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R S TRUMP DESIGNS, LLC

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R S TRUMP DESIGNS, LLC

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20 years of experience

We are a residential remodeling company that specializes in creating unique interiors with custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, tile and hardwood flooring. We offer very personalized service to our customers handling ALL aspects of a project from design to finish. We complete one job at a time ensuring our commitment to providing a quality product. Let us completely handle your project for you!

We are a residential remodeling company that specializes in creating unique interiors with custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, tile and hardwood flooring. We offer very personalized service to our customers handling ALL aspects of a project from design to finish. We complete one job at a time ensuring our commitment to providing a quality product. Let us completely handle your project for you!

Simpson Construction LLC

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Simpson Construction LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience

Family-owned and operated with more than 20 years of experience; we're big enough to get the job done, but small enough to still care. We'll make your project as affordable as possible while maintaining the highest standards in quality, always providing free estimates.

Family-owned and operated with more than 20 years of experience; we're big enough to get the job done, but small enough to still care. We'll make your project as affordable as possible while maintaining the highest standards in quality, always providing free estimates.

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Thatcher Painting

4.73(
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Thatcher Painting

4.73(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi! My name is Tony. I started Thatcher Painting years ago to make an honest living doing something I love. From the beginning, my goal was to give the very best service and make it affordable to home owners and real estate investors. With a lot of hard work, determination and years of experience, that is exactly what I've been able to do. Thatcher Painting is a small family owned and run company with a small staff of highly skilled painting, staining and drywall repair experts. All of our painters have 15 plus years of custom residential painting experience. We are fast, neat and always professional. We have all the right tools, knowledge and experience to give you the very best paint job for your money period! I do all the bids and price quotes personally and I am on EVERY job doing much of the work myself. I don't sub-contract work to lesser qualified painters. I'm very affordable compared to other professional painters. I'm easy to work with and glad to answer all your questions. Contact me and let me show you just how affordable a custom painter can be!

Hi! My name is Tony. I started Thatcher Painting years ago to make an honest living doing something I love. From the beginning, my goal was to give the very best service and make it affordable to home owners and real estate investors. With a lot of hard work, determination and years of experience, that is exactly what I've been able to do. Thatcher Painting is a small family owned and run company with a small staff of highly skilled painting, staining and drywall repair experts. All of our painters have 15 plus years of custom residential painting experience. We are fast, neat and always professional. We have all the right tools, knowledge and experience to give you the very best paint job for your money period! I do all the bids and price quotes personally and I am on EVERY job doing much of the work myself. I don't sub-contract work to lesser qualified painters. I'm very affordable compared to other professional painters. I'm easy to work with and glad to answer all your questions. Contact me and let me show you just how affordable a custom painter can be!

Citadel Exteriors LLC

4.50(
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Citadel Exteriors LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
12 years of experience

Your home is your castle; and when it's time to remodel or restore it - we'll treat it like one.

Your home is your castle; and when it's time to remodel or restore it - we'll treat it like one.

LARRY HENDREN'S HOME IMPROVEMENT

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LARRY HENDREN'S HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. USES SUBS FOR ROOFING. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY.

OWNER-OPERATED. USES SUBS FOR ROOFING. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY.

STRAIGHT CUTS PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE

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STRAIGHT CUTS PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

SUNDANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT

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SUNDANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

3 EMPLOYEES. OCCASIONALLY USES SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE CHARGES APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

3 EMPLOYEES. OCCASIONALLY USES SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE CHARGES APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

PAGE THE HANDYMAN

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PAGE THE HANDYMAN

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Customers say: Quality work

Sparkling Tiffany's Home Cleaning Service

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Sparkling Tiffany's Home Cleaning Service

1.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
15 years of experience

We are a female owned business, with over 13 years cleaning and business experience. We offer fair competitive rates, personal cleaning. We give specials for seniors, and new moms. And are featured on Coupons4indy.com for monthly cleaning specials.

We are a female owned business, with over 13 years cleaning and business experience. We offer fair competitive rates, personal cleaning. We give specials for seniors, and new moms. And are featured on Coupons4indy.com for monthly cleaning specials.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Indianapolis, IN

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.

The Indianapolis, IN homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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