Frank D'Aleo is the founder & owner of Finishing Touch Contracting. With 20 years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry, we can help you improve your home, inside and out.
"Prompt, courteous and helpful, this was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Frank & his crew at Finishing Touch were great to work with."
Christine M on March 2016
Frank D'Aleo is the founder & owner of Finishing Touch Contracting. With 20 years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry, we can help you improve your home, inside and out.
"Prompt, courteous and helpful, this was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Frank & his crew at Finishing Touch were great to work with."
Christine M on March 2016
ZNO HOME IMPROVEMENT, is your locally owned and operated business with over 15 years experience. We pride ourselves on giving the best customer service along with paying extreme attention to detail. Call us today for an estimate.
"This was our fourth engagement with ZNO Home Improvement and like our three previous situations, we have nothing but the highest praise for their integrity and work quality. The most important thing in working with a contractor is trust, and with ZNO you can feel confident that they will spare no effort to ensure the job is completed to your complete satisfaction. That means quality work, cleanup at each days' end, assurance that we received exactly the vision we wanted and timely completion. This latest job was a complete gut and rebuild of our main bathroom, complete alcove tub, vanity, toilet, tiled floor and alcove and ceiling. The demo, down to the studs, was completed in 2 days. Complete new floor, walls , ceiling, plumbing, painting. Exactly on estimate, and completed a day early. As our finances allow, we will be bringing Claudio, Bryan and crew back again for future projects."
Scott W on June 2025
ZNO HOME IMPROVEMENT, is your locally owned and operated business with over 15 years experience. We pride ourselves on giving the best customer service along with paying extreme attention to detail. Call us today for an estimate.
"This was our fourth engagement with ZNO Home Improvement and like our three previous situations, we have nothing but the highest praise for their integrity and work quality. The most important thing in working with a contractor is trust, and with ZNO you can feel confident that they will spare no effort to ensure the job is completed to your complete satisfaction. That means quality work, cleanup at each days' end, assurance that we received exactly the vision we wanted and timely completion. This latest job was a complete gut and rebuild of our main bathroom, complete alcove tub, vanity, toilet, tiled floor and alcove and ceiling. The demo, down to the studs, was completed in 2 days. Complete new floor, walls , ceiling, plumbing, painting. Exactly on estimate, and completed a day early. As our finances allow, we will be bringing Claudio, Bryan and crew back again for future projects."
Scott W on June 2025
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall installations and repairs. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast professional"
Hector P on April 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall installations and repairs. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fast professional"
Hector P on April 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Latinx owned company hubsand and wife been in business 15 year old serving the CT/NY area for remodeling
Latinx owned company hubsand and wife been in business 15 year old serving the CT/NY area for remodeling
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He did a fantastic job.I am more than satisfied."
Robert R on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He did a fantastic job.I am more than satisfied."
Robert R on April 2025
We are a team of mixed experts who take on custom and unique renovation projects from high gloss paint to Venetian plaster. We paint, build, and refurbish cabinets and furniture , we do interior and exterior painting as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling . We are also licensed for mold assessment/testing and mold removal/ and remediation and are fully insured.
"This is not a paid review. This was my first time working with DKC Design and certainly won't be my last. I had a small entryway that needed to be refreshed and tiled. Marco was extremely meticulous, neat and clean. I couldn't be happier with the final results.. I would highly recommend DKC for your next home project."
April F on March 2025
We are a team of mixed experts who take on custom and unique renovation projects from high gloss paint to Venetian plaster. We paint, build, and refurbish cabinets and furniture , we do interior and exterior painting as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling . We are also licensed for mold assessment/testing and mold removal/ and remediation and are fully insured.
"This is not a paid review. This was my first time working with DKC Design and certainly won't be my last. I had a small entryway that needed to be refreshed and tiled. Marco was extremely meticulous, neat and clean. I couldn't be happier with the final results.. I would highly recommend DKC for your next home project."
April F on March 2025
As a handyman, Oscar will offer a wide range of home repair services. The services are generally fairly minor tasks, if the problem becomes major a contractor is best suited to solve the difficulty. Handy Man Oscar will offer the value-added feature to pre-screen a contractor when Oscar is unable to perform the repair. This will develop a trust bond with the customer so that when a more minor issue comes up the customer is more likely to call Oscar due to his honesty displayed earlier. Oscar offers fix-it services for: fences, decks/patios, painting, weather proofing, floors, dry wall.
As a handyman, Oscar will offer a wide range of home repair services. The services are generally fairly minor tasks, if the problem becomes major a contractor is best suited to solve the difficulty. Handy Man Oscar will offer the value-added feature to pre-screen a contractor when Oscar is unable to perform the repair. This will develop a trust bond with the customer so that when a more minor issue comes up the customer is more likely to call Oscar due to his honesty displayed earlier. Oscar offers fix-it services for: fences, decks/patios, painting, weather proofing, floors, dry wall.
We are also experienced in commercial buildings. We have over 20 employees that are trained to work in a safe and clean environment.
We are also experienced in commercial buildings. We have over 20 employees that are trained to work in a safe and clean environment.
Professional installation in an average-sized room (approximately 150 square feet) typically requires one to two full workdays. Larger spaces or projects involving texture removal may extend to three or four days. Additional time may be needed for painting or staining if not included in the initial installation. Weather conditions can affect drying times for adhesives and finishes, potentially extending the overall project timeline.
Beadboard features narrow vertical planks with rounded ridges ("beads") running between grooves, creating a traditional, detailed appearance. Shiplap consists of wider horizontal boards with overlapping edges that create distinctive shadow lines between panels. Beadboard offers a more formal, classic aesthetic often associated with cottage or Victorian styles, while shiplap provides a more contemporary or rustic look popular in farmhouse and coastal designs.
Beadboard can work well in humid environments when appropriate materials are selected. Vinyl or PVC beadboard offers superior moisture resistance for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other high-humidity spaces. Traditional wood beadboard requires thorough sealing with moisture-resistant paint or clear finishes to prevent warping or mold growth. MDF beadboard generally performs poorly in damp locations and should be avoided in these applications.
Beadboard can be installed directly over popcorn ceilings provided the existing texture is firmly attached and the ceiling structure is sound. However, testing for asbestos is essential for popcorn ceilings installed before the 1980s. Professional texture removal costs $1.30 to $2.50 per square foot, while asbestos remediation runs significantly higher at $3 to $7 per square foot. Direct installation over popcorn texture may affect the final appearance and requires careful planning for fixture integration.
Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum or a microfiber duster to prevent dirt accumulation in grooves. For deeper cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with a mild cleaning solution appropriate for your beadboard material. Avoid excessive moisture, particularly with wood or MDF installations. Painted beadboard may require occasional touch-ups or repainting every 5-7 years, while stained wood might need resealing periodically to maintain its protective finish.