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UWC Inc
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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Stavaru Window Renovations
5.00(
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Stavaru Window Renovation Specialists is a carpentry company that specializes in wood window restoration as an alternative to window replacement. The company offers evaluation and restoration of residential and small commercial building wood windows.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bluebird Builders Inc
5.00(
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We’ve been in the construction industry for over 15 years, specializing in residential construction. All our experienced staff are certified and have been with us for at least 3 years. We only use the best materials available, and we hold ongoing training and safety seminars to ensure the procedures we use are up to date in style and technique. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. No project is finished until our customer is completely satisfied. Most important, we work hard to finish each project on time and under budget.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
CHL Masonry & Remodeling
5.00(
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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affinity Construction Co.
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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Dmitry Handyman
5.00(
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In business since 2021

"Excellent professional work and person"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
HR Springborn LLC
5.00(
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

General Contractor, Remodeling & Carpentry

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D & A Construction Inc
5.00(
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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ozark Group
New to Angi

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ozark Group is a 4 man service company located in Elgin Illinois serving the residential, retail, & construction industries. We focus on interior and exterior painting & remodeling. We also provide labor for custom installations & handyman services. We install fencing, kitchen cabinetry, office furniture, signage, light fixtures, and custom displays.

IWD Development Corp
New to Angi

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Residential and commercial construction and remodeling, porch and deck builder.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Naperville, 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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