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Integrity Custom Carpentry and Remodeling
New to Angi

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Finish Carpentry and Custom Woodworking, we have 5 finish carpenters, we seldom use subcontractors, Suffolk County Home Improvement license #46665-h, Fully insured with 2,000,000 General Liability policy and Workers Compensation insurance, we offer free estimates, Discounts offered for Angies list customers.\nWe are clean cut, reliable, honest finish carpenters who can be trusted to take your vision for your home and make it a reality, or we can design it for you. \nAll work is fully gauranteed!

Humberto Piloto Construction Inc
5.00(
19
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In business since 2000

Free estimates

"My overall experience with Humberto was nothing short of fantastic! We had an emergency when a large tree branch fell and put a large hole in our roof. He was here within hours to tarp and plank the hole, and put on a new, beautiful roof the very next day (including new gutters and some siding repairs). The cost was lower than most estimates I got and the work exceeded all expectations. Very highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Window King
4.81(
367
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In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Arranged sales call with Lisa. Mike came and measured then quoted me a very attractive price for ten windows and a sliding glass door. Wilson came and verified the measurements of the windows and sliding glass door. Wilson and another gentleman installed everything in a day and a half. The entire project from start to finish went very smoothly."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Preferred Choice Cleaning Services
5.00(
290
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In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Very pleased with this company. Professional, timely. Our home, porch, shed, and stairwell are sparkling. The two workers were polite and efficient and when I questioned why my office window looked like the soap was not rinsed he advised that they rinsed it twice (2nd story) and offered to clean it again. It is now perfect. This is a difficult window for us to access."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
A&M PAINTING
New to Angi

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Home improvement

CUSTOM DOOR & MIRROR
2.50(
2
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In business since 1990

Free estimates

We are a Long Island based custom closet door & custom closet interior manufacturer. All our products are installed by our own factory trained personal, no sub contractors involved. We offer monthly specials, quantity discounts, in home estimates & accept all major credit cards.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Bond Construction
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bond Construction is a complete, full service, interior contractor specializing in remodeling and new construction of fine residential and commercial projects in New York City.

Personal Touch Contracting
New to Angi

In business since 1984

all phases of home improvements ,kitchen and bath renovations, garage and basement conversions

Contractor Sandoval Carpentry & Painting
New to Angi

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our business is ran by the boss Atilano Sandoval, who is the person in charged of leading the job. Whom ever is working on any of our jobs responds to Atilano. We are perfectionist, all work done by us is completely professional and as neat as possible. You can make payments by check or cash. We do payment plans while we are getting the job done. Once the job is completely done, all payment should be made.

GJW Construction, LLC.
5.00(
1
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

★HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST★Reliable Licensed contractor with 20 years experience. Specializing in home improvements and repairs.\nQuality Work and Fair prices : Including: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, plumbing and electrical repairs, sheet rock and taping, paint, tile, flooring, all phases of carpentry, handyman work, property management, and more.\nAll work completed in a neat and orderly fashion.\n\nIf you are interested in speaking with us about\nyour next Project Contact us today\nGJW CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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

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