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Gunner Insulation Company LLC
4.8(
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Work done timely and cleaned up as promised"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Virnala's Home Repair Service Inc.
New to Angi

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our company provides professional home repair service since 1997 and pride ourselves in our above and beyond attitude. Call us!

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Screen Medic
4.9(
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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"They were wonderful. Chad was very thorough, professional and a man of his word." It looks great and we are thrilled."
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Professional Touch Interiors LLC
5.0(
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In business since 1998

Residential only, I am a smaller owner operator and do most jobs myself but have some part time help when required.\nI am very detailed and focused on customer satisfaction! \nHigh quality at a reasonable price is my goal.\n16 years in business by referral based clientele.

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Home Techniques, Inc.
New to Angi

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our company is staffed by an electrical engineer, two experienced IT professionals and experienced carpenters, cabinet makers and computer geeks. We use subcontractors on rare occasions when specific licensing is required, such as plumbing and commercial electrical.

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SkyeMax Services
New to Angi

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

An extra set of hands that can get all of our projects completed in an efficient and professional manner.

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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS
5.0(
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In business since 2005

3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

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Jacko Engineering Services
New to Angi

Handy service

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Kendall Woodworks Inc
5.0(
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In business since 1991

Free estimates

"We hired Joel and his exceptional team to design the remodel of our kitchen and build our cabinets. They were very collaborative and patient with us as we continued to revise the plan until we found the design that worked best for us. We went from an enclosed 1990’s kitchen to an open concept with double islands. The cabinets well exceeded our expectations. They are stunning! Their attention to detail i in cabinet-making is first-class. The cabinet doors, drawer fronts and, trim are perfect. The custom-drawer inserts are spacious, clever and functioning. The whole team went above and beyond for us as we did our own contracting. They gave us lots of good advice and coaching along the way. We highly recommend them if you are looking for custom cabinets that are unique, functional and a work of arts"
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HomeWorks Handyman Services LLC
New to Angi

In business since 1995

Free estimates

We are a South Minneapolis Handyman and small remodeling business. I have been doing remodeling work since 1995. Really enjoy custom built in projects and creative bath and kitchen projects.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Minneapolis, MN

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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