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Cherry Homes Inc
5.00(
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In business since 1998

"Great!! Jeff and his team are fantastic!! Professional, knowledgeable and polite!"
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Creative Home Remodeling & Restoration
New to Angi

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I'm a carpenter by trade. Residential and Commercial.\nAny Handyman service A-Z !\nCall me for Quote, fair and reasonable

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Ibarra's Floor Sanding
4.89(
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In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Price was great, they look awesome, and they were great to go business with. This is the 3rd time I have hired this company and highly recommend them"
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Bow Heating and Air Conditioning Co
4.67(
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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The first place we called charged $370 and spent 15 minutes replacing a part he thought was the fix. It wasn't. He spent more time trying to sell us a new furnace. We called Bow Heating, and Bill came out and spent a good deal of time troubleshooting the issue. He figured it out, and went above and beyond repairing it. And charged less than the first guy who didn't fix it. Great job."
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TipTop Heating & Air co.
5.00(
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In business since 2015

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"Erik communicated well with us the process, steps, and timeline. They were on time and efficient as they worked."
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L & M General Repair LLC
5.00(
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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Over 30 years experience

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Kind Construction
2.00(
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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

All work is warranted.

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Jan Door
4.71(
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In business since 1955

"Just fine. My opener has to be at least 20 years old so I was expecting to pay for a new one but he said it’s just normal wear and tear and it works just great."
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FRENCHY'S SKIRTING INC
5.00(
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In business since 1972

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Frenchy'’s skirting was established in 1972 as a skirting installation company. In the mid 1980'’s we acquired the machinery to manufacture our own aluminum skirting. \n\nFrom there Frenchy’'s Skirting became a major manufacturer and distributor of aluminum skirting. Frenchy’'s Skirting is the largest aluminum skirting manufacturer in the United States. Frenchy's installs skirting in any residential and commercial environment with the highest quality materials and workmanship.\n\nIn early 1990’'s we saw a need to manufacture and supply mobile home tie downs. We now have our own brand of tie downs, Frenchy'’s Chain Tie Down.

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Lowe's
4.74(
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In business since 1946

Store no - 1814. Cost is determined by the job.

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Ortonville, MI

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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