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Best Haul Express LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2022

Carolina Home Repairs
New to Angi

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Since forming in 2001, Carolina Home Repairs has been serving the people of the Triangle and surrounding areas with quality construction, timely completion, and competitive pricing that's second to none! Providing over 20 years experience, it is our mission to keep our community looking it's best, while turning the repair woes of home owners into a thing of the past. We are the first name in residential repairs and there is no job too tough to handle, big or small. If you or someone you know needs maintence on a home, our estimates are always free. Did you talk to another company, but want the comfort of knowing you are getting the highest quality repair possible? Bring us a competitors price quote and we will BEAT it, everytime, GUARANTEED! So If you want your house looking nice, but too scared to pay the price remember, at Carolina Home Repairs, "One call does it all!"

Elite Paint And Drywall LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

For the convenience of our clients we now accept all major credit cars.

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Handyman Henshaw
New to Angi

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Handyman Henshaw is a family owned and operated business. Work is performed by the owner, sometimes with the assistance of one of his sons. We sometimes will choose to bring in a specialist as needed on a consultant basis. Payment is due upon a jobs satisfactory completion in cash, check or credit card unless other terms were agreed upon in the job estimate.

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Carolina Glass & Mirror
5.00(
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\n We are a locally owned and operated company serving NC since 1994. Our showroom has captured national attention and has been written up in several trade magazines. The owners are native to NC, one from Dunn and the other from Raleigh. We stand behind our workmanship and quality of service we provide our clients. \nFrom Design to Installation…. From Traditional to Contemporary…. For the Corporate CEO to the first-time home owner….. We can assist with your project, no matter how simple or complex.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Hyatt Contracting Services
4.90(
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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, beautiful craftsmanship."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Martin's Construction Services
New to Angi

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I am a sole proprietor that has been in business for 7 years. I have over 25 years of experience in the building industry both residential and commmercial environments. I have built my business by word of mouth and quality projects. I specialize in the homeowners needs and requiorements. From the simple handyman repairs to building an entertainment center. I can repair the exterior of your home or do what ever interior home improvement you may want or need. Customer satisfaction is my utimate goal because that is how I grow my customer base and business. I use very few subcontractors and those that I do use have been with me for over 5 years.

Jesco Sub Contracting
4.88(
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"Jimmy Smith does the best work of anyone in the triangle. With that being said .he often takes time to respond to your needs. His crew is fabulous and their work IMHO, IS METICULOUS !"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Francisco Framers
5.00(
3
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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Additional Email Address: franciscoframers2@gmail.com

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Raleigh, NC

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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