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Alex Ortega Welding Fabrication Services

580016 North Palm Springs,
4.80(
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Alex Ortega Welding Fabrication Services

580016 North Palm Springs,
4.80(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
359 local quotes requested

Here at Alex Ortega Movil Welding Fabrication Services we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade for metal work including Welding, Fabrication, Wrought Iron etc. Also, we have a separate division of our business that does Solar Panel Cleaning. We are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"They installed some outdoor stairs. Excellent communicators. Kept to a budget and stayed on a fast timeline."

Ahmed A on March 2024

Here at Alex Ortega Movil Welding Fabrication Services we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade for metal work including Welding, Fabrication, Wrought Iron etc. Also, we have a separate division of our business that does Solar Panel Cleaning. We are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"They installed some outdoor stairs. Excellent communicators. Kept to a budget and stayed on a fast timeline."

Ahmed A on March 2024

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Riverside Handyman Services

4.80(
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Riverside Handyman Services

4.80(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1349 local quotes requested

Riverside Handyman Services has over 14+ years of quality experience in all types of home repairs. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today

"Awesome!!!"

Gilbert R on July 2025

Riverside Handyman Services has over 14+ years of quality experience in all types of home repairs. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today

"Awesome!!!"

Gilbert R on July 2025

D & S WINDOW COVERING

6826 SOMERSET BLVD
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D & S WINDOW COVERING

6826 SOMERSET BLVD
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27 years of experience

Free intallation on orders more than $300.00

Free intallation on orders more than $300.00

Big Ben Construction

8940 Holly Place
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Big Ben Construction

8940 Holly Place
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31 years of experience

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

We provide friendly, trustworthy, and exceptional quality remodeling service. THE PROFESSIONALS AT BIG BEN CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE TO LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WISHES, HELP YOU RECOGNIZE YOUR REALISTIC GOALS, AND PRODUCE UNCOMPROMISING RESULTS.... PROUDLY SERVING THE GREATER LOS ANGELES METRO AREA!

Stock Window & Door

1199 E Thompson Blvd
5.00(
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Stock Window & Door

1199 E Thompson Blvd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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DC STRETZ MASONRY

3752 PETALUMA
4.33(
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DC STRETZ MASONRY

3752 PETALUMA
4.33(
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43 years of experience

Masonry

Masonry

FURNISHINGS DIRECT

13701 Harbor Blvd.
5.00(
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FURNISHINGS DIRECT

13701 Harbor Blvd.
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Furnishings Direct is a family owned and operated business that specializes in providing Amish made and American made furniture for the comfort of your home and office. Since 1998, we have been using quality solid wood to build furniture that can be enjoyed for many generations to come. We also offer a large selection of Amish furniture and decor guaranteed at very reasonable prices!

Furnishings Direct is a family owned and operated business that specializes in providing Amish made and American made furniture for the comfort of your home and office. Since 1998, we have been using quality solid wood to build furniture that can be enjoyed for many generations to come. We also offer a large selection of Amish furniture and decor guaranteed at very reasonable prices!

VIP Finish Construction

30590 Susan Dr
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VIP Finish Construction

30590 Susan Dr
2.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

The Kitchen Company

1717 State St
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The Kitchen Company

1717 State St
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A Better Service Awning

9845 Rufus Ave
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A Better Service Awning

9845 Rufus Ave
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24 years of experience

A Better Service Awning is a family owned business dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products,excellent customer service all at the lowest price guaranteed.Call us today for a free in-home estimate.

A Better Service Awning is a family owned business dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products,excellent customer service all at the lowest price guaranteed.Call us today for a free in-home estimate.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Idyllwild, CA

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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