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The Woodway
4.4(
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In business since 1978

Additional phone - (907) 452-5332. Additional DBA - The Woodway Inc.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.8(
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
Grille Technologies LLC
New to Angi

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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Surface Link
3.9(
14
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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took a lot of phone tag to finally get the technician to our house, but once here he was efficient and professional and did an amazing job. The chip was in the edge of a white quartz countertop, very difficult to match perfectly, and the repair is absolutely invisible. Not the lowest bid, but worth the price."
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Ayukuk Builders, LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are an Alaska Native owned and operated construction company. We specialize in all phases of drywall construction, interior and exeterior painting and tile installation. We are licensed by the state of Alaska, bonded and fully insured. Ayukuk Builders is a local company and we will always stand by our work.

priority construction & roofing
New to Angi

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

we have discounts for inside remodeling in the winter months.

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FM2 Inc.
New to Angi

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a full-service, facility maintenance company. We provide many integrated services, but providing building owners with a single option for facility and parking lot maintenance is our forte. We offer our clients a higher degree of facilities maintenance.\n\nWe give free estimates, and no job is too big or too small.

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Fisher Precious Metals
5.0(
14
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In business since 1995

Free estimates

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palmieri Interior-Exterior Remodeling
5.0(
1
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Remodeling of the Interior and Exterior of Homes

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alaska North Star Builders
New to Angi

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Quality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience, All phases of Construction including Design and Drafting using AutoDesk AutoCAD.\nQuality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Fairbanks, AK

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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