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The Granite Factory
4.44(
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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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Marshfield Home Improvements Inc.
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In business since 2006

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We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements.\nLet's discuss how we can help you on your next project.

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Stavaru Window Renovations
5.00(
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In business since 2011

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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.

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Middleton's Lock and Key LLC
New to Angi

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Emergency services offered

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Mobile Licensed Locksmith 191-000889 Automotive and Residential locksmith. Screen door and sliding door repairs, Door replacement. Lock serviced and installed. Door jamb reinforcements

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L&S maintenance
New to Angi

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

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Dmitry Handyman
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In business since 2021

"Excellent professional work and person"
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HR Springborn LLC
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In business since 2011

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General Contractor, Remodeling & Carpentry

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D & A Construction Inc
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In business since 1997

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DETAIL KITCHENS
5.00(
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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Detail Kitchens provides design and installation expertise that stems from our 44 years of experience. Whether you're remodeling your kitchen or building a new home, we will work together to transform your dreams into a kitchen that's not only beautiful but completely functional, efficient, and appropriate for your lifestyle. \n6 employees. Uses Subs for Electrical & Plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.

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IWD Development Corp
New to Angi

In business since 1997

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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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