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Mr. Muscle Fence LLC
5.00(
6
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Free estimates

"Super easy and responsive. Will definitely be recommending them again"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Painting & Waterproofing Inc
4.70(
23
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

"I hired Elite Home Paint to repaint my cabinets. Unfortunately my cabinet doors were in very bad shape, as they were partially sanded down and also had paint stripper poorly applied. As I'm a very black and white person, I reached out to Ariel and sent him photos of the doors, and he said he could do the service. When he got at my house with his crew, they saw the doors, and the service was still confirmed to be possible, even though the quality of the doors were bad. They got to it, and when I got home from work that morning (I work nights, so didn’t see the job completed until the next day), I was very disappointed. They didn’t completely sand down the doors or drawers, so all the marks that were on the units showed up on the paint, very poorly. When I contacted Ariel, he blamed the parts on being damaged and that no one would have done the service for the price he did. I explained to him that at no moment, he told me that the condition would have impacted the end product, as I thought he would properly sand and DIDN’T! As I continued to inspect the unit, I found multiple spots with paint drips, parts completely poorly painted, still white (I painted my cabinets black btw). I tried contacting Ariel to try to settle this peacefully and he basically told me the job was done, and BLOCKED my phone number (I know this because when I call it goes directly to voice mail, and when I use a friends phone, he picked up. Sent a msg through Facebook as well and completely ignored. I would leave it alone if it were just the spots of the poor sanding, but all the white spots is completely unacceptable. Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and poor service, definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this company."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Carpenters, Contractors, Renovators and Docks
5.00(
1
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have a wall removed in my townhouse to create a large open space. Joe came with his team. They made sure the wall was load bearing, which it wasn't. It was amazing how quickly the wall was removed. That, however, was just the beginning. Once the wall was removed he brought in electricians to make sure that all the outlets that had been in the wall were moved. Then his team repaired the ceiling so there was no sign that a wall had been there. The floor was was oak. He found a floor guy who was able to match the floor where the wall had been. It turned out that the floor required more work because of a slight difference in height between the floor gap and both sides of the floor, which was repaired so as no one would ever know it had been repaired. It was done within the time frame he promised. It looked great!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Morgan's Horticultural Services Inc
4.65(
81
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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hello. the new guy put insecticide on our butterfly & bee plants! We have been a customer for about 20 yrs. We don't put insecticide on our lawn or plants. Please inform your people. Plus our dog eats weeds! We have referred many clients to you. Plz answer us back. Liz Bonney"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Hilley Construction LLC
4.69(
13
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Certified Building Contractor offering new construction, repair, and remodeling services in the Tampa Bay area. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates.

Recommended by84%of homeowners
Columbus Technical Services
New to Angi

In business since 2020

Arrow Environmental Services
4.38(
102
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In business since 1958

"They are excellent."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
SEA FORCE IX INC
New to Angi

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Although we specialize in Boat construction (Fiberglass and/or Aluminum), we also do smaller jobs from minor cosmetic repairs to complete renovations.

BFJ CONSTRUCTION
3.67(
3
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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Recommended by66%of homeowners
Fusion Cabinets Inc
5.00(
2
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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Complaint free company. We supply American made cabinets for any room in your home, including closets, baths, kitchens, offices and outside kitchens, etc. We accept most major credit cards. Currently we are offering a free stainless steel sink and faucet with kitchen cabinet purchase (minimum 10 cabinets.) when you purchase your countertop through us. Appointments are highly recommended.Free estimates with 3D CAD Designs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Saint Petersburg, FL

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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