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The Granite Factory
4.4(
9
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In business since 2004

Warranties offered

Full service custom granite,quartz, and marble counter top fabrication and installation company.

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Stefan Construction Inc
5.0(
12
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

With more than 25 years of remodeling, construction, and management experience in the field of home renovations, Stefan Construction Inc. will meet your home project needs. Your home improvement visions are our project team’s achievement goals. We are remodeling builders for you. Visit our website at www.stefanconstruction.com, or on facebook at www.facebook.com/stefanconstructioninc.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LAURENS RESTORATION
4.1(
16
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Emergency services offered

"The two men that handled our claim no longer work for Laurens. I was really disappointed in the lack of communication from the estimator/project manager and his attitude of "that's just the way it's done" when comparing line items to real-world values. As this was an insurance claim, I was closely monitoring the work performed vs. what was being billed. There were discrepancies in their favor, and I needed to go line-by-line to ensure that monies paid out were being put towards services rendered. In the end, I made their jobs difficult, but I felt the work performed was satisfactory, but not outstanding. The other half of their services required packing out, storage, and return of our furniture and items. The pack-out and storage crew was 5 stars."
Recommended by68%of homeowners
HR Springborn LLC
5.0(
1
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

General Contractor, Remodeling & Carpentry

Recommended by100%of homeowners
D & A Construction Inc
5.0(
1
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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Recommended by100%of homeowners
THE WINDOW GUYS
3.6(
17
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In business since 1956

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."
Recommended by52%of homeowners
T.P.F. Construction Inc
New to Angi

In business since 2008

Free estimates

TPF Construction Inc. is a family owned business. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling. Our company offers a wide variety of services. Customer satification is our priority. We offer free estimates on all our services and all our work is on time,warranted for one year. We are bonded and insured.

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Exterior Home Services
5.0(
5
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Free estimates

"Great company with excellent customer service. A team of two guys, Pete and Ron, came out within a day to clean and inspect the fireplace. Provided 2 quotes to either repair or replace wood burning with a gas log. Planning to make a decision and have them back"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rostzorkvit Co.
4.0(
8
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

"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!"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
LauterWerks, Inc
5.0(
1
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family-owned business.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Lincolnwood, 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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