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Limners Interior and Exterior Service's

8469 South Main Street
5.00(
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Limners Interior and Exterior Service's

8469 South Main Street
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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1 years of experience

I'm specializing in painting, staining ,drywall, mud work, power washing, window tinting house and cars, epoxying floors, refinishing hardwood and concrete floors, Sealing concrete. I will even detail your car from top to bottom.

"Great job. Very professional, polite, considerate and accommodating above all"

Gail F on May 2025

I'm specializing in painting, staining ,drywall, mud work, power washing, window tinting house and cars, epoxying floors, refinishing hardwood and concrete floors, Sealing concrete. I will even detail your car from top to bottom.

"Great job. Very professional, polite, considerate and accommodating above all"

Gail F on May 2025

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WPP Building and Design

4.00(
9
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WPP Building and Design

4.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
808 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Great job!"

🔥❤️😅Mamma H on July 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Great job!"

🔥❤️😅Mamma H on July 2025

Shalestone

606 North Perry Street
5.00(
3
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Shalestone

606 North Perry Street
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Marine electrical and electronic repair and installations.

Marine electrical and electronic repair and installations.

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

J&D Windows and Doors General Contracting, LLC.

Draper Avenue
4.97(
32
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J&D Windows and Doors General Contracting, LLC.

Draper Avenue
4.97(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fully insured General Contracting company with free home estimates specializing in Windows and Doors. Our products have a life time warranty with them as well as a variety of different options to accommodate your wants, needs, and budgets! Check out our Facebook, google page, and website listed below for yourself to see that you’re in good hands with J&D! To help with your long and late work hours, we are now offering E-Quotes on all windows, sliding glass doors, and ProVia door products! Go to our website, click on E-Quotes to learn more.

"Ok so I am writing a review everywhere I can for David and crew. Basically havr been using David and J&D for every aspect of the house! Windows, Doors, Facade wall, Kitchen, Siding etc. Have yet to have any bad experience with these guys!! Wonderful, efficient, courteous, professional, and I cannot say this enough… what a crack up! Thank you so much guys for taking care of me and my winderful “new” home. It is an honor and a pleasure working with you!"

Danielle St M on September 2024

Fully insured General Contracting company with free home estimates specializing in Windows and Doors. Our products have a life time warranty with them as well as a variety of different options to accommodate your wants, needs, and budgets! Check out our Facebook, google page, and website listed below for yourself to see that you’re in good hands with J&D! To help with your long and late work hours, we are now offering E-Quotes on all windows, sliding glass doors, and ProVia door products! Go to our website, click on E-Quotes to learn more.

"Ok so I am writing a review everywhere I can for David and crew. Basically havr been using David and J&D for every aspect of the house! Windows, Doors, Facade wall, Kitchen, Siding etc. Have yet to have any bad experience with these guys!! Wonderful, efficient, courteous, professional, and I cannot say this enough… what a crack up! Thank you so much guys for taking care of me and my winderful “new” home. It is an honor and a pleasure working with you!"

Danielle St M on September 2024

BHG LLC

210 East Main Street
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BHG LLC

210 East Main Street
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6 years of experience

Hello I am James Lewis, I specialize in masonry work concrete, sidewalks, driveways, steps. I am also a handy man. Fix things around your home doors, cabinets and others. I am a member of the Local 3 Union for Concrete finishing and also I have been handy since I can walk. I started my business 3 years ago and I am a small company but have the resources to get any job size done. I work with all budgets and also can provide financing.

Hello I am James Lewis, I specialize in masonry work concrete, sidewalks, driveways, steps. I am also a handy man. Fix things around your home doors, cabinets and others. I am a member of the Local 3 Union for Concrete finishing and also I have been handy since I can walk. I started my business 3 years ago and I am a small company but have the resources to get any job size done. I work with all budgets and also can provide financing.

B.R.C Remodel, Construction, & Repair

New York 41
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B.R.C Remodel, Construction, & Repair

New York 41
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Free onsite estimate

We offer high- quality home remodel, construction, & repair. A list of our services include but are not limited to: Home remodel, Flooring, Framing, Roofing, Painting, Decks, Sheds, & Garages, Siding, Clean outs & more! Appliance Installation

We offer high- quality home remodel, construction, & repair. A list of our services include but are not limited to: Home remodel, Flooring, Framing, Roofing, Painting, Decks, Sheds, & Garages, Siding, Clean outs & more! Appliance Installation

R Stedge Contracting

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R Stedge Contracting

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15 years of experience

Experienced General Contractor with knowledge of all home repairs and maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, interior/exterior painting , concrete, pavers, decks, roofing, siding, replacement windows , doors, garage doors, sidewalks, tile, flooring , window treatments, pressure washing . 24/hr and Handy Man services.

Experienced General Contractor with knowledge of all home repairs and maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, interior/exterior painting , concrete, pavers, decks, roofing, siding, replacement windows , doors, garage doors, sidewalks, tile, flooring , window treatments, pressure washing . 24/hr and Handy Man services.

Busch Bros. Bee Removal and Beekeeping

126 Hamilton Dr
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Busch Bros. Bee Removal and Beekeeping

126 Hamilton Dr
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Servicing All of WNY through to Lake Ontario since 2005, we rescue and remove LIVE HONEY BEES from your home, business, building, attic, trees, bushes, and structures. The LIVE HONEY BEES are moved far from your location, where they can flourish and help pollinate local crops and flowers. We repair damage in walls and ceilings caused by the live bee extraction. Yes, we are fully insured. We can help with any pest problem.

Servicing All of WNY through to Lake Ontario since 2005, we rescue and remove LIVE HONEY BEES from your home, business, building, attic, trees, bushes, and structures. The LIVE HONEY BEES are moved far from your location, where they can flourish and help pollinate local crops and flowers. We repair damage in walls and ceilings caused by the live bee extraction. Yes, we are fully insured. We can help with any pest problem.

Sovereign Builders

PO Box 4945
5.00(
3
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Sovereign Builders

PO Box 4945
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience

Locally owned & operated construction company offering residential and light commercial services.

Locally owned & operated construction company offering residential and light commercial services.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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