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JR Painting & Remodeling

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JR Painting & Remodeling

4.80(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

JR Painting & Remodeling is a LOCALLY OWNED family business. With over 12 years of residential and commercial experience we offer superior quality with reasonable prices. Our dedicated professionals are trained to be on time, safe, and excellent in everything they do. Give us a call today. We would love to earn your business!

"It went very well, he was able to do more than I expected and I was very pleased."

Carolyn B on June 2020

JR Painting & Remodeling is a LOCALLY OWNED family business. With over 12 years of residential and commercial experience we offer superior quality with reasonable prices. Our dedicated professionals are trained to be on time, safe, and excellent in everything they do. Give us a call today. We would love to earn your business!

"It went very well, he was able to do more than I expected and I was very pleased."

Carolyn B on June 2020

The Granite Factory

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The Granite Factory

4.44(
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Customers say: Super punctual
22 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.

Affinity Construction Co.

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Affinity Construction Co.

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26 years of experience
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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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18 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

Ozark Group

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Ozark Group

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36 years of experience

Ozark Group is a 4 man service company located in Elgin Illinois serving the residential, retail, & construction industries. We focus on interior and exterior painting & remodeling. We also provide labor for custom installations & handyman services. We install fencing, kitchen cabinetry, office furniture, signage, light fixtures, and custom displays.

Ozark Group is a 4 man service company located in Elgin Illinois serving the residential, retail, & construction industries. We focus on interior and exterior painting & remodeling. We also provide labor for custom installations & handyman services. We install fencing, kitchen cabinetry, office furniture, signage, light fixtures, and custom displays.

THE WINDOW GUYS

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THE WINDOW GUYS

3.59(
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70 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

Rostzorkvit Co.

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Rostzorkvit Co.

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Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience

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

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

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

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

Chicago Glass and Mirror

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Chicago Glass and Mirror

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are your one stop shop to all of your glass needs. We specialize in all interior glass applications. Everything from Shower Doors/Mirrors to custom glass backslashes. We are a family-owned and operated company of about 20 employees and have been in the industry for over 25 years. DBA BathWorks Design

We are your one stop shop to all of your glass needs. We specialize in all interior glass applications. Everything from Shower Doors/Mirrors to custom glass backslashes. We are a family-owned and operated company of about 20 employees and have been in the industry for over 25 years. DBA BathWorks Design

Lanco Building Enterprises

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Lanco Building Enterprises

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35 years of experience

LBE is a full service residential and light commercial contrating firm, with three generations of experience. Our goal is to provide the best value in materials and craftmanship and our customer satisfaction is our main goal, we want your pride in our work to reflect to others. Our list of previous and ongoing clientel will validate that.

LBE is a full service residential and light commercial contrating firm, with three generations of experience. Our goal is to provide the best value in materials and craftmanship and our customer satisfaction is our main goal, we want your pride in our work to reflect to others. Our list of previous and ongoing clientel will validate that.

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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 Evanston, 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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