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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

Ibarra's Floor Sanding
4.9(
18
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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"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jan Door
4.7(
51
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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."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Fibonacci Demo & Restorations
New to Angi

Emergency services offered

Demo\nSiding repair\nDry wall\nInquire for special service offers.

Lowe's
4.7(
19
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In business since 1946

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

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Liebenow Construction LLC
1.0(
1
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In business since 2005

Free estimates

"I had a virtual phone appointment with Ben Liebenow on July 14, 2022. He never called. Their dispatcher sent me an email indicating he got busy and would call the following day. He didn't call that day either. A week later, I requested a quote through Roof Maxx website and unfortunately his firm was selected to quote. He called me, left a VM, never acknowledged he stood me up July 14th, but wanted to talk. I called back the following day, he was busy and said he'd call me within an hour. Didn't call back until 6 hours later, left a VM, still not acknowledging he screwed up, again, by not keeping his word and calling within an hour, but left a message to call him back. A professional keeps appointments and keeps his word. I'd still like a quote but am not going to go through this VM tag business with him again. I set aside a time July 14th for him and he not only blew it, but didn't have the professionalism to own his part."
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800NEWLOOK
4.7(
10
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was amazing, they are on time, everything was planed and I'm impressed."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Fireside Hearth and Home
4.0(
5
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"Be very cautious about using Fireside Hearth and Home. They are polite, though frustratingly inept, carry an inferior product, and offer very poor customer support. I purchased a Heat&Glow Supreme Oak gas log set from Fireside in December 2012 for about $900. It came with a "lifetime" warranty. In November 2017 I began the warranty claim process for several of the logs that had cracked and crumbled. The process included photographs, multiple calls, emails, trips to their store, and a lot of waiting for all of the parts, which included 2 metal screens that had burned up. I had no use of the fireplace for the entire winter season. Finally the logs were delivered, but not the screens. After more calls and trips to their store, I received a package with only one screen, which I left with Fireside so they could order the second screen. Now, almost a year after I began the warranty process, Fireside states that I have already received the screens. I asked them to check their storeroom hoping they would at least find the screen I left with them, but their response was along the lines of "looking for a needle in a haystack.” Bottom line: Fireside continually pointed to Heat & Glow, the supplier, as the culprit for slow response and lack of warranty follow through. Either entity could have gained my satisfaction and respect by expeditiously honoring the warranty and standing behind their product. Good will is expensive to buy and hard to earn. Instead, Fireside Hearth and Home and Heat&Glow have bought a lot of bad will on the cheap over a set of screens with a retail value of about $36."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Keystone Home Improvements Inc
5.0(
1
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In business since 2004

Home modifications and improvements. CKD certified kitchen designer, help people select products and services appropriate for universal design and aging in place. Kitchens, baths family rooms, entertainment centers, rec rooms, electric stair lifts, roll in shower stalls.\n-\nDesign services start at $ 65.00

Recommended by100%of homeowners
C&C Finish Carpentry & Painting
New to Angi

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Woodworking & Painting. Over 20 years experience.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Rochester, 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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