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The Granite Factory

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The Granite Factory

4.44(
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Customers say: Super punctual
21 years of experience

Full service custom granite,quartz, and marble counter top fabrication and installation company.

Full service custom granite,quartz, and marble counter top fabrication and installation company.


Bluebird Builders Inc

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Bluebird Builders Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

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.


CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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CHL Masonry & Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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


Affinity Construction Co.

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Affinity Construction Co.

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25 years of experience

Just Me Magazine

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Just Me Magazine

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13 years of experience

Just Me Magazine was founded August 2012, to give small businesses and other an inexpensive way to advertise and be featured.

Just Me Magazine was founded August 2012, to give small businesses and other an inexpensive way to advertise and be featured.


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DETAIL KITCHENS

5.00(
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DETAIL KITCHENS

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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. 6 employees. Uses Subs for Electrical & Plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.

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. 6 employees. Uses Subs for Electrical & Plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.


Russell Restoration Inc.

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Russell Restoration Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated corporation. We strive to ensure customer satifaction and take a great deal of pride in our work. We do not sub-contract any of our work. Our typical billing contract is 20% at time of signing, 30% on start of project, with the remainding 50% due on completion. We often offer very good limited time deals in addition to our "no expiration date" deal of 10% off to seniors and current or former military personelle. We are also open to financing on case by case basis.

We are a family owned and operated corporation. We strive to ensure customer satifaction and take a great deal of pride in our work. We do not sub-contract any of our work. Our typical billing contract is 20% at time of signing, 30% on start of project, with the remainding 50% due on completion. We often offer very good limited time deals in addition to our "no expiration date" deal of 10% off to seniors and current or former military personelle. We are also open to financing on case by case basis.


THE WINDOW GUYS

3.59(
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THE WINDOW GUYS

3.59(
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69 years of experience

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024


Rostzorkvit Co.

4.00(
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Rostzorkvit Co.

4.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025


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Green Park Construction LLC

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Green Park Construction LLC

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23 years of experience

Custom Builder and Remodeler

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Palatine, 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.

The Palatine, IL homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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