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The Time Butler Professional Organizers
New to Angi

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

Get control of your time, space, finances, paper and life. The competent and caring staff at Time Butler Professional Organizers can help you do just that. Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute telephone consult to evaluate your needs.

America's Best, Inc
4.35(
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In business since 1982

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Cost is determined by the job. Payment terms are upon completion. Additional DBA - America's Best Window Cleaning.

Recommended by78%of homeowners
STANFORD APPLIED ENGINEERING
New to Angi

In business since 1965

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Custom engineered electronics and metal fabrication services

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Auto Glass Now San Francisco
New to Angi

In business since 1987

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Auto Glass Now is America’s auto glass repair and windshield replacement expert. With free mobile service and a lifetime warranty offered at every one of our over 80 locations, there is no reason to go anywhere else. We offer the best low price guarantee in the industry, and will beat any price. With over 27 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers, give Auto Glass Now a call today!

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MTZ Modern Carpentry Inc.
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"From start to finish, Enrique was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I've never felt better about investing in my home. Our front porch steps were severely in need of repair. The flagstone was falling off the frame and became a hazard for our family and others visiting our home. We had struggled to find others who could meet our budget or were comfortable taking the job. However, Enrique assured us this was well within his skill and experience and that we would be happy with the results. He could not have been more right! Enrique removed the old flagstone, added additional support for the existing frame, and installed beautiful new steps using Trex decking material. He even included exterior lighting! We are thrilled with our new stairs, and his work gives us great confidence in working again with MTZ Modern Carpentry. Thanks again, Enrique!"
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Custom sculpting Signs and More
New to Angi

I do custom sculpting and 3D signs for small businesses or large businesses I've done many sculptures for Vans shoe stores, Hot topic stores even Las Vegas casinos my artwork is variable according to my client's needs, I can custom make totem poles, smoke shop wooden Indians, driveway entrances you name it anything is possible I do chainsaw art as well as fine sculpting

Andre Rothblatt Architecture
5.00(
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In business since 1993

Andre Rothblatt Architecture is an architectural firm located in the San Francisco Design Center. Formerly a licensed building contractor, Rothblatt has been actively involved in professional practice for more than 20 years. In his current residential work, he responds to clients' needs with distinctive designs that are carefully composed and richly detailed. His work has been published in Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Examiner, Fine Homebuilding, and featured on HGTV. Additional address - 2 Henry Adams St Ste 460, San Francisco, CA 94103-5038.

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HandyAnt Home Repair Remodel and Maintenance
New to Angi

A home is one of the biggest investments most people make in their life. I take pride in my work and make sure everything I do is to the highest standards to help protect your investment and keep a well functioning home for you and your family. \n I have worked many different jobs in the field of residential construction. Electrician, Plumbing, Flooring, Roofing, Rough in Carpentry and Finish Carpentry. So I decided to branch off and work for myself a little over three years ago. I love what I do and I really enjoy leaving work behind that I can be proud of and a satisfied home owner. \n I have a competent team that has worked with me on many jobs over the years. I am willing to take a look at your job no matter how big or how small for a free estimate. If has to do with home repair or remodeling we have the tools and we can do the job.

forgette design + construction
New to Angi

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Forgette Design + Construction is a full service General Contractor, Builder, and Architectual Design Studio. We work in the surrounding greater San Francisco Bay Area. Call for free estimates, consultation, rates, and or for a viewing of our unique portfolio.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in San Rafael, 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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