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Elite Paint And Drywall LLC

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Elite Paint And Drywall LLC

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12 years of experience

For the convenience of our clients we now accept all major credit cars.

For the convenience of our clients we now accept all major credit cars.

Stephens Drywall & Construction

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Stephens Drywall & Construction

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51 years of experience

Stephens Drywall and Construction has been doing business for 40 yrs. I 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.

Stephens Drywall and Construction has been doing business for 40 yrs. I 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

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7 years of experience

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

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

OKeefe Handyman Services

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OKeefe Handyman Services

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Handyman services including carpentry, outdoor projects, light electrical and plumbing, drywall repair, painting and punch list type services. Over 31 years of experience developing skills to help out home owners, businesses and Real Estate professionals. As the sole owner operator I am sales, service and production!

Handyman services including carpentry, outdoor projects, light electrical and plumbing, drywall repair, painting and punch list type services. Over 31 years of experience developing skills to help out home owners, businesses and Real Estate professionals. As the sole owner operator I am sales, service and production!

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HomeGems Inc.

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HomeGems Inc.

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20 years of experience

General Contractor - Residential Construction: Performing contractual code compliant construction from preliminary planning, budgeting, scheduling and breaking ground for "Footing to Roof" completion of new S/F homes, Townhouses, Condos and Apartments projects...etc. Addition and remodeling projects are also performed. Other sub-contractual work performed listed in "Services Offered":

General Contractor - Residential Construction: Performing contractual code compliant construction from preliminary planning, budgeting, scheduling and breaking ground for "Footing to Roof" completion of new S/F homes, Townhouses, Condos and Apartments projects...etc. Addition and remodeling projects are also performed. Other sub-contractual work performed listed in "Services Offered":

Bennett Electrical Maintenance and Construction

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Bennett Electrical Maintenance and Construction

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31 years of experience

B.E.M.A.C has been providing electrical repair and service in North Carolina for over 25 years. As a licensed and insured North Carolina Electrical Contractor they are able to handle any job large or small including: New Construction Renovations Room Additions Maintenance & Repair Service Upgrades Pools & Hot Tubs Rewires Generator Installation 23 hour Emergency service available for all residential, commercial and light industrial jobs. Call today for a free estimate.

B.E.M.A.C has been providing electrical repair and service in North Carolina for over 25 years. As a licensed and insured North Carolina Electrical Contractor they are able to handle any job large or small including: New Construction Renovations Room Additions Maintenance & Repair Service Upgrades Pools & Hot Tubs Rewires Generator Installation 23 hour Emergency service available for all residential, commercial and light industrial jobs. Call today for a free estimate.

Fixed at Last

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Handyman Company. One full time and one part time employee

Handyman Company. One full time and one part time employee

Triangle Handyman Services

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Triangle Handyman Services

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34 years of experience

Triangle Handyman Services is a general handyman service. We handle interior and commercial and residential work.

Triangle Handyman Services is a general handyman service. We handle interior and commercial and residential work.

RHC CONSTRUCTION

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RHC CONSTRUCTION

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Handyman Henshaw

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Handyman Henshaw

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10 years of experience

Handyman Henshaw is a family owned and operated business. Work is performed by the owner, sometimes with the assistance of one of his sons. We sometimes will choose to bring in a specialist as needed on a consultant basis. Payment is due upon a jobs satisfactory completion in cash, check or credit card unless other terms were agreed upon in the job estimate.

Handyman Henshaw is a family owned and operated business. Work is performed by the owner, sometimes with the assistance of one of his sons. We sometimes will choose to bring in a specialist as needed on a consultant basis. Payment is due upon a jobs satisfactory completion in cash, check or credit card unless other terms were agreed upon in the job estimate.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Durham, 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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