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davis construction

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2 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
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United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

A&M Kitchen and Bath LLC

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A&M Kitchen and Bath LLC

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We are a kitchen and bath design and remodeling company. Specializing in cabinetry, granite countertops, and stone/tilework. With 10+ years in the industry, we know what it takes to have an idea and bring it to life.

We are a kitchen and bath design and remodeling company. Specializing in cabinetry, granite countertops, and stone/tilework. With 10+ years in the industry, we know what it takes to have an idea and bring it to life.

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Lakewood Handyman

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Lakewood Handyman

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My name is Brandon Wood, I have been in the carpentry business for 4 years! At the beginning of 2023 I opened my own business, Lakewood Handyman. I can do all jobs big and small! I am a licensed heat pump installer, and I specialize in all things flooring. I do however provide all handyman services big and small such as; Remodels, demo, drywall, ceilings, roofing, deck building, tiling, painting, plumbing, landscaping, waste removal, you name it! If I am unable, I will be honest!

My name is Brandon Wood, I have been in the carpentry business for 4 years! At the beginning of 2023 I opened my own business, Lakewood Handyman. I can do all jobs big and small! I am a licensed heat pump installer, and I specialize in all things flooring. I do however provide all handyman services big and small such as; Remodels, demo, drywall, ceilings, roofing, deck building, tiling, painting, plumbing, landscaping, waste removal, you name it! If I am unable, I will be honest!

PLASTIC SUPPLY INC., OF MAINE

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PLASTIC SUPPLY INC., OF MAINE

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50 years of experience

We are a Maine Owned Small Business.

We are a Maine Owned Small Business.

The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC

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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We provide a variety of quality services throughout the state of Maine. Services include sheetrock installation and repairs, tiling, flooring, interior painting, door installation and repairs, sink repairs, lawn care and mowing, tree removal, snow removal. and more.

We provide a variety of quality services throughout the state of Maine. Services include sheetrock installation and repairs, tiling, flooring, interior painting, door installation and repairs, sink repairs, lawn care and mowing, tree removal, snow removal. and more.

Kevin THE Handyman

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Kevin THE Handyman

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Preservation Woodworking

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Preservation Woodworking

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17 years of experience

Preservation Woodworking (PW) is a residential and commercial finish carpentry business, dedicated to quality workmanship and ongoing relationships with our clients. The team at (PW) brings years of woodworking, carpentry and remodeling experience to customers throughout central and southern Maine. Ryan Rhoades (Owner/Principal) is a carpenter, furniture maker and artist, who enjoys working with home owners and entrepreneurs to get just the "right look" for their building remodel, built-in furniture piece, or custom exterior detail. We have a fully equipped fine woodworking shop in Auburn as well as on site fabrication and installation capabilities.

Preservation Woodworking (PW) is a residential and commercial finish carpentry business, dedicated to quality workmanship and ongoing relationships with our clients. The team at (PW) brings years of woodworking, carpentry and remodeling experience to customers throughout central and southern Maine. Ryan Rhoades (Owner/Principal) is a carpenter, furniture maker and artist, who enjoys working with home owners and entrepreneurs to get just the "right look" for their building remodel, built-in furniture piece, or custom exterior detail. We have a fully equipped fine woodworking shop in Auburn as well as on site fabrication and installation capabilities.

Smith & Gibbs Builders

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Smith & Gibbs Builders

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Smith & Gibbs Builders is co-owned between Tyler Gibbs and Dana Smith. We offer free estimates and Pay Pal options are available.

Smith & Gibbs Builders is co-owned between Tyler Gibbs and Dana Smith. We offer free estimates and Pay Pal options are available.

Varle Home Works

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Varle Home Works

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19 years of experience

One employee owner operated

One employee owner operated

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Portland, ME

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 Portland, ME homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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