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Approved Contractor Inc.

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Approved Contractor Inc.

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Customers say: Super punctual
1049 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

- Excellent Customer Service - Superior Craftsmanship - 15+ years in business - Family owned and operated - Competitive Pricing - Super Service Award Winner - Elite Preferred James Hardie Contractor - Andersen Certified

"Wow the quickest and most professional job ever!!! Sam and essential roofing team went above and beyond for my roofing needs and no hassle ever! Honestly best in the business and super honest with their customers."

Said M on November 2025

- Excellent Customer Service - Superior Craftsmanship - 15+ years in business - Family owned and operated - Competitive Pricing - Super Service Award Winner - Elite Preferred James Hardie Contractor - Andersen Certified

"Wow the quickest and most professional job ever!!! Sam and essential roofing team went above and beyond for my roofing needs and no hassle ever! Honestly best in the business and super honest with their customers."

Said M on November 2025

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Optimal Handyman

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Optimal Handyman

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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752 local quotes requested

From wall repairs touch up, detail painting, wood repairs, refurbishing furniture or just tightening up a simple door knob. Just ask and I'd be more then happy to be of help with anything you need.

"Excellent job; reasonable price..."

Keith R on July 2025

From wall repairs touch up, detail painting, wood repairs, refurbishing furniture or just tightening up a simple door knob. Just ask and I'd be more then happy to be of help with anything you need.

"Excellent job; reasonable price..."

Keith R on July 2025

Mackay Builders Inc.

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Mackay Builders Inc.

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12 years of experience

We are a general contractor team (homes and businesses) that provides excellent customer service and quality finished products.

We are a general contractor team (homes and businesses) that provides excellent customer service and quality finished products.

Alpine Flooring & Carpentry

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Alpine Flooring & Carpentry

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Customers say: Terrific value
40 years of experience

Flooring Contractor Carpet installation

Flooring Contractor Carpet installation

DC STRETZ MASONRY

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DC STRETZ MASONRY

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Masonry

Masonry

BayshoreTech Inc

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BayshoreTech Inc

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35 years of experience

We are a Custom Cabinet and millwork shop in Orange California. We also manufacture custom doors and gates.

We are a Custom Cabinet and millwork shop in Orange California. We also manufacture custom doors and gates.

Dave Rucker Construction

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Dave Rucker Construction

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Free onsite estimate

Very clean, on time and do exactly what we have agreed

Very clean, on time and do exactly what we have agreed

Watermark Plumbing and Drainage

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Watermark Plumbing and Drainage

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We are a family owned and operated plumbing business. Servicing All Orange County. Since we are a family owned business we don't have to pay any C.E.O's so are costs can stay down and we can pass on the savings to all our customers. Free Estimates if you have us do the work. We are local and love what we do. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. We are Licensed Bonded and insured. Call today 714-600-2975 ask for Ryan

We are a family owned and operated plumbing business. Servicing All Orange County. Since we are a family owned business we don't have to pay any C.E.O's so are costs can stay down and we can pass on the savings to all our customers. Free Estimates if you have us do the work. We are local and love what we do. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. We are Licensed Bonded and insured. Call today 714-600-2975 ask for Ryan

Native Son Co Inc

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Native Son Co Inc

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Canz Customs Handyman Service

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Canz Customs Handyman Service

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26 years of experience

Canz Customs has been is business for over 10 years serving the Southern California area with quality consumer needs. The owner of this business is a military veteran and a college graduate ans strives to make the best of consumer needs in these economical times. Free estimates are offered within the Southern California area depending on job offered. We offer Military, Police, Fire Fighter, and Senior Discounts because we appreciate those who serve. This company is completely customer friendy and we care about the customer wants and needs guaranteed. Thank You for your interest in Canz Customs Handyman Service.

Canz Customs has been is business for over 10 years serving the Southern California area with quality consumer needs. The owner of this business is a military veteran and a college graduate ans strives to make the best of consumer needs in these economical times. Free estimates are offered within the Southern California area depending on job offered. We offer Military, Police, Fire Fighter, and Senior Discounts because we appreciate those who serve. This company is completely customer friendy and we care about the customer wants and needs guaranteed. Thank You for your interest in Canz Customs Handyman Service.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in San Clemente, CA

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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