently working for a landscaping job which seems to be his passion. So if you need something in your house fixed or even your lawn cut reach out to us.

Eckstein Inc CA
3.60(
5
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In business since 1945

Free estimates

30 employees. Family owned and operated. Pride ourselves on giving an excellent one-of-a-kind experience to each and every client.

Recommended by60%of homeowners
Vidonish Stained Glass Studios
5.00(
1
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In business since 1981

3 employees. Rarely uses subs for carpentry. Cost is determined by the job. No additional travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Masonry Scientist
New to Angi

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

What this masonry scientist does:\n\nMarkets, advertises, sales, estimates, calculates, anticipates, stresses\nInstalls, tears out, builds up, pulls out, plugs in\nConsults, designs, engineers, troubleshoots\nGets wet, cold, hot, very sweaty, hurt, cut\nEmbeds, fill up, grouts, pumps, and hangs on\nWalks the wall, edge, railing, frames, pours\nGrinds, rubs, chemically treats, weather proofs\nFlashes, terminates, dams up, digs into, bores through, embeds, sprays, injects \nAny form of unit masonry (brick, block, pavers, glass block), tile, slate, stone (natural or synthetic), concrete, cement materials, bituminous materials, cleaning agents, compounds, slurries, \nHydraulic stuff, detergents, bituminous and asphaltic compounds, \nRetaining walls systems, patios, veneers, bridges, chimneys, sidewalks, roads, new construction, retrofit, tenant finish, also attend Trade Shows; work them hard, present, propose, model, make up, pro create, define, populate fields, draw, climb ladders, scaffolds, stairs.\nAdditions, buildings (small, medium, and large and tall, even extremely tall, ie; high rise), schools, industrial, government, private, residential, so forth and so on!!… no innuendos here(seriously)!... yep more to come….

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The Roofing Annex
4.85(
95
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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One workman was sent over to fix leak. Work took one hour, for which we were charged $1600. We thought we had an emergency situation. THE COMPANY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION. Even if the work was done properly, The fee for one hour of work is outrageous"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Quality Exterior and Restoration, LLC
4.82(
11
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

"very pleased with work done, 2 young boys did clean up. everything left in excellent condition. would hire again when need more done"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merit Home Improvements
5.00(
10
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In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was impressed with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Dayton, OH

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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